The chapter presents and discusses the process and results of collaboration between an academic i... more The chapter presents and discusses the process and results of collaboration between an academic institution and local government in students' masters' theses and integrated urban development projects for urban-rural continuum of the territory of the City of Pančevo, Serbia. The chapter has four main parts: 1) a brief overview of the theoretical framework for multilevel governance; 2) the background, focusing on the national policy; 3) applied educational model; and 4) 11 students' projects dealing with the urban-rural continuum. Recommendations are made for continuing application of and research into potential teaching methods that promote meaningful interaction and practical and problem-oriented instruction that contribute to an understanding of contemporary problems of balanced urban-rural development. The conclusion discusses process and product outcomes, differentiating benefits for all those involved, as well as the obstacles and challenges encountered.
The Urban Heat Islands (UHI) effect is a microclimatic phenomenon that especially affects urban a... more The Urban Heat Islands (UHI) effect is a microclimatic phenomenon that especially affects urban areas. It is associated with significant temperature increases in the local microclimate, and may amplify heat waves. Due to their intensity, UHI causes not only thermal discomfort, but also reductions in the levels of life quality. This paper reviews the important role of green infrastructure as a means through which the intensity of UHI may be reduced, along with their negative impact on human comfort and wellbeing. Apart from a comprehensive review of the available literature, the paper reports on an analysis of case studies in a set of 14 cities in 13 countries representing various geographical regions and climate zones. The results obtained suggest that whereas UHI is a common phenomenon, green infrastructure in urban areas may under some conditions ameliorate their impacts. In addition, the study revealed that the scope and impacts of UHI are not uniform: depending on peculiarities ...
In recent decades, Serbia has been undergoing a period of post-socialist transition that has sign... more In recent decades, Serbia has been undergoing a period of post-socialist transition that has significantly altered the value system underlying spatial development due to alteration of ownership frameworks and land use rights. In consequence, issues have arisen of how to strike a balance between the various interests involved in the distribution of spatial resources and how to control the outcomes of public policies. Land use planning has been identified as an efficient instrument for implementing the public policy value framework. The objective of this paper is to identify the key points of land use planning in relation to urban forest management of significance for the maintenance of urban forests in the environment of post-socialist institutional transformation in Serbia. Seen as an institutional structure, the practice of land use planning in Serbia is the product of a stable interaction between the set of interrelated rules, procedures and organisational units that allows spatia...
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
Purpose This purpose of this study is to explore the integration of the sustainable development c... more Purpose This purpose of this study is to explore the integration of the sustainable development concept and goals into the curriculum of higher education studies using the example of three faculties of the University of Belgrade. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative content analysis has been applied on two levels: the evaluation of the sustainability of courses starting from the criteria defined using the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (ASHE, 2017), and the analysis of the outcomes defined in the curricula of subjects within the three faculties using the UNESCO learning objectives related to selected sustainable development goals (SDGs) as a criteria. Findings While the largest number of courses were analyzed from the Faculty of Architecture, the highest proportion of sustainability courses was found in the Faculty of Security Studies. Both study areas reflect a stronger interdisciplinary orientation, although it should be strengthened in the case of the ...
With the adoption of the UN Agenda 2030, UNESCO has put forward new recommendations to integrate ... more With the adoption of the UN Agenda 2030, UNESCO has put forward new recommendations to integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the teaching process. In particular, SDG 11—“Sustainable cities and communities”—is aimed at education in the field of urban planning. In parallel with this, the Guidelines of the European Council of Spatial Planners ECTP-CEU have set out the skills needed for the planning profession. The goal of this paper was to verify the compatibility of the curricula of the master’s study program in Integrated Urbanism at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade, with the recommendations of the UN, UNESCO, and ECTP-CEU. A qualitative analysis of the structure and content of the course curricula was applied on three levels; curricula were compared to: (a) the expected skills in the planning profession, (b) the SDG 11 targets defined in UN Agenda 2030, and (c) the learning objectives, as formulated by UNESCO. The research results highlight several k...
Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions, and many of them ... more Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions, and many of them are, in general, nationally and internationally active in respect of matters related to sustainable development. But there is a paucity of research which examines their contributions towards sustainability efforts at the local level, i.e. in the places they are situated. This paper addresses this need, by reporting on a qualitative study deploying a Matrix, which allows an analysis and reporting of regional sustainable development
Rapid and externally imposed institutional changes cause conflict and stagnation within education... more Rapid and externally imposed institutional changes cause conflict and stagnation within educational organisations. The tension arises from conflicts between the newly introduced institutional framework, which imposes change, and the old one, which takes the form of an informal framework and resists changes that disturb the institutional order established with much effort. The informal framework creates difficulties for operating within the new framework and the state of collision between two competing institutional frameworks prevents institutions from continuing to develop. However, the formality of the newly-introduced framework can override the informal framework, because it opens the possibility for individuals to act within the institutional order, provided that they consolidate and follow a new set of formal rules and procedures. Working within the conflict state and analysing it can help identify weak points in the procedure that could not be identified during the establishment of the new institutional framework.
Cities are responsible up to 75% of energy consumptions and 80% of CO2 emissions and due to the f... more Cities are responsible up to 75% of energy consumptions and 80% of CO2 emissions and due to the fact that the correlation between urban morphology and environmental stewardship has become crystal clear.In this scenario is framed the case study of block 39 in Belgrade in which an innovative methodology, IMM (Integrated Modification Methodology), has been applied in order to transform an existing urban context into a more efficient and sustainable one. The presented case study in Belgrade aims to became a more general paradigm for similar condition in East Europe, defining integrated new strategies based on IMM methodology to retrofit and transform the energy dissipative existing neighborhood in more efficient, liveable and integrated urban system.The city is considered as a single complex entity composed by heterogeneous components connected each other. A strictly sectorial approach could result in neglecting mutual dependencies of these demands. Conversely, an integrated approach can help to sharpen a better comprehension of the different performances of different urban assessment. IMM methodology through Phasing Process shows how incorporating a wide range of issues makes it possible to improve the metabolism of the city as well as its energy performance.
