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Становништво у просторним плановима у Републици Србији – пракса, дилеме и могућности
No full textОсновни циљ свих просторно-планерских активности је побољшање
квалитета живота становништва на планираној територији. Становништво својим
бројем, структуром и динамиком детерминише потребе за инфраструктуром, јавним
службама, стамбеним фондом, економским активностима итд. У контексту просторног
планирања становништво се јавља и као субјекат и као објекат планирања. Сегмент
који се односи на становништво представља саставни део просторних планова на
свим територијалним нивоима и представља део шире области која обухвата и мрежу
насеља и јавне службе. Међутим, анализа националних, регионалних и локалних
планова у Републици Србији показује значајне разлике у начину на који је овај
сегмент третиран, као и ограничену употребљивост појединих анализа и пројекција,
што указује на недостатак методолошке и терминолошке уједначености. Предмет
рада је истраживање начина обраде овог сегмента просторног плана, како кроз
анализу и оцену стања, дефинисане циљеве и планска решења, тако и предвиђене
мере имплементације, али и усклађеност са осталим сегментима плана. Примарни
циљ рада је да се, на основу резултата спроведене анализе, изведу закључци и дају
препоруке за унапређење праксе просторног планирања у сегменту становништво.
Основни закључак је да сегмент становништво мора бити схваћен као предуслов
и важна детерминанта формирања оптималних планских решења и у том смислу
мора претходити обради осталих сегмената плана и бити максимално усклађен са
актуелним демографским подацима
Are new housing developments in Serbia heading towards sustainability? Old vs new neighborhood comparison in Belgrade’s Višnjička Banja settlement
No full textIn post-socialist Serbia, the commodification of housing has perceptibly affected standards in residential urban planning and design, which are increasingly ubordinated to profit interests. In the context of the current challenges of residential intensification and urban sprawl in the capital city, one of the key urban issues is the quality of housing and its environment. This paper discusses the sustainability of new housing complexes in comparison to those built during the socialist period. As representative cases for comparative analysis, old and new neighborhoods in the Višnjička Banja settlement in Belgrade have been selected, namely the Višnjička Banja neighborhood from the 1970s-80s, and the Sunnyville neighborhood, the construction of which began in the late 2010s. Drawing on a conceptual framework of sustainable housing which integrates desirable socio-cultural, environmental and economic characteristics in this field, the study develops the Neighborhood Sustainability Assessment (NSA) tool, based on a literature review, previously established conceptual models and an empirical approach. The materials used in the research include original data and graphic documentation from the project authors’ publications, available planning and project documentation, open-source spatial data, and photo documentation from the field. This study questions whether the new, post-socialist practice of building residential settlements is oriented towards the goals and recommendations of sustainable housing, and whether it leads to an improvement or deterioration of housing conditions, compared to those fostered during the socialist period. The general research aim is to examine the prospects of current housing practices in Serbia, and highlight their long-term and irreversible effects on urban development and the quality of life of residents. Finally, by reaffirming thorough and comprehensive reflections on housing from the socialist period, in light of contemporary sustainability requirements, the authors indicate the need for improving the existing methodological frameworks in the domain of the urban planning and design of new residential developments in Serbia
The Influence of Information and Communication Technology on Economic Growth in Europe
No full textThe aim of this study is to estimate thtrae influence of information and communication technology, based on the use of the ICT development index (measured by the number of Internet users, fixed broadband Internet subscribers, and the number of mobile subscriptions per 100 inhabitants), on economic development measured by gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. For this purpose, data were collected from a panel of 43 European countries from 2000 to 2020, and three econometric models were used to investigate the impact of ICT use on GDP per capita growth. First, multiple linear regression (MLR) and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression were used to research the impact of ICT use on individual countries. Then, a generalized linear dynamic data (GLD) panel model was taken to provide a general model of the dependence of the observed variables. Accordingly, a positive and significant relationship between real GDP per capita and ICT use in Europe is confirmed. The obtained results also show that the impact of ICT on economic growth is greater in low-income countries, i.e., those belonging to Eastern and Central Europe. It is crucial that governments follow the dynamics of the ICT sector and implement specific policies
Are Plans in Serbia Age-friendly? A Comparative Analysis of Gen eral Urban Plans in the Context of Population Ageing
No full textPopulation ageing represents a key demographic change that has profound implications for urban planning, mobility and access to services. As cities struggle to become more inclusive and resilient, planning systems must proactively respond to the needs of an ageing society. This paper examines whether the general urban plans in Serbia sufficiently consider and respond to the challenges of demographic ageing. The study examines to what extent and in what way urban development plans in Serbia take into account the needs of an ageing population. The paper focuses on the general urban plans (GUPs) of four Serbian cities - Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš and Kragujevac - and examines how population ageing is taken into account throughout the planning process and how demographic trends influence planning solutions in terms of spatial structure, housing, mobility and access to services. The study adopts a policy analysis approach that combines a qualitative content analysis of planning documents with a comparative framework based on the World Health Organization’s Age-friendly Cities Framework. Preliminary findings suggest that while demographic trends are occasionally acknowledged, they are rarely translated into spatially informed strategies or participatory mechanisms tailored to older adults. The paper argues that age-friendly planning should go beyond demographic reporting and incorporate age-related needs into the analytical, participatory and normative phases of planning. By linking local planning practices with global frameworks, this study contributes to the discussion on socially just and demographically adapted spatial development.Editor: Natalija Miri
