Urbani izziv Volume 16, No. 2, December 2005
: 118–124
(Presentations)
doi: 10.5379/urbani-izziv-en-2005-16-02-017
Author
Naja MAROT
Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia, Ljubljana, Slovenia
naja.marot@uirs.si
Title
Designs for degraded Trbovlje
Abstract
As an introduction, two degraded urban areas are presented. The first, planning unit seven, is situated in the southeastern part of Trbovlje town. The other, called Speke, lies to the south of Liverpool. The basis for the concept and context of urban renewal model are given by comparison between the newest Slovene and British spatial planning legislation, analyses of the Design management plan Nasipi and Supplementary Planning Document Edge Lane West, and review of different approaches to local communities’ involvement. Based on all the thus far collected data, a questionnaire about quality of living, knowledge of planning system and area perception was produced. Initially, it was used in a pilot residential area Žabjek, and afterwards, a shortened version was carried out in units lying in other parts of the town. Other stakeholders also expressed their ideas about how to develop planning unit seven. Speke Garston as another example of successful urban renewal is given. In conclusion guidelines for method and context development of urban renewal are given for planning unit seven, with emphasis on the Žabjek estate.
Key Words
degraded urban areas, Liverpool, local plan, Trbovlje, public participation, law on spatial planning, urban renewal