Project details

Program: Study & Research | Public | School

Status: Conceptual

Project year: 2018

Size: 20000 m2

Location: Bathore, Tirana

Client: Study & Research

Project Team: Arber Shaka

Collaborators: Arber Shala

Project Title

THE RELATION OF PUBLIC SPACES IN TIRANA

TRANSITIONAL AND PRODUCTIVE SPACES FOR THE COMMUNITY OF TIRANA AND THE COMMUNITY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF TIRANA

CENTER FOR INTEGRATION AND EDUCATION OF COMMUNITIES

Abstract:

From the inception of this research, the primary objective has been to challenge the conventional notion of public spaces in Tirana and instead craft a novel, sustainable paradigm of public spaces that harmoniously integrate diverse and distinct activities within a singular communal space. This innovative public space model is designed to benefit not only the local communities but also the broader neighborhoods of Tirana and the multitude of passers-by and visitors.

The core concept revolves around the creation of a multifunctional center, housing an array of activities tailored to the interests and needs of all citizens and communities. The overarching aim of this envisioned center is the reinvigoration of communal values. This endeavor will be achieved through innovative approaches, emphasizing high-quality transitional education, social responsibility, and the cultivation of interpersonal skills, thus facilitating personal and professional growth. Additionally, the center will offer serene and recreational environments to enhance overall well-being.

Our research encompasses all neighborhoods and communities in Tirana, with particular attention to areas like Bathore and Paskuqan. These regions confront challenges arising from rapid construction and informal infrastructure development, which, in turn, contribute to the looming threat of urban congestion. This predicament poses substantial risks, including increased organized crime, human trafficking, and the illicit trade of narcotics.

Within these challenges, we discern an opportunity to transform these underutilized spaces, hitherto spared from informal construction, into organized, productive, and accessible public realms. This transformation is to be driven by sustainable urban and social initiatives, supported by enhancements in infrastructure.

We maintain an optimistic outlook, believing that this transformation, coupled with community engagement and awareness-raising endeavors, will lead to a noteworthy reduction in organized crime, human trafficking, and the sale of prohibited narcotics. Furthermore, it will provide the young population in these communities with a safer, more fulfilling environment, enabling them to engage in activities of their choosing and chart their own destinies freely.