The chapter presents and discusses the process and results of collaboration between an academic i... more The chapter presents and discusses the process and results of collaboration between an academic institution and local government in students' masters' theses and integrated urban development projects for urban-rural continuum of the territory of the City of Pančevo, Serbia. The chapter has four main parts: 1) a brief overview of the theoretical framework for multilevel governance; 2) the background, focusing on the national policy; 3) applied educational model; and 4) 11 students' projects dealing with the urban-rural continuum. Recommendations are made for continuing application of and research into potential teaching methods that promote meaningful interaction and practical and problem-oriented instruction that contribute to an understanding of contemporary problems of balanced urban-rural development. The conclusion discusses process and product outcomes, differentiating benefits for all those involved, as well as the obstacles and challenges encountered.
The Urban Heat Islands (UHI) effect is a microclimatic phenomenon that especially affects urban a... more The Urban Heat Islands (UHI) effect is a microclimatic phenomenon that especially affects urban areas. It is associated with significant temperature increases in the local microclimate, and may amplify heat waves. Due to their intensity, UHI causes not only thermal discomfort, but also reductions in the levels of life quality. This paper reviews the important role of green infrastructure as a means through which the intensity of UHI may be reduced, along with their negative impact on human comfort and wellbeing. Apart from a comprehensive review of the available literature, the paper reports on an analysis of case studies in a set of 14 cities in 13 countries representing various geographical regions and climate zones. The results obtained suggest that whereas UHI is a common phenomenon, green infrastructure in urban areas may under some conditions ameliorate their impacts. In addition, the study revealed that the scope and impacts of UHI are not uniform: depending on peculiarities ...
In recent decades, Serbia has been undergoing a period of post-socialist transition that has sign... more In recent decades, Serbia has been undergoing a period of post-socialist transition that has significantly altered the value system underlying spatial development due to alteration of ownership frameworks and land use rights. In consequence, issues have arisen of how to strike a balance between the various interests involved in the distribution of spatial resources and how to control the outcomes of public policies. Land use planning has been identified as an efficient instrument for implementing the public policy value framework. The objective of this paper is to identify the key points of land use planning in relation to urban forest management of significance for the maintenance of urban forests in the environment of post-socialist institutional transformation in Serbia. Seen as an institutional structure, the practice of land use planning in Serbia is the product of a stable interaction between the set of interrelated rules, procedures and organisational units that allows spatia...
International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
Purpose This purpose of this study is to explore the integration of the sustainable development c... more Purpose This purpose of this study is to explore the integration of the sustainable development concept and goals into the curriculum of higher education studies using the example of three faculties of the University of Belgrade. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative content analysis has been applied on two levels: the evaluation of the sustainability of courses starting from the criteria defined using the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (ASHE, 2017), and the analysis of the outcomes defined in the curricula of subjects within the three faculties using the UNESCO learning objectives related to selected sustainable development goals (SDGs) as a criteria. Findings While the largest number of courses were analyzed from the Faculty of Architecture, the highest proportion of sustainability courses was found in the Faculty of Security Studies. Both study areas reflect a stronger interdisciplinary orientation, although it should be strengthened in the case of the ...
With the adoption of the UN Agenda 2030, UNESCO has put forward new recommendations to integrate ... more With the adoption of the UN Agenda 2030, UNESCO has put forward new recommendations to integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the teaching process. In particular, SDG 11—“Sustainable cities and communities”—is aimed at education in the field of urban planning. In parallel with this, the Guidelines of the European Council of Spatial Planners ECTP-CEU have set out the skills needed for the planning profession. The goal of this paper was to verify the compatibility of the curricula of the master’s study program in Integrated Urbanism at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade, with the recommendations of the UN, UNESCO, and ECTP-CEU. A qualitative analysis of the structure and content of the course curricula was applied on three levels; curricula were compared to: (a) the expected skills in the planning profession, (b) the SDG 11 targets defined in UN Agenda 2030, and (c) the learning objectives, as formulated by UNESCO. The research results highlight several k...
Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions, and many of them ... more Universities are central players and important economic actors in many regions, and many of them are, in general, nationally and internationally active in respect of matters related to sustainable development. But there is a paucity of research which examines their contributions towards sustainability efforts at the local level, i.e. in the places they are situated. This paper addresses this need, by reporting on a qualitative study deploying a Matrix, which allows an analysis and reporting of regional sustainable development
Rapid and externally imposed institutional changes cause conflict and stagnation within education... more Rapid and externally imposed institutional changes cause conflict and stagnation within educational organisations. The tension arises from conflicts between the newly introduced institutional framework, which imposes change, and the old one, which takes the form of an informal framework and resists changes that disturb the institutional order established with much effort. The informal framework creates difficulties for operating within the new framework and the state of collision between two competing institutional frameworks prevents institutions from continuing to develop. However, the formality of the newly-introduced framework can override the informal framework, because it opens the possibility for individuals to act within the institutional order, provided that they consolidate and follow a new set of formal rules and procedures. Working within the conflict state and analysing it can help identify weak points in the procedure that could not be identified during the establishment of the new institutional framework.
Cities are responsible up to 75% of energy consumptions and 80% of CO2 emissions and due to the f... more Cities are responsible up to 75% of energy consumptions and 80% of CO2 emissions and due to the fact that the correlation between urban morphology and environmental stewardship has become crystal clear.In this scenario is framed the case study of block 39 in Belgrade in which an innovative methodology, IMM (Integrated Modification Methodology), has been applied in order to transform an existing urban context into a more efficient and sustainable one. The presented case study in Belgrade aims to became a more general paradigm for similar condition in East Europe, defining integrated new strategies based on IMM methodology to retrofit and transform the energy dissipative existing neighborhood in more efficient, liveable and integrated urban system.The city is considered as a single complex entity composed by heterogeneous components connected each other. A strictly sectorial approach could result in neglecting mutual dependencies of these demands. Conversely, an integrated approach can help to sharpen a better comprehension of the different performances of different urban assessment. IMM methodology through Phasing Process shows how incorporating a wide range of issues makes it possible to improve the metabolism of the city as well as its energy performance.
