METREX The Network of European Metropolitan Regions and AreasMETREX The Network of European Metropolitan Regions and Areas

12-14 September 2016 TURAS & METREX Sofia Autumn Conference12-14 September 2016 TURAS & METREX Sofia Autumn Conference

Theme Urban resilience and sustainabilityTheme Urban resilience and sustainability

Host Municipality of Sofiap y

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TRANSITIONING  TOWARDS  URBANRESILIENCE  AND  SUSTAINABILITYRESILIENCE  AND  SUSTAINABILITY

project funded by the European Commission through the Seventh Framework Programmeproject funded by the European Commission through the Seventh Framework Programme

Sofia MunicipalitySofia Municipalitywww sofia bgwww.sofia.bg

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METREX The Network of European Metropolitan Regions and AreasMETREX The Network of European Metropolitan Regions and Areas

12-14 September 2016 TURAS & METREX Sofia Autumn ConferenceSepte be 0 6 U S & So a utu Co e e ce

Theme Urban resilience and sustainabilityTheme Urban resilience and sustainability

METREX

METREX is The Network of European Metropolitan Regions and Areas. It was founded in 1996 at thep p gGlasgow Metropolitan Regions Conference, supported by Local Authorities and Government bodiesg p g , pp yin the West of Scotland and DG Regio of the European Commission. Its purpose is the exchange g p p p gof information, knowledge, understanding and experience in metropolitan affairs but with a core, g , g p pinterest in spatial planning and development. It now has Members from some 50 of the majorp p g p jmetropolitan areas in Europe. METREX holds biannual Conferences and works through Expert p p g pGroups and Projects on issues of common interest. Details are at www.eurometrex.org p j g

Context EUSDR - EU Strategy for the Danube Region

The EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) is a macro-regional strategy adopted by theEuropean Commission in December 2010 and endorsed by the European Council in 2011. TheStrategy was jointly developed by the Commission, together with the Danube Region countries andstakeholders, in order to address common challenges together. The Sttrategy seeks to create synergies and coordination between existing policies and initiatives taking place across the DanubeRegion.

© EUSDR - Text EUSDR web site

Monday 12 September 2016 Networking Day - Parallel MeetingsMonday 12 September 2016 Networking Day - Parallel Meetings

Networking venue Ramada Hotel SofiaNetworking venue Ramada Hotel Sofia

Programme TURAS & METREX Sofia Autumn Conferenceg10.00 - 18.0010.00 - 18.00

Room 1 - Merdjan 10.00 - 12.00 - Nordic NetworkRoom 1 - Merdjan 10.00 - 12.00 - Nordic Network

12.00 - 13.00 Snack lunch12.00 - 13.00 Snack lunch

Room 1 - Merdjan 13.00 - 16.00 - Baltic SpaceRoom 1 - Merdjan 13.00 - 16.00 - Baltic Space

Room 1 - Merdjan 16.30 - 18.30 - METREX Managing Committee MeetingRoom 1 - Merdjan 16.30 - 18.30 - METREX Managing Committee Meeting* METREX President, Dr. Nicola SCHELLING and SG Henk BOUWMANMETREX President, Dr. Nicola SCHELLING and SG Henk BOUWMAN

Parallel Meetings of METREX Expert GroupsParallel Meetings of METREX Expert Groups

Room 2 - Topaz 14.30 – 16.30 - Metropolitan GovernanceRoom 2 - Topaz 14.30 – 16.30 - Metropolitan Governance

Room 3 - Sapfir 14.30 - 16.30 - URMARoom 3 - Sapfir 14.30 - 16.30 - URMA

19.30 - 21.30 Welcome Reception ar Ramada hotel19.30 21.30 Welcome Reception ar Ramada hotel

Sofia, Independence SquareSofia, Independence Square

Tuesday 13 September TURAS and METREX DayTuesday 13 September TURAS and METREX Day

Themes Urban resilience and sustainabilityThemes Urban resilience and sustainability

Conference Venue Ramada Hotel SofiaConference Venue Ramada Hotel Sofia

Programme TURAS & METREX Sofia Autumn ConferenceProgramme TURAS & METREX Sofia Autumn Conference08 30 - 9 00 Registration08.30 - 9.00 Registration

