Celebrating a DECADE of Making Better Cities Together

18 December 2014

The Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme (MuSPP) Team and Partners celebrated a 'Decade of Making Better Cities Together' on 11th December in Pristina. The MuSPP is implemented by UN-Habitat and financed by the Swedish Development Cooperation.click here for more information

Concrete steps towards the implementation of `Mirushë/Miruša - Green Corridor` in Malishevë/Mališevo

27 November 2014

The Capital Investment Project "Green Corridor - Improving mobility and public spaces in the town center", a joint investment of the Municipality of Malishevë/Mališevo and MuSPP, was inaugurated on 27 November at the centre of Malishevë/Mališevo. This Capital Investment Project derives from the draft Municipal Development Plan of Malishevë/Mališevo, as a tangible translation of planning into concrete improvements and changes in mobility, public spaces and environment.click here for more information

Final Seminar Making Better Cities A DECADE together

25 November 2014

Since 2005, the Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme (MuSPP) implemented by UN-Habitat and funded by the Swedish Development Cooperation has been supporting twelve Kosovo municipalities in spatial planning processes as well as project design and implementation.click here for more information

First Stakeholders Meeting to discuss main challenges and issues of the Housing sector in Gjilan Municipality, 14th October 2014

14 October 2014

The Municipality of Gjilan with support from the Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme in Kosovo (MuSPP) funded by Swedish Development Cooperation and implemented by UN-Habitat, is currently drafting a pilot Municipal Housing Profile (MHP) for Gjilan. The drafting process has been initiated by the Municipal Housing Group, consisting of officials from departments of Public Services, Urban Planning, Property and Cadastre. click here for more information

Up-to-date Solid Waste Management Plan for Hani i Elezit

03 October 2014

The Municipality of Hani i Elezit with UN-Habitat's MuSPP support, just finalised the revision of the Local Solid Waste Management Plan (LSWMP). The process was participatory and included a capacity building component in support of all relevant municipal departments.click here for more information

Improved access to the Primary School in Hani i Elezit successfully completed

03 October 2014

On the 3rd of October, the Municipality of Hani i Elezit (HiE) and UN-Habitat's MuSPP (Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme financed by the Swedish Development Cooperation) inaugurated a Capital Investment Project (CIP) aiming at regulating the north access of HiE primary school.click here for more information

Training on strategic environmental assessment (SEA) in Kosovo

03 October 2014

The training course on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) aimed at enhancing the understanding and capacity for the implementation of SEA in Kosovo spatial planning activities, and addressed general SEA principles, specific methodologies, stages and tasks. The objective of the training was to improve participants understanding of the benefits of and possibilities for using SEA as a tool in strategic decision making and to enable participants to independently utilise SEA in their own work. click here for more information

The Local Solid Waste Management Plan of Junik was approved by the Municipal Assembly

03 October 2014

Up-to-date solid waste management planning at the local level is a necessary and essential element in maintaining an environmentally-sound integrated solid waste management program. The municipality of Junik has now approved its Local Solid Waste Management Plan (LSWMP) 2014-2019, with support from UN-Habitat's Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme, financed by the Swedish Development Cooperation. click here for more information

The Municipal Assembly of Mamusha/Mamusa approves the Municipal Development Plan 2014-2023

08 August 2014

The Municipal Assembly of Mamusha/Mamuşa approved the Municipal Development Plan on July 31, 2014, after receiving consent from the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning.click here for more information

Towards improved public spaces and water supply in Hani i Elezit/Elez Han

09 July 2014

On 8th of July 2014, the Municipality of Hani i Elezit/Elez Han and UN-Habitat's Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme (MuSPP) funded by the Swedish Development Cooperation exchanged an Agreement of Cooperation for co-funding a Capital Investment Project (CIP) in the said Municipality. The CIP will improve public spaces in Paldenica and Gorance, the two biggest villages of Hani I Elezit. click here for more information

MuSPP co-finances the improvement of public space in Gračanica/Graçanicë Municipality

27 June 2014

On 26th of June 2014, an agreement of cooperation was exchanged between the Municipality of Gračanica/Graçanicë and UN-Habitat/ Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme (MuSPP) funded by the Swedish Development Cooperation. This agreement was signed for the implementation of a Capital Investment Project (CIP) aiming at regulating and upgrading the schoolyard and playground park in Radevo/Radevë.click here for more information