New Belgrade is a new settlement. Its development began in 1948 on formally swampy terrain which ... more New Belgrade is a new settlement. Its development began in 1948 on formally swampy terrain which was levied with sand. However, the municipality’s name appeared much earlier than the settlement was formed. The story goes that in 1924, on the outskirts of Zemun, Petar Kokotovic opened a tavern and named it Novi Beograd. At this point there is one and a half million square meters of residential and commercial development being constructed.
The Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade and the School of Architectural Engineering of Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with Polisocial the Social Responsibility Programme of Politecnico di Milano established a General Agreement to develop a join research project, titled: “Sustainable Development of a new pilot neighborhood in Belgrade, via IMM® methodology.
The project aim to became a more general paradigm for similar condition in East Europe, defining integrated new strategies based on IMM methodology to retrofit and transform the energy dissipative existing neighbourhood developed during the ’60 and ’70 in more efficient, liveable and integrated urban system.
From this project IMM aims to develop particular strategies to help municipalities and local authorities to retrofit, renovate and reactivate inefficient, neglected, energy consuming and unliveable neighbourhood, settled during the Communist time, in a more integrated and sustainable part of the existing cities.
J.C. Bolay, T.Maričić, S.Zeković (ur.) Podrška procesu urbanog razvoja, 2018
Apstrakt Rad ima za cilj kritičko preispitivanje novog regulatornog okvira kojim se uređuje domen... more Apstrakt Rad ima za cilj kritičko preispitivanje novog regulatornog okvira kojim se uređuje domen upravljanja sistemom javnih politika u Srbiji, a koji je od ključnog značaja za oblast urbanog razvoja. Uređenje sistema javnih politika u Srbiji predstavlja jedan od osnovnih ciljeva Strategije regulatorne reforme i unapređenja sistema upravljanja javnim politikama za period 2016-2020. godine i kao prvu meru u svom Akcionom planu predviđa uspostavljanje jedinstvenog pravnog okvira za upravljanje javnim politikama kroz donošenje Zakona o planskom sistemu u Republici Srbiji. Prema predlagaču Zakona o planskom sistemu, njegova svrha je da uredi sistem planiranja (1) definisanjem mehanizama za donošenje i međusobno usklađivanje javnih politika, (2) uspostavljanjem instrumenata za usmeravanje javnih politika ka željenim rezultatima i efektima, kao i njihovog povezivanja sa budžetom, i(3) formalizacijom neformalne prakse planiranja i njenom integracijom sa formalnom u svim oblastima javnih politika u Srbiji. Upravljanje urbanim razvojem predstavlja važnu komponentu sistema javnih politika i direktno je uslovljeno kvalitetom rešenja regulatornog okvira. Postojeća praksa upravljanja urbanim razvojem u Srbiji je, u odsustvu odgovarajućeg regulatornog okvira, proizvela mnoštvo neusaglašenih dokumenata i nekoordinisanih delovanja aktera na različitim nivoima vlasti, što je kao posledicu stvorilo neodrživo korišćenje resursa i proizvelo konflikte u prostoru. Predlog Zakona o planskom sistemu predstavlja pomak u načinu razumevanja uloge i svrhe javnog sektora u upravljanju urbanim razvojem u skladu sa konceptom održivog razvoja i zahtevima procesa integracije u Evropsku uniju. U radu će biti izvršeno preispitivanje rešenja novog zakonskog okvira, koji bi trebalo da doprinese ustanovljavanju sistema i modela upravljanja sistemom. Stoga će, oslanjajući se na 1 dr Marija Maruna, Departman za urbanizam, Arhitektonski fakultet, Univerzitet u Beogradu, Srbija, m.ma@sezampro.rs 2 dr Ratka Čolić, Departman za urbanizam, Arhitektonski fakultet, Univerzitet u Beogradu, Srbija,
In Leal-Filho, W., Brandli, L. (Eds.) Engaging Stakeholders in Education for Sustainable Development at University Level. World Sustainable Series (pp. 33-44), Springer. , 2016
Purpose: In the year 2012 the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade, initiated a new st... more Purpose: In the year 2012 the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade, initiated a new study program "Integrated Urbanism" at the master's degree level. The program was established in order to develop a new educational profile of urban professionals, integrating economic, social and environmental issues and creating a network of relevant stakeholders as a platform for collaborative learning. The aim of this paper is to present the methodological approach developed for the collaborative learning process that will occur while students participating in this program prepare their master's theses. Methodology/ Approach: The collaborative learning process is developed through the cooperation of students and mentors, the committee members, as well as with an external team of consultants from the most relevant institutions in spatial and urban planning and development in Serbia. The process was based on the platform of the "Integrated Urban Development Strategy for the Inner City of Kragujevac", a new instrument of sustainable urban development. Results: Based on that experience, students formulated thirteen master's theses, containing solutions for the implementation of selected individual measures that were defined in the Strategy, combining theoretical and practical knowledge gained within the program and the collaborative learning process. Originality/value: The orientation of the study program towards the establishment of a broad network of relevant stakeholders in the learning process, as a platform for student research and practical insights, provided a methodological approach of cooperation which can be applied in the future, by this and the other courses and faculties.