The Myth of Carrying Capacity: How Migration and Innovation Reshape Population-Environment Dynamics
No full textThe concept of “carrying capacity” assumes a static limit to the number of people an environment can support, but does not take into account migration, urbanization and technological adaptation. Migration is a crucial factor in the population- environment nexus. Migration changes population distribution, resource demand and environmental pressures — often in ways that challenge traditional assumptions about carrying capacity. This paper deconstructs this myth by analyzing how human mobility redistributes the ecological footprint, mitigates localized pressures, and poses new sustainability challenges. Using case studies of rural-urban migration, climate-induced displacement, and cross-border labor flows, we show that migration shifts environmental pressures (e.g., urban congestion vs. rural exodus), enables redistribution of resources (e.g., remittances to finance sustainable agriculture), and complicates Malthusian narratives (e.g., high-density cities often have lower per capita emissions than dispersed populations). We argue that carrying capacity models need to incorporate spatial dynamics (migration networks) and institutional responses (adaptive infrastructure, equitable policies). By looking at the connections between population and environment through the lens of mobility and innovation, this topic can inform policymakers on ways to harness migration for sustainability, not just suppress population growth.Editor: Natalija Miri
Supplementary data for the article: Budović, A., Jocić, N.,& Méndez-Ortega, C.. (2025). Territorialising globalisation in a post-socialist city: Differences in employment location patterns between foreign and domestic KIBS. Cities, 158, 105700. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2024.105700
No full textSupplementary material for: [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cities.2024.105700]Related to published version: [https://gery.gef.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1997
Participatory Planning in Mining Areas – The Research Outline of the MINIPART Project
No full textThis paper presents the research outline of the MINIPART project – Improving Participation in Spatial Planning of Mining Areas. The project is developed and supported under the PRISMA program by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, grant #7598. It addresses issues arising from large-scale mineral extraction, which often leads to substantial changes in local communities and the environment, predominantly negative ones (e.g. monofunctional economy; environmental degradation; health issues; and resettlement). Opposition from communities and experts against mining in Serbia has intensified since the 2000s, underscoring the significance of meaningful public participation in urban and regional planning of mining areas. MINIPART is designed as an exploratory study that employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Its objective is to identify the most suitable participation methods, tested and tailored to stakeholders in mining areas, including vulnerable groups. A database of participatory methods will be developed through a literature review, insights gained from a study visit to a mining area abroad, and discussions with external collaborators. Best-tailored methods will be selected through a survey in the case study mining area – the City of Bor and Majdanpek Municipality – as well as interviews with stakeholders and testing with focus groups. The novelty of this project lies in the active involvement of diverse stakeholders in the development of the most appropriate participatory methods.Editor: Mladen Šoški
Impact of the agri-geographical transformation of rural settlements on the geospatial dynamics of soil erosion intensity in municipalities of Central Serbia
No full textThe aim of study is to analyze the agri-geographical transformation of rural settlements on changes in the intensity of soil erosion and the geospatial differentiation of soil erosion intensity according to the specificities of rural settlements. The study area included 349 rural settlements in 14 municipalities of Central Serbia. The shift-share analysis method was applied to identify four types of rural settlements: progressive, stagnant, regressive, and dominantly regressive types. An erosion potential model was used to estimate the soil erosion in 1971 and 2011. Cluster analysis (CA) was used to differentiate rural areas of municipalities based on selected indicators. The highest rates of soil erosion intensity reduction were found in the regressive and dominantly regressive types (average specific gross erosion 1971: Ws1 = 980 m3/km2/year; 2011: Ws2 = 587 m3/km2/year). The lowest reduction in erosion intensity was observed in the progressive and stagnant types (average specific gross erosion in 1971: Ws1 = 1,214 m3/km2/year; 2011: Ws2 = 936 m3/km2/year). The spatial differentiation of municipalities through CA revealed a clear pattern: the risk of soil erosion decreases along a north-south gradient. Also, the results of CA showed that natural conditions (forest cover, mean altitude, sediments of Neogene) are the most significant in the differentiation of the rural space of Central Serbia. The multidisciplinary approach used in this study enables a holistic understanding of erosion processes, supports the identification of spatial patterns, and facilitates the formulation of targeted and region-specific land management strategies
Housing Age and Urban Zones in the Changing Patterns of Socioeconomic Segregation in Belgrade
No full textThis study explores the evolving patterns of residential segregation in Belgrade by analysing the interactions between socioeconomic structure and urban morphology across three census periods: 2002, 2011, and 2022. Employing a two-dimensional analytical framework, the research distinguishes between (1) urban zones—central, middle, and peripheral—and (2) housing age: pre- WWII, socialist (1945–1990), and post-socialist (1991–2022). Occupation serves as a proxy for socioeconomic status, and spatial patterns are assessed using location quotients and segregation indices to capture both localized and city-wide dynamics. Findings indicate a persistent and deepening centre–periphery divide, with higher socioeconomic strata increasingly concentrated in centrally located, post-socialist developments and pre-WWII housing, while peripheral and post-war socialist areas showgreater heterogeneity or signs of marginalization. Evidence of gentrification and selective upgrading is observed in the central and inner-middle zones, whereas the socioeconomic profile of the urban periphery remains shaped by informal housing developments. The results confirm the complex nature of post-socialist urban transformation, where increased economic polarization does not uniformly translate into spatial polarization. Instead, micro-level segregation, housing market dynamics, and institutional legacies produce a patchwork of socio-spatial outcomes.Editor: Daniel Göle