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The Detriments and Benefits of the Fall of Planning: The Evolution of Public Space in a Balkan Post-socialist Capital

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  • Dorina Pojani
  • Giulia Maci

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The purpose of this paper is to trace the evolution of the concept and role of public spaces in the capital of Albania, Tirana, since the fall of communism almost a quarter of a century ago. During this time, public spaces have undergone a complete transformation, which is examined through a theoretical framework based on under- and over-management critiques of public space. Processes of public space under- and over-management are ongoing in Tirana, with neglect, car invasion and space privatization being the most problematic issues. However, the authors argue that both under-management and over-management have had benefits as well as harm, in terms of urban diversity (economic and visual) and security.

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  • Dorina Pojani & Giulia Maci, 2015. "The Detriments and Benefits of the Fall of Planning: The Evolution of Public Space in a Balkan Post-socialist Capital," Journal of Urban Design, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 20(2), pages 251-272, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cjudxx:v:20:y:2015:i:2:p:251-272
    DOI: 10.1080/13574809.2015.1009013
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