The Municipal Assembly of Gracanica/ Gracanice approves the Municipal Development Plan 2014- 2029+

25 June 2014

Upon consent by the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning (MESP), on the fulfillment of the requirements deriving from the Law no. 04/L-174 on Spatial Planning and Law no. 03/L-230 on Strategic Environmental Assessment, the Municipal Assembly of Gracanica/ Gracanice approved the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) on June 23, 2014.click here for more information

Brainstorming on Technical Norms for Spatial Planning towards sustainable and efficient land-use management

19 June 2014

A joint workshop organized by the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning (MESP) and MuSPP that took place on 18th June, in Prishtina has gathered together planners representing local and central level institutions, University of Prishtina and practitioners in spatial planning to discuss and share their ideas about the Technical Norms in Spatial Planning (TNSP).click here for more information

Local Waste Management Planning in Kosovo

12 June 2014

Addressing environmental concerns is one of the important priorities in Kosovo on its orientation towards European integration process. The Government of Kosovo has recently approved the National Strategy and Action Plan on Waste Management. These documents recognise that the pollution caused by improper waste management is one of the greatest environmental challenges in Kosovo. Several MuSPP3 partner municipalities have identified solid waste management as one of the most critical issues they are currently facing in the environmental field, and two municipalities have requested the Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme (MuSPP) for specific guidance on this matter, namely by updating their Local Waste Management Plans in face of the recent National Strategy and Action Plan on Waste.click here for more information

Sustainable development in Kosovo: Introducing Estonian environmental practices in Kosovo municipalities

11 June 2014

As part of the project "Sustainable development in Kosovo: introducing Estonian practices on waste and water management in Kosovo municipalities", a workshop on environmental planning practices took place on the 10th of June in Pristina. The project is funded by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and coordinated by HEDC (Harju County Entrepreneurship and Development Consultancy) in cooperation with UN-Habitat/MuSPP. The workshop included presentations on common environmental challenges in European municipalities and green infrastructure by Ms. Kadri Tillemann and on local scale sewage technologies by Mr. Indrek Salis.click here for more information

Training Workshops on the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)- Interpretation, Implementation, Monitoring and Assessment, for Municipalities of Partesh/ Partes and Gracanice/ Gracanica, May 20-22 and 29, 2014

30 May 2014

Upon consent by the Ministry of the Environment and Spatial Planning (MESP), on the fulfilment of the requirements deriving from the respective laws, in case of Gracanice/ Gracanica; and in the process of review by MESP, in the case of Partes/ Partes; and in line with training and capacity building component of the MuSPP/ UN-Habitat, with focus at expanding and enhancing the capacities and knowledge of the local government institutions for performing their duties and responsibilities, training workshops were organized on the MDP and SEA- Interpretation, Implementation, Monitoring and Assessment.click here for more information

Kosovo delegation visits environmental projects in Estonia

18 May 2014

A study visit of a Kosovo delegation to Estonia took place from 12th to 16th May 2014. The delegation, composed of municipal representatives from MuSPP partner municipalities and one representative from the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, visited the Estonian Parliament and had an occasion to meet with members of the Estonian Parliament Environment Committee, and discuss international cooperation and exchange of experiences in environmental protection and water and wastewater issues. Cross-border challenges were debated, with the example of Lake Peipus, where an effective cooperation with Russian authorities is essential. click here for more information

Towards improving public spaces of Mamushë/Mamusa

29 April 2014

An Agreement of Cooperation (AoC) for the implementation of Capital Investment Project (CIP) has been signed between Municipality of Mamushë/Mamusa and MuSPP/UN-Habitat on 28 April, 2014. The mayor of Mamushë/Mamusa, Mr.Arif Butuc, expressed his gratitude towards UN-Habitat's MuSPP, for its financial and professional support to improve the secondary school's yard as well as other municipal public spaces. The CIP is co-founded on 50/50 basis and it has derived from the process of drafting Municipal Development Plan (MDP), which has been supported professionally from UN-Habitat's MuSPP, financed by the Swedish development cooperation. The draft-MDP for Mamushë/Mamusa is waiting for the consent from the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning (MESP), whilst its Strategic Environment Assessment (SEA) has already been approved by the Municipal Assembly.click here for more information

