SUMP works well on different scales – experiences from Slovenia

ECOMM 2014, Florence

Aljaž Plevnik, Mojca Balant, Luka MladenovičUrban Planning Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Presentation structure

• experiences• case of bigger city - Ljubljana• case of small city - Ljutomer• case of region - Nova Gorica• conclusions

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Experiences

• involved in SUMPs since 2003• authors of 4 SUMPs • national guidance on SUMP• national SUMP platform• trainers for SI, CRO & Euromed• supporting starter cities in CH4

Experiences with SUMPs

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Experiences with SUMPs

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LJUBLJANA280.000 inh

Ljubljana - background

• following national SUMP project • first SUMP in Slovenia• Civitas Elan measure (2008/2012)• UIRS – measure leader & lobbyist

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bike/walkcar

public transport

Ljubljana - process

DRIVERS• elements of SUMP implemented

• sustainable objectives for 20 ys

• EU cofinancing

• complementary measures in Civitas

• external advice

• EU experience (ELTIS, Civitas..)

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VS.

Ljubljana - process

BARRIERS• no tradition with SUMP

• traditional planning culture

• opposition – „traditional“ experts

• different understanding of SUMP

• unsustainable trends for 20 ys

• poor adoption by the city

Ljubljana – conclusions

LESSONS LEARNED • early support & ownership

• traditional experts

• media & NGO‘s

• capacity building & international expertise

• IT WORKS!

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coming in autumn 2014coming in autumn 2014

LJUTOMER10.000 inh

Ljutomer - background

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Ljutomer - background

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Ljutomer - process

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Ljutomer - results

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Ljutomer - results

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Ljutomer – lessons learned

• inclusive & productive • mayor‘s support & early ownership• involvement of stakeholders• limited city capacities • influence from higher levels• regional SUMPs as solution

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NOVA GORICA100.000 inh in region

Nova Gorica – background

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Nova Gorica – SUMP Conference

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“SUMPs: From Local To Territorial and Administrative Cross-Border Experiences”

Annual PUMAS Conference

Nova Gorica, Slovenia, June 4th, 2014

www.pumasproject.eu

Nova Gorica – background

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Nova Gorica – process

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Nova Gorica – lessons so far

BARRIERS• difficulties with coordination body• limited cooperation• language barriers• different planning systems and cultures• PT is a main topic, though limited responsibilites

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Nova Gorica – lessons so far

Joint/regional SUMP is a better solution for: • regions with polycentric structure of the region• smaller cities with capacity problems • strong influence from higher levels of governance

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Conclusions

FUTURE PLANS• National SUMP platform• national SUMP audit scheme• SUMP implementation

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Conclusions

GENERAL• SUMP works well on all scales• initial ownership is crucial• guidelines are only a framework• higher level support boosts the take up• lack of knowledge and expertise• unclear legal status of SUMPs• involvement from the national level

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Conclusions

SMALLER CITIES • inclusive and productive SUMPs• no strategic mobility planning• changes in planning practice• limited capacities • influence from higher levels• regional SUMPs as solution

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Thank you!

Aljaž PlevnikUrban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia

Trnovski pristan 2, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

Tel +386 1 4201323

aljaz.plevnik@uirs.si

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