Urban heritage reconsidered: Redefining the planning approach to historical areas of Novi Sad
The beginning of the 21st century was marked by significant socio-economic changes in Serbia, which influenced urban environment and development strategies. Novi Sad, the capital of the Serbian province of Vojvodina, also followed this pattern, adjusting to the new social and spatial dynami...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Institute of Architecture, Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia
2015-01-01
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Series: | Spatium |
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Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1450-569X/2015/1450-569X1533092P.pdf |
Summary: | The beginning of the 21st century was marked by significant socio-economic
changes in Serbia, which influenced urban environment and development
strategies. Novi Sad, the capital of the Serbian province of Vojvodina, also
followed this pattern, adjusting to the new social and spatial dynamic. The
shift from a socialist to a neo-liberal model of planning was visible in
different spheres - the system of stakeholders was altered, public funds were
substituted with small private investors, while existing regulations were
either overlooked or interpreted in a questionable manner. Simultaneously,
the newly established real estate market mostly focused on the areas around
the traditional urban core which underwent a process of quasi-regeneration.
Used only as an opportunity for new speculative development, it did not have
any respect for either tangible or intangible heritage. However, a decline in
real estate development (since 2009) has created a setting for a different
planning approach to include consideration of problems of heritage areas.
Considering the socio-economic background of recent urban transformations in
Novi Sad’s inner-city neighbourhoods, this article analyses the context of
the problem, provides recommendations for improvements in the approach to
planning, and introduces guidelines and rules for site-sensitive urban and
architectural design. |
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ISSN: | 1450-569X 2217-8066 |