In: J.C.Bolay, T.Maričić, S.Zeković (eds.) A Support to Urban Development Process (pp. 80-108). Belgrade: EPFL & IAUS. ISBN 978-2-8399-2394-1, 2018
This paper aims at critically reassessing the new regulatory framework for public policy governan... more This paper aims at critically reassessing the new regulatory framework for public policy governance in Serbia, a structure of crucial importance for urban governance. Public policy regulation is a key objective of Serbia's Regulatory Reform and Public Policy Improvement Strategy, 2016-2020. The first measure envisaged under the Action Plan to implement this Strategy is the creation of a common legal framework for governing public policies through the enactment of a Planning System Law. Its purpose is to govern the planning system by: (a) defining mechanisms for the adoption and mutual alignment of public policies; (b) establishing instruments to direct public policies and linking policymaking with budgeting; and (c) formalising the currently informal planning practice and integrating it with formal planning in all areas of public policy in Serbia. In the absence of an appropriate regulatory framework, Serbia's current practices in urban governance have caused a proliferation of mutually unaligned documents and uncoordinated actions by stakeholders at various levels of government, resulting in the unsustainable use of resources and the generation of spatial conflicts. The proposed Planning System Law marks an advance in the understanding of the role and purpose of the public sector in urban governance in line with the concept of sustainable development and the requirements of European integration. This paper will review this Law proposal as a new legislative framework, which ought to contribute to the establishment of system and a system governance model. Therefore, the structure of the system, regarding its elements and their mutual relations, will be analysed with reference to systems theory and the model for the governance of the development process. After omissions were identified in the consistency and integration of the proposed solutions, recommendations to improve the system and its management were developed in line with the contemporary concept of good governance.
Djukić, A. and Kadar, B. (Eds.) Integrative strategic planning and design for the strengthening of identity and cultural tourism in the Danube cities – Smederevo (pp.38-51). Belgrade: University of Belgrade – Faculty of Architecture., 2019
Djukić, A. and Kadar, B. (Eds.) Integrative strategic planning and design for the strengthening of identity and cultural tourism in the Danube cities – Smederevo (pp.20-35). Belgrade: University of Belgrade – Faculty of Architecture., 2019
Zvodnik Lamovšek, A. (Ed.) Prostorski načrtovalci 21. stoletja (pp. 81-89). Ljubljana: Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za gradbeništvo in geodezijo ISBN 978-961-6884-55-6, 2018
Over the past three decades, Serbia's development context has been marked by social and economic ... more Over the past three decades, Serbia's development context has been marked by social and economic transition, war conflicts , and accession to the European Union (EU). These three factors have altered the dominant ideology and value system, including concepts, models of engagement, types of solutions, skills and knowledge across all fields of human endeavor, ur-banism included. The complexity of these changes, and the growing tendency to exclude urbanists from local and national development policies and projects, require a re-assessment of their current role and position in urban governance, as well as of the adequacy of their competences and models of education. This paper presents a proposal for introducing a National Core Curriculum in Urbanism (NCCU) as a strategically significant instrument with a number of key roles: (a) to build capacity of the professional community for facing developmental challenges and so ensure ongoing sustainability; (b) to evaluate the quality and guide the development of (new) study programmes; and (c) to allow Serbian professionals to become competitive in the European/global market. The paper comprises three main parts. The first section discusses the relative merits of an NCCU, together with an overview of international initiatives, experiences, and practices in this area. The second part presents key documents relevant for developing the NCCU, grouped into three categories: (i) 'agendas' , or development concepts and EU's directives; (ii) charters of associations of planning schools, and (iii) the local context's legal framework and public policies. The conclusion section introduces a possible methodological procedure for institutio-nalising the NCC and discusses potential advantages/benefits and disadvantages/drawbacks of this instrument. Izvleček V zadnjih treh desetletjih so razvojni kontekst Srbije zazna-movali družbena in gospodarska tranzicija, vojni konflikti in vstop v Evropsko unijo (EU). Ti trije dejavniki so spreme-nili prevladujočo ideologijo in vrednostni sistem, vključno s koncepti, modeli vključevanja, vrstami rešitev, spretnostmi in znanjem na vseh področjih človekovih prizadevanj, vključno z urbanizmom. Zaradi kompleksnosti teh sprememb in vse ve-čjih teženj, da bi urbaniste izključili iz lokalnih in nacionalnih razvojnih politik in projektov, bo treba ponovno oceniti njiho-vo trenutno vlogo in položaj v urbanističnem upravljanju kot tudi ustreznost njihove usposobljenosti, pristojnosti in mo-delov izobraževanja. Prispevek predstavlja predlog za uvedbo nacionalnega temeljnega učnega načrta za področje urbaniz-ma kot strateško pomembnega instrumenta z večjim številom ključnih vlog: (a) povečati zmogljivost strokovne skupnosti za soočanje z razvojnimi cilji in tako zagotavljati vzdržnost, (b) oceniti kakovost in usmerjati razvoj (novih) študijskih pro-gramov in (c) strokovnjakom v Srbiji omogočiti, da postane-jo konkurenčni na evropskem/svetovnem trgu. Prispevek je razdeljen na tri dele. Prvi del obravnava prednosti temeljnega učnega načrta za področje urbanizma, s pregledom medna-rodnih pobud, izkušenj in praks na tem področju. Drugi del predstavlja ključne dokumente, pomembne za razvoj temelj-nega učnega načrta, ki so razvrščeni v tri kategorije: (i) agende ali razvojni koncepti in direktive EU, (ii) listine združenj šol za prostorsko načrtovanje ter (iii) pravni okvir na lokalni ravni in javne politike. V sklepu predlagamo metodološki postopek za institucionalizacijo temeljnega učnega načrta ter obravnava-mo potencialne prednosti/koristi in slabosti/pomanjkljivosti tega instrumenta. Ključne besede: urbanistično upravljanje, postsocialistična tranzicija, visokošolsko izobraževanje, strokovna usposoblje-nost, Srbija Toward a National Core Curriculum in urbanism: The Case of Serbia Na poti k nacionalnemu temeljnemu učnemu načrtu za področje urbanizma: primer Srbije 60 let KPP 82 II IZoBrAŽevANJe ZA ProSTorSKo NAČrTovANJe