9 00 - 9 30 Welcome and Introduction9. 00 - 9.30 Welcome and Introduction Sofia MunicipalitySofia Municipality* Yordanka Fandakova Sofia Mayor* Yordanka Fandakova, Sofia Mayor* Irina Savina Sofia Vice Mayor for Investments and Construction* Irina Savina, Sofia Vice Mayor for Investments and ConstructionPresident of METREXPresident of METREX* Dr Nicola SCHELLING President of Stuttgart Region* Dr. Nicola SCHELLING, President of Stuttgart Region

9 30 15 00 TURAS Project O tcomes9.30-15.00 TURAS Project Outcomes

9 30 10 30 TURAS T iti i t d b ili d t i bilit9.30 - 10.30 TURAS - Transitioning towards urban resilience and sustainabilityTURAS project overview and general outcomes; Geospatial ICT-support * professor Zorica Nedovic-Budic, University College Dublin, TURaS scientific leader

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Limiting urban sprawlg p* Alexander Slaev, Associate Professor, Varna Free University, , y

• Open discussionOpen discussion

10.30-11.00 Coffee and tea10.30 11.00 Coffee and tea

11.00-12.30 TURAS - Featuring TURAS Key Urban Resilience Issues (WP) and Partner Communities Practices11.00-12.30 TURAS - Featuring TURAS Key Urban Resilience Issues (WP) and Partner Communities Practices

Role of local and regional authorities as “bridging actors “to define the contours of a place and community basedRole of local and regional authorities as “bridging actors “to define the contours of a place- and community-based L l t d lt f th TURAS WP 6 h d ili t ieconomy. Lessons learnt and results from the TURAS WP 6 research around resilient economies.

* Patrick Van Den Abeele - work package leader for TURaS, from IBGE / BIM - Brussels Environment.Patrick Van Den Abeele work package leader for TURaS, from IBGE / BIM Brussels Environment.The WP6 case studies in the region of Rome and Overview on WP7 transversal planning approaches in creation andThe WP6 case studies in the region of Rome and Overview on WP7 transversal planning approaches in creation and implementation of place-based integrated strategies for transition to better resilience and sustainability* Adrian Hill OSMOS network The Technology Transfer Initiative GmbH University of Stuttgartimplementation of place-based integrated strategies for transition to better resilience and sustainability.* Adrian Hill, OSMOS network, The Technology Transfer Initiative GmbH, University of Stuttgart

* O di i* Open discussion12 30 13 30 L h12.30 - 13.30 Lunch

13 30 1 00 TURAS T i i i d b ili d i bili P l13.30 -15.00 TURAS - Transitioning towards urban resilience and sustainability - Partner examplesSocial Resilience Planning for Barking, London

* Jo Sinclair -London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, UK g g gThe role of Belgrade Metropolitan Area in improving territorial capital of Serbia: great hopes, false promises, and g p p g p g p , p ,bleak futures? The case of the Spatial Plan of the Republic of Serbia (2010)* Dr.Vujosevic, Dr. Krunic, Institute of Architecture and Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia (IAUS)bleak futures? The case of the Spatial Plan of the Republic of Serbia (2010)

Dr.Vujosevic, Dr. Krunic, Institute of Architecture and Urban & Spatial Planning of Serbia (IAUS)

* Open discussionOpen discussion15 00 15 30 Coffee and tea15.00 - 15.30 Coffee and tea

15 30 16 00 Reflection on TURAS from METREX15.30 -16.00 Reflection on TURAS from METREX

16 00 16 30 Invitation to METREX Spring Conference 2017 & Closing First Day16.00 - 16.30 Invitation to METREX Spring Conference 2017 & Closing First Day

16 30 18 00 METREX G l A bl16.30 -18.00 METREX General Assembly

* O i P id t D Ni l S h lli* Opening, President, Dr. Nicola Schelling* El ti d METREX M i C itt SG H k B* Elections and METREX Managing Committee, SG Henk Bouwman* METREX Future, SG Henk Bouwman