Agreement of cooperation signed for the new Capital Investment Project (CIP) Malishevë Municipality

24 April 2014

On 23rd of April 2014 in UN-Habitat premises, an agreement of cooperation was exchanged between Municipality of Malishevë/Malishevo and UN-Habitat Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme in Kosovo ( MuSPP ) funded by the Swedish Development Cooperation. The agreement was signed between the two Parties for the implementation of capital investment project (CIP) for improving Mobility and Public Spaces in the Town Centre of Malishevë/Malishevo.click here for more information

MuSPP partners from central and local level discuss achievements, programming and challenges ahead

20 March 2014

The Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme in Kosovo (MuSPP), implemented by UN-Habitat and funded by the Swedish Development Cooperation, organized a workshop in Ohrid, FYROM, on 19 and 20 March 'Making better cities together': Where are we? Where do we want to go, and how?. The workshop aimed at introducing the Programme to newly elected Mayors from MuSPP partner municipalities, its respective support and related achievements, as well as discussing the new municipal planning management requirements set by the Government of Kosovo, challenges and recommendations for yearly programming and further cooperation.click here for more information

MuSPP/ UN-Habitat and MESP signed MoU

19 March 2014

At the margin of the workshop 'Making better cities together': Where are we? Where do we want to go, and how?', that took place on March 19-20, 2014 in Ohrid, the Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme (MuSPP) and the Minister of Environment and Spatial Planning (MESP), Mr Dardan Gashi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding providing a comprehensive framework of cooperation between the Ministry and UN-Habitat for the smooth implementation of the MuSPP which aims to sustainable development of partner municipalities through strategic and comprehensive planning interventions.click here for more information

Municipal Assembly of Hani i Elezit / Elez Han approves Detailed Urban Plan of Centre and Park Neighbourhood

03 March 2014

The Assembly of Hani i Elezit/Elez Han approved the Detailed Urban Plan (DUP) for the Center and Park neighbourhood of the municipality, on its second annual meeting held on 27th of February 2014. The Plan was drafted by the department of Urbanism, Cadastre and Environment Protection (UCEP) within the municipality, with professional support of the Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programe (MuSPP), implemented by UN-Habitat and funded by the Swedish Development Cooperation. The plan aims to guide development within the area by ensuring the integrated delivery of infrastructure i.e. roads, sewage systems as well as encouraging the use of non-motorised modes of transport. The plan was also drafted in an inclusive manner with the participation of all relevant stakeholders throughout the entire process. click here for more information

Zatra Green Boulevard inauguration

29 January 2014

The inauguration ceremony of Zatra Green Boulevard took place on January 29, 2014 in Peja/Pec. The project is deriving from the municipal spatial planning process (Municipal/Urban Development and Urban Regulatory Plans) and came as the result of a participatory design approach, together with other partners such as MOBKOS - Urban Mobility in Kosovo, and the University of Ghent. The project is integrated in a city-wide approach to promote connectivity and soft mobility. Zatra neighbourhood was subject of an Urban Regulatory Plan, developed jointly by UN-Habitat and the municipality of Peja/Pec.click here for more information

Inauguration of Moronica Natural Park in Junik, Kosovo

28 January 2014

The Municipality of Junik, together with the Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme (MuSPP) implemented by UN-Habitat and financed by the Swedish Development Cooperation, held an inauguration of the capital investment project (CIP) of Moronica Natural Park in Junik on January 28, 2014. The capital investment project is a result from the planning process and was developed jointly by the Municipality of Junik and MuSPP, through a participatory process.click here for more information

MuSPP participated in UN-Habitat's Expert group meeting on Public Space

14 January 2014

The Municipal Spatial Planning Support Programme (MuSPP) was invited to participate in an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on the theme of Public space in the global agenda for sustainable development. The main objectives of the meeting were to discuss UN-Habitat's policy approach and strategy on public space, and to refine a planned Global Toolkit on Public Space.click here for more information