Integrated Urban Planning: Directions, Resources and Territories , 2018
This chapter suggests a new view on the arrangement of urban governance for Serbia, where an Inte... more This chapter suggests a new view on the arrangement of urban governance for Serbia, where an Integrated Urban Project (IUP) is examined as an instrument for achieving sustainable development. Policy-making in Serbia's urban development is faced with the challenge of transition from a traditional, bureaucratic, and autocratic system towards a new, efficient, effective, communicative, and flexible one. The process of searching for new instruments for its realisation was initiated due to the existing model's inability to deal with complex problems brought about by the post-socialist economic and social transition, as well as global influences related to Serbia's planned accession to the European Union (EU). The first part of the chapter briefly outlines the concept of a new urban governance model. The second section defines the characteristics of an IUP as an instrument intended to create and implement sustainable public policies in the field of urban development. The third part presents curricula of master's theses and master's projects for three generations of students of the Integrated Urbanism master's programme at the Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade: (i) IUPs for Inner City Development, (ii) IUPs for Disaster Risk Management, and (iii) IUPs for Municipal Development. Regardless of the differences in topics and locations, the students' assignments were to work with specific local institutions to devise IUPs in response to identified problems of the 'real' context and indicate how these might be put into practice. This section details the results achieved by the latest generation of students: (i) the IUPs as urban governance instruments, focusing on their integration potential; and (ii) the IUPs development process, showing the types and techniques of communication and knowledge dissemination amongst students, as well as between students and mentors, and with the local community and the broader professional and academic public. Besides aiming to contribute to a comprehensive innovation of the curriculum in the local context of a post-socialist country, the purpose of this chapter is to point out the options and opportunities for collaboration between academic institutions and local communities in the introduction of new topics, ideas, concepts, and instruments for effective urban governance in Serbia. KEYWORDS integrated urban project, urban governance instruments, curriculum innovation, academia-local community collaboration TOC KLABS | integrated urban planning _ directions, resources and territories The Role of University in a Policy Making Process 064 1
Places and Technologies 2017 – Keeping up with technologies in the context of urban and rural synergy: Book of conference proceedings. Sarajevo,Bosnia and Herzegovina, 8-9. Jun 2017, 2017
Block 39 in Belgrade is a challanging case study of in which an innovative methodology, IMM (Inte... more Block 39 in Belgrade is a challanging case study of in which an innovative methodology, IMM (Integrated Modification Methodology), has been applied in order to transform an existing urban context into a more efficient and sustainable one. The presented case study in Belgrade aims to became a more general paradigm for similar condition in East Europe, defining integrated new strategies based on IMM methodology to retrofit and transform the energy dissipative existing neighbourhood developed during the ’60 and ’70 in more efficient, liveable and integrated urban system. The city is considered as a single complex entity composed by heterogeneous components connected each other. A strictly sectorial approach could result in neglecting mutual dependencies of these demands. Conversely, an integrated approach can help to sharpen a better comprehension of the different performances of different urban assessment. The IMM® methodology through an interconnected Phasing Design Process shows how incorporating a wide range of issues makes it possible to improve the metabolism of the city as well as its energy performance. It is an Integrated Modification Methodology, is a multi-stage, iterative process, applied to urban complex systems, for improving the metabolism of the city as well as its energy performance. The paper demonstrated how a city can change its nature from an energy-consumptive system to a complex able to produce its energy by itself, reducing its energy demand and consumptions.
Proceedings of The 10th International Symposium on CUPUM 07 (Computers in Urban Planning and Urban Management), University Sao Karlos, Sao Paolo, Iguassu Falls, Brazil, 11-13 July, 2007
Paper presents abstract Urban Planning meta-model specified with with some of the contemporary IT... more Paper presents abstract Urban Planning meta-model specified with with some of the contemporary IT notations such as BPMN, BPEL and UML. Presented meta-model is based on contemporary IT modeling discourse, Modeling Driven Architecture (MDA) concept, agile modeling etc. Meta-model is outlined through specification of Urban Planning Artifacts such as Planning Entities, Processes, Events, Roles and Rules, using OO paradigm and design patterns which are widely and successfully used within the IT industry. This specification is continuation of an effort in establishing of the Urban Planning Methodology and the related Urban Planning Model, being more elaborate in presentation, thoroughly explained through various approaches, levels of details and aspects in numerous papers and researches made within and outside Urban Planning community. It is also a part of the more extensive authors' efforts aiming to present, advocate and explain Urban Planning Methodology as mutation/form of application and intelligent use of the proven IT modeling approach for urban planning and development. The paper is, therefore, another step in the first iteration of this effort aiming to establish Data and/or OO Urban Planning meta-model.
