LOW PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN DISCUSSION OF DRAFT “SPATIAL PLAN FOR KOSOVO 2005 – 2015+,” says ISP

Representatives of the Institute for Spatial Planning (ISP) discussed the draft document “Spatial Plan for Kosovo 2005 – 2015+” with civil society, at a roundtable meeting organized by ATRC on July 4. 
 
Through a visual presentation, Luan Nushi, Deputy Director of ISP informed participants about the spatial development strategy for Kosovo, emphasizing that it was “based on several pieces of research.”

Participants expressed their concern about the protection of natural resources

“The Spatial Plan is a document that should promote the common interests of Kosovo residents, accelerate economic development, improve the quality of life and simultaneously protect natural resources and cultural heritage,” Nushi stated.
His presentation focused on the settlement pattern of this draft spatial plan.

Participants expressed their concern about the protection of natural resources, saying they should be institutionally protected while being rationally used.

ISP complained about low levels of public participation in discussing the draft spatial plan, entitled “Kosovo our Home.”

This was the second such public discussion organized by ATRC. The previous discussion was held on May 23, led by Ilir Gjinolli, Director of ISP.

The public can participate in suggesting revisions during the next two months prior to the document being handed over to the government.

Citizens can send their comments or suggestions to: komentet.planihapesinor@yahoo.com or komentet.planihapesinor@ks-gov.net