19.30- 22.00 Conference Dinner BODEGA restaurant, 8A Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd19.30 22.00 Conference Dinner BODEGA restaurant, 8A Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd

TURAS - EU FP7 Programme Project Challenges being addressed by the TURAS ProjectTURAS - EU FP7 Programme Project Challenges being addressed by the TURAS Project

Cities represent the major consumer of resources which can greatly impact surroundingCities represent the major consumer of resources, which can greatly impact surroundinglandscapes and the communities therein Many urban areas are vulnerable to gradual environmentallandscapes and the communities therein. Many urban areas are vulnerable to gradual environmentalchange and many city dwellers are concerned with the impacts of rapid or unregulated land usechange and many city dwellers are concerned with the impacts of rapid or unregulated land usechange environmental health and human well being This is further exacerbated within citychange, environmental health and human well being. This is further exacerbated within citycommunities expecially those that are socio economically disadvantagedcommunities, expecially those that are socio-economically disadvantaged.

Urban planners managers and designers face demands from communities and individuals for moreUrban planners, managers and designers face demands from communities and individuals for moreinclusivity in planning adaptive strategiesinclusivity in planning adaptive strategies.

Th th k h ll i E iti i t d i h li ti t iti t t i th t t il dThus, the key challenge in European cities is to devise holistic transition strategies that are tailoredt th d f ll t k h ld t t i th t fl ibl d ti d li bl bto the needs of all stakeholders; strategies that are flexible, adaptive and applicable across urban

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© S© TURAS web sitewww.turas-cities.org

Wednesday 14 September 2016 Sofia DayWednesday 14 September 2016 Sofia Day

Theme Urban resilience and sustainabilityTheme Urban resilience and sustainability

Conference Venue Ramada Hotel SofiaConference Venue Ramada Hotel Sofia

Programme METREX and TURAS Sofia Autumn ConferenceProgramme METREX and TURAS Sofia Autumn Conference

9 00 9 15 W l d I t d ti9. 00 - 9.15 Welcome and Introduction

• Secretary General of METREXy• Sofia Chief Architect and colleaguesSofia Chief Architect and colleagues• ModeratorModerator

9.15 - 9.50 EU Strategy for the Danube Region - EUSDR9.15 9.50 EU Strategy for the Danube Region EUSDR

• Belin Mollov; partner area colleagues• Belin Mollov; partner area colleagues

9 50 -10 10 North - South Interface9.50 -10.10 North - South Interface

• City of Helsinki• City of Helsinki

10 10 10 30 National spatial plans in Bulgaria and integrated implementation practices10.10-10.30 National spatial plans in Bulgaria and integrated implementation practices

• prof Vesselina Troeva• prof. Vesselina Troeva

10 30 11 00 Coffee and tea10.30-11.00 Coffee and tea

11 00 11 20 Pl i f S fi M i i lit11.00 - 11.20 Planning for Sofia Municipality

S fi Chi f A hit t• Sofia Chief Architect

S fi k j t di th t t k11.20 - 11.40 Sofia key green project - expanding the metro network

• Stoyan Bratoev, Director of Sofia Metroy ,

11.40 - 12.20 Sofia Integrated Strategy for transition to better urban resilience and sustainabilityg gy y

• Boyka Kadreva, Director Territorial Planning and Sofia TURAS project leaderBoyka Kadreva, Director Territorial Planning and Sofia TURAS project leader

12.20 - 13.00 Open discussion12.20 13.00 Open discussionModeratorModerator

13.00 - 14.00 Lunch13.00 - 14.00 Lunch

14 00 - 14 30 Sofia study visit presentation14.00 - 14.30 Sofia study visit presentation

• Sofproect Director Petar Terziev and colleagues• Sofproect Director Petar Terziev and colleagues

14 30 17 00 Sofia Study Visit (by bus)14.30 - 17.00 Sofia Study Visit (by bus)

16 30 17 00 Return to Ramada Hotel and end of conference16.30 -17.00 Return to Ramada Hotel and end of conference

S f tSofproect

OP Sofproect OGP (Master Plan) is the planning body of Sofia Municipality. This municipal enterprisecarries out the most important plans for spatial development of the territory.

