TY  - CONF
AU  - Balkoski, Damjan
AU  - Stupar, Aleksandra
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://raf.arh.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1982
AB  - The paper focuses on the border towns of the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM), geographically
located in the eastern and western part of the country, highlighting the specificities of their
morphology in the context of their recent development and/or decline. The selected examples belong
to two different planning regions of the RNM: the East region – Delchevo, and the Southwest region -
Struga. Providing an overview of the identified directions and patterns of their urban expansion, it will
be possible to determine the morphological features which have both affected and reflected their
general urban transformations. Currently, the condition of the border towns from the East region
indicates the increasing marginalisation and, consequently - decline, while those from the Southwest
region register progress and growth on the socio-economic and spatial level. Due to these drastic
differences, the paper will provide a comparative analysis of their urban form, simultaneously
targeting both the micro and the macro level. Considering the latest studies on urban morphology and
its relationship with overall urban development, the paper will also address the identified problems
and trends, proposing the planning recommendations for the future transformations and their
sustainability in the long run.
PB  - University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture
C3  - Praxis of urban morphology [Elektronski izvor] : conference proceedings. Part 2 / XXX conference of the International seminar on urban form (ISUF2023), 4th-10th September
T1  - Decline or Growth? (Re) considering the Development Patterns of the Border   Towns in the Republic of North Macedonia
SP  - 75
EP  - 86
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1982
ER  - 

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author = "Balkoski, Damjan and Stupar, Aleksandra",
year = "2024",
abstract = "The paper focuses on the border towns of the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM), geographically
located in the eastern and western part of the country, highlighting the specificities of their
morphology in the context of their recent development and/or decline. The selected examples belong
to two different planning regions of the RNM: the East region – Delchevo, and the Southwest region -
Struga. Providing an overview of the identified directions and patterns of their urban expansion, it will
be possible to determine the morphological features which have both affected and reflected their
general urban transformations. Currently, the condition of the border towns from the East region
indicates the increasing marginalisation and, consequently - decline, while those from the Southwest
region register progress and growth on the socio-economic and spatial level. Due to these drastic
differences, the paper will provide a comparative analysis of their urban form, simultaneously
targeting both the micro and the macro level. Considering the latest studies on urban morphology and
its relationship with overall urban development, the paper will also address the identified problems
and trends, proposing the planning recommendations for the future transformations and their
sustainability in the long run.",
publisher = "University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture",
journal = "Praxis of urban morphology [Elektronski izvor] : conference proceedings. Part 2 / XXX conference of the International seminar on urban form (ISUF2023), 4th-10th September",
title = "Decline or Growth? (Re) considering the Development Patterns of the Border   Towns in the Republic of North Macedonia",
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Balkoski, D.,& Stupar, A.. (2024). Decline or Growth? (Re) considering the Development Patterns of the Border   Towns in the Republic of North Macedonia. in Praxis of urban morphology [Elektronski izvor] : conference proceedings. Part 2 / XXX conference of the International seminar on urban form (ISUF2023), 4th-10th September
University of Belgrade - Faculty of Architecture., 75-86.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1982

Balkoski D, Stupar A. Decline or Growth? (Re) considering the Development Patterns of the Border   Towns in the Republic of North Macedonia. in Praxis of urban morphology [Elektronski izvor] : conference proceedings. Part 2 / XXX conference of the International seminar on urban form (ISUF2023), 4th-10th September. 2024;:75-86.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1982 .