Proceedings of The 10th International Symposium on CORP 2005& GEOMULTIMEDIA 05 (Information and communication technologies in urban and spatial planning and impact of ICT on physical space), TU Wien and Multumediaplan.at, Wien, 22-25, February, 2005
Objective of paper is to try to define preliminary release for new urban planning methodology 24 ... more Objective of paper is to try to define preliminary release for new urban planning methodology 24 based on strong positive knowledge and practice of Object Oriented Methodologies, particular Unified Process and Model Driven Architecture widely used in IT industry. This should be in the same time starting step for the whole process of establishing this methodology which we consider as extremely complex, extensive and long-lasting as it is described later. One of the most important and effective characteristics of Unified Process is its iterative approach resulting in incremental advancement towards targeted goals opposite to the more traditional "waterfall" approach. We suggest the same method for urban planning methodology definition process previously mentioned. Actually, this method suggests to start with simple and small models and methodology elements 25 , which may not look useful at the start, and iterative improve it to the complex, strong and valuable methodology at the end. This is the way how modern IT methodology and modeling techniques are built to this level of complexity and expressiveness. Recommended method is especially important for urban planning methodology establishment process as complex and multidisciplinary research of application of formal methods, modeling methods, and theory for the solution of spatial problems including building environment, spatial city or regional structure. Planning theory and practice currently use several different methodologies or planning techniques but most of them are typically partial, verbal and informal, restricted to the local ambient, non-automated and thus especially difficult to be established within the IT. There is reasonable advancement in the different categories like GIS, Planning Support Systems, Decision Support System, Sketch Design, Modeling and automata theory. GIS, as the most mature one, is still not solution for all and whole problem of urban planning as it is explained in the literature (L8, L18). Planning and Decision support systems are still more in the academic and discussion phase than in actual implementation and use (L11, L13). Automata theory is exceptionally good and already widely used but has very limited implementation covering only narrow problem domain subset (L1, L10). Sketch Design and Modeling are not developed to the useful level despite theirs recent resurrection (L5, L6, L16, L17). Situation within the IT industry is opposite and we may find emerging standards for Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing and Deployment of computer based systems which are successfully applied in many vertical industries. Results are improved controllability, quality, efficiency and accuracy of solutions, active participation of all participants, knowledge accumulation, knowledge transfer and at the end complete industry improvement. Papers propose multidisciplinary research focused on development, advancement and application of formal computer based modeling methodologies for better understanding and improvement of urban systems. Result of this research is not new programming or software tool, ready to solve all possible problems encountered to the planners in everyday work, but it is formal and standardized planning methodology. This methodology may be later used for software tool production as it was the case in the IT industry. For this we suggest as starting point OO Modeling (L7, L16), Unified Process (L12) and Unified Modeling Language (L4, L14). It is obvious that linear and direct application of Unified Process, to the urban systems, is not appropriate therefore localization to the urban domain should occur. Once again we strongly want to recommend iterative and incremental approach to the whole process and therefore we may consider this as a process of establishment of formal planning methodology 26. Proposed Establishment Process is extremely difficult and complex therefore all participants should take active role. Moreover, it certainly requires a strong and widely supported strategic decision within the urban industry before it even starts. Without this support the whole research is destined to fail since it can not be established properly and will not be used and further developed. We will emphasize existence of two targeted directions of proposed research. The First considers mutation and application of Unified Process methodology and UML to the urban planning and urban systems domain and the second targets further enhancement of urban planning knowledge and techniques as the result of applied formal methodology. The First direction will question and improve Unified Process and UML completeness and universality through its further enrichment, by adding and generalize domain specific particularities. The Second direction aims to establish new planning methodology as solution for emerging problems found in contemporary urban systems. 2 PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS First, we would like to emphasize several fundamental characteristics, imposed constraints and basic elements of future Planning Methodology and whole Establishment Process. This puts basic frame around future methodology and should establish its strength, usability, applicability, openness, flexibility, adaptability etc. The same characteristic must be applied to the Methodology and Establishment Process as well 27. Next we will outline some basic elements of methodology and their mutual relationships. At this stage it is not possible to be more specific and strict in order not to close and damage the whole process. Further knowledge, expertise, experience and discussion are required to make procreative steps in this direction. 24 We may use phrase Planning Methodology in further text for better understanding 25 As it is the case in this paper 26 We may use phrase Establishment Process in further text for better understanding 27 This is usual approach in IT to use discourse to improve and further develop the very same discourse (Java, UML etc…)
Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Urban Planning and Regional Development in the Information Society GeoMultimedia 2015 : REAL CORP. Ghent, Belgium, 5-7. May, 2015
1 ABSTRACT The paper focuses on an analysis of the political project of Belgrade Waterfront as a ... more 1 ABSTRACT The paper focuses on an analysis of the political project of Belgrade Waterfront as a drastic case of usurpation of formal planning procedures and the role of experts in the creation of planning solutions. As a campaign tool of the ruling political party, this project has evolved into an urban plan of national importance, and substantial modifications to the existing planning system in Serbia have been made to allow it to be achieved. In a completely non-transparent manner, and without professional involvement, changes have been made to the legal framework, system planning hierarchy, competences for planning decision-making, as well as to planning constraints for the site in question. Notwithstanding all these issues, there was no broad-based reaction by experts. The primary objective of this study is to analyse the tone of day-today media reporting so as to determine the main stakeholders and how they speak about the project, and, having recognised these interests and power distribution, identify the real views of the profession about the project. Emphasis is placed on discovering the cause behind the lack of response by the profession, in particular in the context in which the planning system operates. Results of this research should indicate the main problems facing the system and, consequently, produce guidelines for its improvement. 