Skopje Public Space Evaluated: Analysis and Typologies
Date Issued
2020
Author(s)
Penchikj, D., Siljanoska, J., and Jovanovska, D.
Abstract
In order to influence the design agenda locally in the city of Skopje the municipalities have adopted
a range of strategies, standards, guidelines and control practices for quality public spaces which in
many cases accommodate ‘generic’ and ‘globalized’ design principles and are not always appropriate
to the local context and peculiarities. For better understanding the requirements of the different
public realm spaces and guiding local communities’ decisions on future responsive planning solutions
it was necessary to structure proper public realm typologies created for a locally recognised
purpose and based on criteria relevant to that purpose. At this juncture, although broad comparisons
across extremely diverse spatial classifications and versatile framework are made, we primarily refer
to one of the most recent international definitions in this area which is offered by The Charter of Public
Space, while the valuation to the analysis and findings presented in the Public Space Profile for
the city of Skopje, a study which was supported by the UN Habitat (Enhanced Right to the City for All)
as a brief overview of the current practices of public space development and management in Skopje.
The presented study was focused on understanding and analysis of the existing system of public
spaces in Skopje in relation with relevant municipalities and local peculiarities. In-depths analysis
has been performed on selected public spaces with focus on selected indicators through a combination
of cadastre maps, city and municipal GIS platforms and site visiting. Definition of urban public
space, of quantitative and qualitative indicators relevant to public space and the methodology for measuring
of the quantitative and qualitative parameters of public spaces in Skopje has been performed
relevant to the SDG 11.7 developed by UN Habitat (Target 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to
safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older
persons and persons with disabilities) and site analysis. The results and the findings from the research
are supported by a set of recommendations, which provide solid basis for future discussions
and improved urban policy on public space development and management.
a range of strategies, standards, guidelines and control practices for quality public spaces which in
many cases accommodate ‘generic’ and ‘globalized’ design principles and are not always appropriate
to the local context and peculiarities. For better understanding the requirements of the different
public realm spaces and guiding local communities’ decisions on future responsive planning solutions
it was necessary to structure proper public realm typologies created for a locally recognised
purpose and based on criteria relevant to that purpose. At this juncture, although broad comparisons
across extremely diverse spatial classifications and versatile framework are made, we primarily refer
to one of the most recent international definitions in this area which is offered by The Charter of Public
Space, while the valuation to the analysis and findings presented in the Public Space Profile for
the city of Skopje, a study which was supported by the UN Habitat (Enhanced Right to the City for All)
as a brief overview of the current practices of public space development and management in Skopje.
The presented study was focused on understanding and analysis of the existing system of public
spaces in Skopje in relation with relevant municipalities and local peculiarities. In-depths analysis
has been performed on selected public spaces with focus on selected indicators through a combination
of cadastre maps, city and municipal GIS platforms and site visiting. Definition of urban public
space, of quantitative and qualitative indicators relevant to public space and the methodology for measuring
of the quantitative and qualitative parameters of public spaces in Skopje has been performed
relevant to the SDG 11.7 developed by UN Habitat (Target 11.7: By 2030, provide universal access to
safe, inclusive and accessible, green and public spaces, in particular for women and children, older
persons and persons with disabilities) and site analysis. The results and the findings from the research
are supported by a set of recommendations, which provide solid basis for future discussions
and improved urban policy on public space development and management.
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