Balkoski, Damjan, Stupar, Aleksandra, "Decline or Growth? (Re) considering the Development Patterns of the Border   Towns in the Republic of North Macedonia" in Praxis of urban morphology [Elektronski izvor] : conference proceedings. Part 2 / XXX conference of the International seminar on urban form (ISUF2023), 4th-10th September (2024):75-86,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1982 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Balkoski, Damjan
AU  - Lalović, Ksenija
AU  - Stupar, Aleksandra
AU  - Mihajlov, Vladimir
AU  - Penčić, Divna
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://raf.arh.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/1330
AB  - The contemporary urban functioning of cities requires adaptability and progressive development guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that can be adjusted to local circumstances and needs. Currently, the small border towns in the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM) are facing numerous problems on social, economic and ecological levels (e.g., economic inequality, the unemployment and social isolation of citizens, the insufficient implementation of planning documents, the inadequate physical and functional structure of public spaces, the lack of environmental plans, improper waste management, etc.), which have influenced the efficiency and sustainability of their systems. Therefore, urban transformations are necessary due to the alarming reduction in the working-age population and the general stagnation which these towns experience. The aim of this article is to define possible solutions and recommendations for the ongoing urban challenges and transformations based on the performed analysis of the primary data sources, especially targeting the psychological and behavioral levels of identified problems, the culture of living and the management policies of local governments. The main research method used in the study was the AQAL method (all quadrants, all levels), which provided a comprehensive perspective of the current urban problems and conditions combined with a comparative analysis within an integrated framework. The application of these methods enabled the identification of the specific problems in the border towns, as well as the means and capacities for solving them, while simultaneously addressing the shortcomings and opportunities for urban renewal. By understanding the different viewpoints provided by the AQAL method, local governments, planners and policymakers can create adaptable urban models that can accommodate and overcome future changes and obstacles generated by contextual limitations. The obtained research results represent a starting point for the development and improvement of local sustainability through the advancement of economic innovations, environmental practices and social relations. Furthermore, specific recommendations are provided, directly and indirectly targeting the specificities of the selected towns, their urban development and management, as well as their future environmental and social sustainability.
PB  - MDPI
T2  - Sustainability
T1  - Opportunities for the Transformation of Border Towns into Sustainable Systems in the Republic of North Macedonia by Applying the Integral Theory
VL  - 15
IS  - 17
DO  - 10.3390/su151712713
ER  - 

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author = "Balkoski, Damjan and Lalović, Ksenija and Stupar, Aleksandra and Mihajlov, Vladimir and Penčić, Divna",
year = "2023",
abstract = "The contemporary urban functioning of cities requires adaptability and progressive development guided by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) that can be adjusted to local circumstances and needs. Currently, the small border towns in the Republic of North Macedonia (RNM) are facing numerous problems on social, economic and ecological levels (e.g., economic inequality, the unemployment and social isolation of citizens, the insufficient implementation of planning documents, the inadequate physical and functional structure of public spaces, the lack of environmental plans, improper waste management, etc.), which have influenced the efficiency and sustainability of their systems. Therefore, urban transformations are necessary due to the alarming reduction in the working-age population and the general stagnation which these towns experience. The aim of this article is to define possible solutions and recommendations for the ongoing urban challenges and transformations based on the performed analysis of the primary data sources, especially targeting the psychological and behavioral levels of identified problems, the culture of living and the management policies of local governments. The main research method used in the study was the AQAL method (all quadrants, all levels), which provided a comprehensive perspective of the current urban problems and conditions combined with a comparative analysis within an integrated framework. The application of these methods enabled the identification of the specific problems in the border towns, as well as the means and capacities for solving them, while simultaneously addressing the shortcomings and opportunities for urban renewal. By understanding the different viewpoints provided by the AQAL method, local governments, planners and policymakers can create adaptable urban models that can accommodate and overcome future changes and obstacles generated by contextual limitations. The obtained research results represent a starting point for the development and improvement of local sustainability through the advancement of economic innovations, environmental practices and social relations. Furthermore, specific recommendations are provided, directly and indirectly targeting the specificities of the selected towns, their urban development and management, as well as their future environmental and social sustainability.",
publisher = "MDPI",
journal = "Sustainability",
title = "Opportunities for the Transformation of Border Towns into Sustainable Systems in the Republic of North Macedonia by Applying the Integral Theory",
volume = "15",
number = "17",
doi = "10.3390/su151712713"
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Balkoski, D., Lalović, K., Stupar, A., Mihajlov, V.,& Penčić, D.. (2023). Opportunities for the Transformation of Border Towns into Sustainable Systems in the Republic of North Macedonia by Applying the Integral Theory. in Sustainability
MDPI., 15(17).
https://doi.org/10.3390/su151712713

Balkoski D, Lalović K, Stupar A, Mihajlov V, Penčić D. Opportunities for the Transformation of Border Towns into Sustainable Systems in the Republic of North Macedonia by Applying the Integral Theory. in Sustainability. 2023;15(17).
doi:10.3390/su151712713 .

Balkoski, Damjan, Lalović, Ksenija, Stupar, Aleksandra, Mihajlov, Vladimir, Penčić, Divna, "Opportunities for the Transformation of Border Towns into Sustainable Systems in the Republic of North Macedonia by Applying the Integral Theory" in Sustainability, 15, no. 17 (2023),
https://doi.org/10.3390/su151712713 . .