2 INTRODUCTION Serbia's political transition after 2000, development of democratic governance, shift to a market economy, and orientation towards moving the Serbian society into European and broader global integrations, have all transformed the framework within which planning and spatial development systems operate. The new social and economic order has altered both the concept of spatial intervention and professional approaches to spatial and urban planning. Yet there has been no fundamental change in the practice of planning and spatial development-because there has been no fundamental change towards either establishing a market economy or instituting democratic decision-making procedures that are of importance for spatial development. The differences between the state, power, society and the public sector in Serbia have been perceived but have not been defined in a corresponding manner in the sense of operationalisation in relation to the concrete issues and the tasks being of particular significance for planning (Lazarevic Bajec 2009, 86). The socialist-era comprehensive planning system that remains in effect in Serbia does not recognise the legitimacy of a plurality of interests and the open market. Serbia's transition has left spatial development in a state of confusion with which the profession has been unable to cope, causing, in the end, a mismatch between spatial development documents and the needs of urban development. Many authors agree that the current planning practice in Serbia is obsolete and that planning documents are inflexible and inefficient with regard to current development needs (Lazarević reasons for this state of affairs is the lack of true communication between planners and decision-makers, manifested through the absence of a communications platform that would inform decision-making about spatial development as a framework for modern planning. Post-socialist transition countries are characterised by neglect of planning and ad hoc decisions at the local government level that reject long-term strategic visions of urban development. On the other hand, professionals do not cooperate with decision-makers at the strategic level. In practice, the traditional planning system has survived, and is dominated by a focus on narrowly technical matters and lack of integrity on the part of planning professionals with regard to demands posed by politicians and/or investors (Petrovic, 2009). On the other hand, the spatial development decision-making process is opaque and limited to a narrow circle of stakeholders. The problems that this state of affairs creates are made even more pronounced in times of economic crisis. The problem is compounded by the traditional training of urban planners, which takes place within the framework of studies of architecture, formally a technical science, and where professional licences are acquired under the supervision of engineering associations. This means that urban planning practice is
Proceedings of The 9th International Symposium on CORP 2004& GEOMULTIMEDIA 04 (Information and communication technologies in urban and spatial planning and impact of ICT on physical space), TU Wien and Multumediaplan.at, Wien, 25-27, February, 2004
Contemporary world increased dynamics forcing accordingly every human activity leaving none outsi... more Contemporary world increased dynamics forcing accordingly every human activity leaving none outside this never-ending race. Regional development is certainly strongly influenced by this trend challenging regional and urban planning techniques to cope with that. Acceleration of a working context and ambient accompanying with significant complexity are reasons, not only reasons however, for new evaluation and consequent advancement of current urban development planning methodologies. Shortage of a new appropriate techniques and methodology is apparent. Methodology that is able to respond quickly and efficiently to changes, independently from social and cultural context, toward to current development trends. Current planning techniques are based on accustomed mixture of verbal and informal graphic and symbolic language. In the same time research substance if exceptionally complex, heterogeneous and substantial retaining numerous different parameters with rich relationships matrix, required to consider and study in order to fulfill the designated outcome through firmly defined set of activities. One of most difficult problems is spatial dynamics since it is hard to recognize and identify and accordingly difficult to describe and control. Consequently, advancement of a planning methodology is essential to manage all listed inconsistence and weakness i.e. a new planning methodology is mandatory. This objective will certainly require a fundamental breach and change of current planning techniques demand and new interdisciplinary approach and research. Similar complexity level, vast list of parameters with complex and heterogeneous structural and dynamic relationship scheme, may be found in information and telecommunication systems i.e. computer based systems. Information and Telecommunication Technology (ICT in further text) uses object oriented methodology, for analysis and design as well, (OO in further text) to cope with the complexity, scope and heterogeneity of a systems. Latest step in this direction is a Unified Modeling Language (UML in further text) as a cohesive graphic and formal language for system description. UML is adopt as an industry standard and today is almost inevitable in every even modest ICT project. Paper illustrates basic building block of OO methodology and UML, and theirs many years of positive experience and encouraging results, intending to exploit this in an urban spatial planning domain. Higher perception and description level, enhanced knowledge and improved control over the urban development are main objective. However authors do not consider direct, as is, implementation of OO methodology and UML to the problem of urban and regional development. Localization and adjustment to the problem domain is advisory. This is already accomplished for several other vertical industries as joint effort of local experts and OO/UML professionals. Main goal is to apply currently acquired OO/UML experience and knowledge to the urban and regional development problem domain. This interdisciplinary research will be, evidently, long, complex and expensive process but we believe that this direction promises a significant progress for urban planning. Urban ambient formal specification, founded on OO/UML modeling methodology, may accumulate experience and knowledge presenting it to the audience, introducing computer added urban planning and, may be in the future, urban ambient simulation. 2 MODELING Firm understanding and knowledge about certain phenomenon is essential precondition for its control i.e. control of its development. ICT modeling is a good methodology for analysis i.e. comprehension and description of complex system structure and dynamics and this modeling could facilitate the same for spatial phenomenon's, conceived as complex systems, like city, region and others. Modeling for analysis and design of a complex system is inevitable first step in modern engineering. Analysis is process of mapping of problem domain to the model i.e. its formal representation using techniques like abstraction, conceptualization, simplification, decomposition and similar. Design is process of mapping of analytic system representation, result of analysis, into the implementation model i.e. translation from problem to the solution domain. Implementation model is afterward used for real system component construction and consequently for system existing in a real world. However, either in case of analysis or design, modeling will result into a set of models, which are formal, simplified and conceptual representation of reality. This set of models is dividing in two subset named analysis model and design model (G1) Graph 1: Modeling phases PROBLEM DOMAIN ANALYSIS DESIGN SOLUTION DOMAIN Modeling phases Description
Zbornik radova sa 40 naučne konferencije "OMO – Održavanje mašina i opreme", Mašinski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, Budva, 23-26.jun, 2015
