Mobility Centre in Ferizaj

[i]International Open Spatial Design Competition[/i] Competition Period: 17 Nov 2007-17 March 2008 Uroševac, Kosovo In Ferizaj/Uroševac Municipality, is an urgent need for stimulating economic development and attracting investors/businesses, commercial and industrial activities generating opportunities for employment and above all re-exploiting the railway as a catalyst for economic growth. In the Municipality, the concept of a “Mobility Centre Project” which integrates the railway station and inter-city/international bus terminal was raised and discussed with a view of creating a main transport hub. This project could also be linked with a regeneration of the city centre providing businesses with attractive premises. Citizens also put this idea forward during the visioning exercise, which is a key step in the process of drafting a Municipal and Urban Development Plan (MDP/UDP) that shows an interest in improving the railway and the city centre. In addition, the business community is also interested in investing in the Mobility Centre Project in conjunction with the public sector (Public- Private Partnership). The Municipality of Ferizaj/Uroševac has proposed an “International Spatial Design Competition” as a means to achieving the Mobility Centre Project. UN-HABITAT Kosovo is co-funding the project and will support the competition throughout the process. The competition is organized with a view to explore pragmatic and sustainable improvement measures to be reflected in the “Urban Charter of Ferizaj/Uroševac City Centre”. The Municipality has identified action and core areas for drafting the proposal of the spatial design in relation to the Mobility Centre Project. The objective of this competition is to obtain a vision for the future of Ferizaj/Uroševac city centre. It is crucial to change the economic climate of the city by utilizing the railway station and bus terminal as a regional hub for public transport. Also required is a detailed plan/proposal (e.g. in form of building drawings) for the “Mobility Centre” within the core area. The plans should also propose pragmatic and sustainable solutions. Selection Committee, advised by a Technical Jury, will decide the final result. The Municipality maintains the right to change the proposal in consultation with the winning teams and to develop the ideas integrally or in parts into a concrete project. 1st prize (1 proposal) 7,000 Euros 2nd prize (1 proposal) 3,000 Euros 3rd prize (1 proposal) 2,000 Euros Visit the official website: http://www.unhabitat-kosovo.org/?cid=2,295,251 http://www.unhabitat-kosovo.org/?cid=2,295,251