Municipal Association – Strategic Form of Intermunicipal Cooperation in a Micro-regional Context, by Marek
Jetmar
The Municipal Association represents a strategic mechanism for cooperation between municipalities in a microregional context within effective legislation. It is stems from the roots of voluntary associations of municipalities which gradually shifted into the role of a public services coordinator in a supra-municipal context, a provider of public services and, additionally, an implementor of public administration. It has also become a new system partner for other public administration authorities. The article focuses on the characteristics of the Municipal Association, and a description of its legal framework and roles. Moreover, it highlights further developments.
Spatial Planning Methodologies, by Josef Morkus, Hana Šimková, Tomáš Zvardoň
The Ministry for Regional Development publishes methodological materials on spatial planning on its website (mmr.gov.cz) and the National Geoportal of Spatial Planning (uzemniplanovani.gov.cz). Identical materials are published on the Institute for Spatial Development website (uur.cz) as well.
Coordination of Post-Mining Landscape Development Stakeholders. A Case Study of the Radovesice Spoil
Heap Development, by Linda Kovářová, Veronika Šindlerová, Martina Hutárová
The article presents a detailed recapitulation of the coordination process of stakeholders within the Framework Plan for the Radovesice Spoil Heap Development in the Ústí nad Labem Region. It was the first of the pilot projects of the interdisciplinary team dedicated to the complex revitalisation of the post-mining landscape in the North Bohemian brown coal basin within the Transformation Centre of the Ústí nad Labem Region project. Special attention was paid from the very beginning to the identification and setting up the involvement and cooperation of the stakeholders in the landscape future development due to the initial experience of the development team with initiating the process of development planning of such a specific landscape as a large-scale surface mine spoil heap. This paper records and presents all process steps in detail as well as the reflection on the whole process in its conclusion focusing on the most challenging phases and generalising the findings to be used in similar development studies.
Chýně–Hostivice Union School, by Anna Chvojková
The Chýně–Hostivice Union Primary School is an innovative project that combines modern learning methods, sustainability, modern architecture and community involvement. The construction of the school began in 2023 and aims to respond to the growing demographic needs of a region that has long lacked sufficient school capacity. The project emphasizes environmentally friendly and sustainable design that minimizes operating costs while creating space for cultural, sport and social activities, allowing the school to go beyond its primary educational mission.
“We Are a Partner to Cities and Municipalities which Want to Improve their Climate Resilience”, says Petr
Birklen, by Jaroslav Baďura
“The goal of a climate-resilient city is to find the right mix of measures that will help protect the city or municipality to be a pleasant place to live, even in context of the long-term climate changes,” says Petr Birklen, vice-chairman of the board of the regional development agency MSID (Moravian-Silesian Investment and Development).
How (Not) to Support the Initiative of Local Stakeholders in Former Industrial Regions, by Jan Píša
The discussion on transforming former industrial regions is often linked to large European subsidy projects. However, the role of local stakeholders in this process is usually forgotten, although it seems indispensable based on experience. Using a diverse group of stakeholders from four cities in the Ústí nad Labem Region as an example, this article describes motivations, resources and barriers that help or impede local people to carry out activities that contribute to improving the quality of life in their neighbourhood. It turns out that, in addition to the quality of family background and patriotism, aspects related to the activities of representatives of the public sector, especially educational institutions and local public administration, are among the key factors that influence the willingness to establish such initiatives and subsequently determine their intensity and success. Based on the findings, general recommendations have been made on how the public administration could more effectively support the activities of local residents that contribute to addressing the problems and development of these and similar regions.
Protection of Water and Water Sources within the Context of Current Legislative Developments, by Tereza Snopková, Jiří Zicha
The article deals with protecting water and water sources within the current legislative developments. It highlights the importance of water as a core component of the environment and an essential condition for life. It discusses the role of EU legislation, in particular the Green Deal for Europe and its implementation in the Member States. The article also analyses national legislation addressing climate change, including the Water Act amendment (the so-called drought amendment and the introduction of drought and water scarcity management plans). It further addresses constitutional water protection in the Czech Republic and compares it with similar efforts in Slovenia. Attention is also paid to the construction law development and reflection on water management and adaptation to climate change. Finally, the article draws attention to the need for a coordinated approach provided by the state, local authorities and citizens.
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