Date of Award

Summer 8-2011

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Architecture (MArch)

Department

Architecture and Spatial Planning

First Advisor

Binak Beqaj

Language

English

Abstract

Prizren, what was, what it is now and what is going to be? The city with rich values of cultural and historical heritage, civilization and various religions and ethnicities used to be an important center of culture, trade and diplomacy, during the history, since the antiquity, which was known also as a “City Museum”. Nowadays, unfortunately there are no efforts for preserving and promoting these rich values, and with this trend in which is going, it cannot be seen the bright future for it. Prizren historic center is the best example of urban heritage in Kosovo, which has valuable traces of historic and cultural heritage, representing a major asset for social and economic development for current and future generations, and is waiting for a long time to be recognized for its positive values such as cultural, historical, tourist and environmental potential. However, the preservation of this asset is threatened by the intensity and speed of changes coming along with a society in transition. In addition, Prizren is being faced also with the particular problems as regards, housing, transportation, infrastructure, education, health, economy and social issues. The aim of this study is to present my vision for city of Prizren, to create a sustainable city in physical, social, economic and spatial aspect, to create a city where people can live and work, while protecting and respecting cultural, historic and natural heritage of the city. Promotion of cultural and historic tourism of the city; promotion of standard of low energy houses and passive houses, as well as using the renewable energy based on natural resources of the region can be the first step in this direction. And above all, the promotion of integrated urban regeneration of the historic city of Prizren as a key for achievement of physical, social, economic and environmental sustainability.

DOI

10.33107/ubt-etd.2011.960

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