“Ferizaj/Urosevac, an attractive place with dynamic development; Regional terminal; An open city with perspective; Bridge for economic, and cultural development; a port to the mountains; a place with unique bifurcation and recreation. An integrative city between capitals; a place with investment potentials for its citizens; an ecological friendly city where it is worth of living”- is the final vision statement drafted by civil society representatives and presented to the Mayor of Ferizaj/Urosevac on April 23, 2007.

The statement come as result of the work done by civil society, business community and media in close collaboration with professionals during a 3-day visioning workshop that took place in Ohrid aiming at shaping together the common vision for the future development of Ferizaj/Urosevac.

“We were convinced that our town needs remodeling, a different viewpoint and treatment, a new vision. We would be happy if we could create a new image for our city, we would be happy if tomorrow, this image becomes part of the identity of a new Ferizaj/Urosevac” said Afrim Demiri, one of the participants in the workshop.

The workshop resulted in a commitment of the municipal decision makers to integrate the results in the final Municipal Development Plan and involve the civil society in the implementation of the plan.

The report on visioning workshop for Ferizaj/Urosevac will be available soon.