SUMP works well on
different scales –
experiences from Slovenia
ECOMM 2014, Florence
Aljaž Plevnik, Mojca Balant, Luka Mladenovič
Urban 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
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Experiences with SUMPs
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Experiences with SUMPs
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LJUBLJANA
280.000 inh
Ljubljana - background
• following national SUMP project
• first SUMP in Slovenia
• Civitas Elan measure (2008/2012)
• UIRS – measure leader & lobbyist
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Ljubljana - process
DRIVERS
• elements of SUMP implemented
• sustainable objectives for 20 ys
• EU cofinancing
bike/walk
• complementary measures in Civitas
• external advice
• EU experience (ELTIS, Civitas..)
car
public transport
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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
VS.
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Ljubljana – conclusions
LESSONS LEARNED
• early support & ownership
• traditional experts
• media & NGO‘s
• capacity building & international expertise
• IT WORKS!
coming in autumn 2014
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LJUTOMER
10.000 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 GORICA
100.000 inh in region
Nova Gorica – background
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Nova Gorica – SUMP Conference
“SUMPs: From Local To Territorial and
Administrative Cross-Border Experiences”
Annual PUMAS Conference
Nova Gorica, Slovenia, June 4th, 2014
www.pumasproject.eu
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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 Plevnik
Urban 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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