Apstrakt: Procena rizika spada u jednu od glavnih prioritetnih akcija za smanjenje rizika od prir... more Apstrakt: Procena rizika spada u jednu od glavnih prioritetnih akcija za smanjenje rizika od prirodnih katastrofa. Ona je preduslov za pravovremeno donošenje odluka, izdvajanje prioritetnih projekata kao i planiranje mera za smanjenje rizika. Procena rizika se sastoji od objektivne procene opasnosti gde su pretpostavke i neizvesnosti jasno razmotrene i prikazane. Faktori rizika od prirodnih katastrofa se mogu definisati kao proizvod verovatnoće da će se određen događaj desiti i obima štete koju će događaj prouzrokovati na ljude, prirodno i fizičko okruženje. Procena rizika predstavlja određivanje kvantitativnih i kvalitativnih vrednosti rizika koji se odnose na konkretnu situaciju i potencijalne pretnje. U opštem smislu, procena rizika podrazumeva: identifikaciju opasnosti, analizu izloženosti i ranjivosti procenu i monitoring rizika od katastrofa i unapređenje ranog upozoravanja. Osnovne komponente procene rizika uključuju: podatke o gubicima u prošlosti, ozbiljnost fizičkih oštećenja u prethodnim katastrofama, učestalost prirodnih katastrofa, verovatnoću efekata u zavisnosti od veličine katastrofa, raspoloživost informacija za donosioce odluka. Abstract: Risk assessment is one of the top priority actions for reducing the risk of natural disasters. It is a prerequisite for timely decision-making, selection of priority projects, as well as the planning of measures to reduce risk. Risk assessment consists of an objective risk assessment where assumptions and uncertainties are discussed and clearly displayed. Risk factors of a natural disaster can be defined as the product of the probability that a particular event will occur and the extent of the damage that will potentially be caused by the disaster to the people, the natural and physical environment. Risk assessment represents the determination of quantitative and qualitative value of risk related to the specific situation and the potential threats. In general terms, risk assessment include: hazard identification, exposure and vulnerability analysis, assessment and monitoring of disaster risks and enhancement of early warning. The basic components of risk assessment include: data about the losses in the past, the severity of physical damage in previous disasters, the frequency of natural disasters, the probability of effects depending on the size of the disaster, the availability of information for decision makers. Rezime: Izloženost rizicima od prirodnih katastrofa raste ukoliko ljudi naseljavaju oblasti koje se nalaze u zoni sa povećanim rizikom od delovanja prirodnih katastrofa. Direktan uticaj klime može se kategorizovati kao primarni i sekundarni. Primarni hazardi predstavljaju pretnju od nekoliko rizika i to su prirodni hazardi, dok sekundarni hazardi, koji su uglavnom socio-ekonomskog porekla, predstavljaju rezultat delovanja primarnih i to su opasnosti koje nanose najviše štete pogođenim oblastima. Izloženost riziku, može da se meri u odnosu na verovatnoću, učestalost i jačinu opasnosti i stoga važan aspect upravljanje rizicima predstavlja procena rizika. Procena rizika je preduslov za donošenje odluka, izdvajanje prioritetnih projekata i planiranje mera za smanjenje rizika i prepoznavanje oblasti sa visokim, srednjim i niskim stepenom rizika u aktivnostima upravljanja rizicima. Osnovu za procenu rizika predstavlja baza prethodnih katastrofa, mapiranje pogođenih oblasti u GIS-u i procena stepena ranjivosti i izloženosti ljudi i imovine. U slučaju delovanja nekoliko
Zbornik radova sa 40 naučne konferencije "OMO – Održavanje mašina i opreme", Mašinski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, Budva, 23-26.jun, 2015
Apstrakt: Savremeni gradovi se sve više suočavaju sa rizicima od prirodnih katastrofa. Smatra se ... more Apstrakt: Savremeni gradovi se sve više suočavaju sa rizicima od prirodnih katastrofa. Smatra se da lokalna uprava predstavlja prvu liniju odgovornosti i da je stepen zaštite od prirodnih katastrofa direktno zavisan on njenih kapaciteta. Izgradnja rezilijentnosti na katastrofe stoga postaje jedan od glavnih zadataka lokalne uprave. Rezilijentni gradovi podrazumevaju inkluzivnu, kvalitetnu i pouzdanu lokalnu upravu koja se stara o održivoj urbanizaciji i razvija neophodne kapacitete za upravljanje pre, za vreme i nakon katastrofa. Preduslovi za uspešno upravljanje rizicima od prirodnih katastrofa su odgovarajuće politike i institucionalni okvir. Jasno je da svakodnevna praksa upravljanja mora pretrpeti određene modifikacije, pre svega u domenu sistema nadležnosti, odgovornosti i alokacije resursa. U opštem slučaju, osnovni zadaci lokalne uprave se mogu svesti na: uspostavljanje ili jačanje lokalnih institucionalnih i koordinacionih kapaciteta; uspostavljanje legislativnog okvira za povećanje rezilijentnosti i smanjenje rizika od katastrofa; koordinaciju svih servisa za hitno reagovanje na lokalnom nivou; kreiranje alijansi i mreža izvan nivoa lokalne uprave. Unapređenje upravljanja rizicima od prirodnih katastrofa na lokalnom nivou predstavlja poseban problem u slučajevima zemalja u razvoju gde je, pored ekonomskih problema, izražena nedovoljna razvijenost stručnih kapaciteta na nivou lokalne uprave, odsustvo strateškog urbanog razvoja, nizak stepen kontrole izgradnje i pružanja usluga i odsustvo učešća građana u odlučivanju. Abstract: Contemporary cities are increasingly facing with the risks of natural disasters. It is considered that the local government is first in the chain of responsibility and that the level of protection against natural disasters is directly dependent on its capacities. Therefore, building resilience to disasters is becoming one of the major tasks of local government. Resilient cities include inclusive, quality and reliable local government that takes care of the sustainable urbanization and develops the necessary capacities to manage before, during and after a disaster. Preconditions for the successful management of risks of natural disasters are the appropriate policy and institutional framework. It is clear that everyday management practice must undergo certain modifications, primarily in the domain of system competence, responsibility and allocation of resources. In general, the basic tasks of local government can be summarized into: establishing or strengthening local institutional and coordination capacities; establishing a legislative framework to increase the resilience and disaster risk reduction; Coordination of all services for emergency response at the local level; creating alliances and networks beyond the local government level. Improving risk management of natural disasters at the local level is a particular problem in the case of developing countries where is, in addition to economic issues, also expressed insufficient development of professional capacity at the local government level, the absence of strategic urban development, low level of development control and the provision of services and the lack of citizen participation in making decisions.
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Papers by Marija Maruna
The Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade and the School of Architectural Engineering of Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with Polisocial the Social Responsibility Programme of Politecnico di Milano established a General Agreement to develop a join research project, titled: “Sustainable Development of a new pilot neighborhood in Belgrade, via IMM® methodology.
The project aim to became a more general paradigm for similar condition in East Europe, defining integrated new strategies based on IMM methodology to retrofit and transform the energy dissipative existing neighbourhood developed during the ’60 and ’70 in more efficient, liveable and integrated urban system.
From this project IMM aims to develop particular strategies to help municipalities and local authorities to retrofit, renovate and reactivate inefficient, neglected, energy consuming and unliveable neighbourhood, settled during the Communist time, in a more integrated and sustainable part of the existing cities.
The city is considered as a single complex entity composed by heterogeneous components connected each other. A strictly sectorial approach could result in neglecting mutual dependencies of these demands. Conversely, an integrated approach can help to sharpen a better comprehension of the different performances of different urban assessment. The IMM® methodology through an interconnected Phasing Design Process shows how incorporating a wide range of issues makes it possible to improve the metabolism of the city as well as its energy performance. It is an Integrated Modification Methodology, is a multi-stage, iterative process, applied to urban complex systems, for improving the metabolism of the city as well as its energy performance. The paper demonstrated how a city can change its nature from an energy-consumptive system to a complex able to produce its energy by itself, reducing its energy demand and consumptions.