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Papers by Jasmina Siljanoska

The paper examines and compares the two planning concepts based on policies of decentralisation a... more The paper examines and compares the two planning concepts based on policies of decentralisation and sustainable development, one from the period of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia, part of the SFRY, and the second derived from different current political and planning strategies. Although the two periods have distinctively different features, the two concepts seem to have more in common than they differentiate.

In order to influence the design agenda locally in the city of Skopje the municipalities have ado... more 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.

Energy and Buildings, Mar 1, 2016

IGI Global eBooks, 2020

This chapter will examine the transition zones around the borderline of the legal perimeter defin... more This chapter will examine the transition zones around the borderline of the legal perimeter defined by law and master planning of Skopje that have always played a role of interactive borderland in which the concept of interactivity and urban-rural-exurban synergy is applicable. Of particular interest is how edge position of certain abandoned structures, industrial areas in particular, in the period of post-socialist transition have affected use and movement patterns changing. These structures have originally influenced the surrounding area by their users, and now they are largely neglected or underused and need interventions of rehabilitation into beneficial use. The authors support the view that there is significance in conceiving of a “edge effect” of the re-habilitated social and industrial fringe structures. They find that they should be given more consideration in the context of new economies and innovative technologies which will enable rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the existing premises.

Built Environment, Jun 1, 2012

The turn of the century was characterised by many different tendencies and shifting paradigms in ... more The turn of the century was characterised by many different tendencies and shifting paradigms in theory and practices that affected the way the cities are planned and governed. Out of many present tendencies in the knowledge about the contemporary cities' future development, the sensitive city paradigm stands out as an effective way of transition from smart city because it has added the component of equity into equation. The sensitive city paradigm uses data innovation, artificial intelligence along with human consciousness in order to advance the decision-making processes in urban planning, while promoting discussion and inclusion of various stakeholders to find out solution. In this respect the paper refers to the concept of living labs which perpetuate inclusive city and present a real-life test and experimentation environment. For the idea to be described the experiences and results carried out through the Skopje Urban Living Lab (SkULL), established as part of the ROCK (Regeneration and Optimisation of Cultural heritage in creative and Knowledge cities), European Union's Horizon 2020 project, have been used. The historic area of the city centre of Skopje, including the Old Bazaar, Medieval City Fortress and the immediate vicinity, presented demonstration area on which to develop collaborative and innovative ways of local citizens, businesses and other stakeholders' involvement in the processes of cultural heritage rehabilitation and re-utilisation. The paper presented three core activities which have been carried out through the SkULL: 1. Those that supported the concept of "open" city, especially open data and open knowledge. In order to realise the idea a digital platform for open sources information on land use, property of the parcels and other cadastre information has been launched, as well information on different urban data collected through sensors and ICT tools; 2. Those that support and foster collaborative ideas and shared experiences for better understanding of the protected area development potentials and qualitative spatial re-use, by introducing ICT incubators and innovative technologies, as well creative industries and contemporary "crafts" as suppliers of new products and services. The dominant forms of the activities were "Open days" and the "Shops with history" initiative inauguration and 3. Those that brought together multiple stakeholders (researchers, artists and students, citizens and local government) in creative workshops to participate in co-designing and co-shaping of the spaces/structures of the historic city.

Prostor, Jun 30, 2017

Prethodno priopaeenje UDK 711.4(497.17 Skopje)"00" Tehnièke znanosti / Arhitektura i urbanizam 2.... more Prethodno priopaeenje UDK 711.4(497.17 Skopje)"00" Tehnièke znanosti / Arhitektura i urbanizam 2.01.02.-Urbanizam i prostorno planiranje Èlanak primljen / prihvaaeen: 28. 3. 2017. / 13. 6. 2017.

Docomomo Journal

The 1963 earthquake in Skopje, North Macedonia, prompted an international response culminating in... more The 1963 earthquake in Skopje, North Macedonia, prompted an international response culminating in the Town Planning Project financed by the UN Special Fund, which resulted in a new master plan for the city. An international competition for the reconstruction of the Skopje city center was launched as part of the project. The Kenzo Tange entry, which won three-fifths of the first prize, became a representation of the new Skopje. It relied on an autofabulation approach, using elements like ‘city gate’ and ‘city wall’ as important parts of the concept. One of the major features was the City Wall housing development which encircled the central business district (CBD). This paper examines the initial proposal and the phases it passed through to become a new development plan for the center. In this process, Tange played a significant role, defining major planning aspects of the complex, which was later completed according to projects by local architects. The City Wall supported housing as ...

Energy and Buildings, 2016

ABSTRACT In order to present core issues usually addressed under sustainable urbanism, the paper ... more ABSTRACT In order to present core issues usually addressed under sustainable urbanism, the paper makes a broad scanning of a number of relevant documents dealing with sustainable development. A wider selection has been made reflecting the major segments of the EU policy in this area, the standpoints of professional bodies on sustainable cities and of educational association of planning on issues of sustainable development. This overview has been complemented with the strategy of UNESCO on teaching and learning for a sustainable future. The overview shows a continuous increase of sensitivity towards spatial/urban issues which could be dealt with in a successful way only by urban planners who could supply innovative solutions based on a participatory and inclusive process of planning. Higher education institutions in the field of urban planning must respond adequately to these challenges by strengthening their disciplinary profiles and expertise on which to build their interdisciplinary interconnectedness with other disciplines in the arena of sustainability. In this process, the approaches chosen in teaching sustainable urbanism will be of great importance as they will influence the learners and prepare them to react to the ever changing circumstances of everyday life. The paper proposes a conceptual framework of sustainable urbanism and suggests a number of approaches to teaching and learning that could respond to this challenge.

Built Environment

The political changes in the 1990s have led to changes in the urban development of cities in Sout... more The political changes in the 1990s have led to changes in the urban development of cities in South-East Europe (SEE). In this process, smaller cities especially have suffered demographically, economically and spatially. Although there is some agreement on the main drivers of shrinkage, the effects are not the same for all cities and there is a recognizable difference in the impacts of shrinkage on cities located in different regions. The researched cases show that various reasons lie behind these differences. Many small cities have lost their role within the system of spatial organization in regions and sub-regions. When structural changes transform the economic bases of cities and a new social and political system adopts new planning paradigms, it is of interest to discover why shrinkage has happened only in some regions and why the level of shrinkage differs between municipalities within regions, what their consequences are, and how cities can respond. The paper gives initial answ...

Advances in Civil and Industrial Engineering