The Master plan of Sofia City and the suburban area of Sofia municipality, comprises the long-termstrategic plan, zoning plan and regulations and a package of implementation programs, with all g p g p g p g p p gupdates and amendments.p

The seven year Municipal Development Plans implement the Master Plan and integrates and y p p p gcoordinate all sectoral plans and strategies, including the newest one for the 2014-2020 period.coordinate all sectoral plans and strategies, including the newest one for the 2014 2020 period.These include,These include,

Specialized development programs such as the Program for development of the North territoriesSpecialized development programs, such as the Program for development of the North territoriesof Sofia Municipalityof Sofia Municipality.Pilot urban development projects and detailed plansPilot urban development projects and detailed plans Major infrastructure projects such as the new North speed tangent highway and the Ring road ofMajor infrastructure projects, such as the new North speed tangent highway and the Ring road ofSofia as part of Pan European transport corridors 4 8 and 10; boulevards junctions urban parks etcSofia as part of Pan European transport corridors 4,8 and 10; boulevards, junctions, urban parks etc.

© Sofproect © www sofproect com© Sofproect © www.sofproect.com

12=14 September 2016 TURAS & METREX Sofia Autumn Conference - Contacts and logistics12=14 September 2016 TURAS & METREX Sofia Autumn Conference - Contacts and logistics

C t t M i i lit f S fi S f tContacts Municipality of Sofia - Sofproect

Georgette RAFAILOVA• Georgette RAFAILOVAM i i lt f S fi S f t OGPMunicipalty of Sofia - Sofproect OGPZ B 05 bl 8 B410100 SOFIA 1000 B l iZona B-05, bl. 8 B410100 SOFIA 1000, Bulgaria

M bil 359884033514Mobile +359884033514T l 359 2 920 68 62Tel + 359 2 920 68 62E-mail g_rafailova@hotmail.com g_rafailova@abv.bg

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Tel and Fax 00 44 (0) 1292 317074Tel and Fax 00 44 (0) 1292 317074© Sofproect web site www.sofproect.com E-mail tim.page@eurometrex.org© Sofproect web site www.sofproect.com E mail tim.page@eurometrex.org

Deadline for Conference Registration 05 September 2016Deadline for Conference Registration 05 September 2016

• METREX Members and other participants can register• METREX Members and other participants can register through the METREX website at www eurometrex orgthrough the METREX website at www.eurometrex.org

Conference hotel Ramada Sofia hotelConference hotel Ramada Sofia hotel LIDIA TOURS is the agency contracted by Sofia Municipality to assist and organize the conferenceLIDIA TOURS is the agency contracted by Sofia Municipality to assist and organize the conference

S ff7-9 Uzundzhovska Str., office 21000 Sofia, Bulgaria info@lidiatours.comg @contact person - Desislava Zlatanova dessi@lidiatours.comp @tel.: (+3592) 488 08 00; (+3592) 488 08 01( ) ; ( )mobile: (+359 88) 7 600 383( )

Hotel booking can be made by Lidia Tours at rates: Hotel booking can be made by Lidia Tours at rates: Single superior room - € 55 per night - when paying at hotel receptionSingle superior room € 55 per night when paying at hotel receptionSingle superior room - € 50 per night when paying to Lidia ToursSingle superior room € 50 per night when paying to Lidia ToursLidia Tours Ltd - Лидия турс ООДLidia Tours Ltd Лидия турс ООДIBAN in EUR: BG85TTBB94001526157571IBAN in EUR: BG85TTBB94001526157571BIC: TTBB BG 22 Societe Generale ЕкспресбанкBIC: TTBB BG 22 Societe Generale Експресбанк

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transfer from airport: by metro change line at Serdica station go to Central Railway Station; transfer from airport: by metro- change line at Serdica station - go to Central Railway Station; ta i price to hotel abo t 15 le a depending on traffic better se ta i ser ice office inside airporttaxi price to hotel about 15 leva depending on traffic; better use taxi service office inside airportRamada hotel offers transfer from and to airportRamada hotel offers transfer from and to airport