Exchange of knowledge on Urban Regeneration in the Framework of European Union

1. Exchange of knowledge on Urban Regeneration in the Framework of European Union An Overview from the Point of View of Mediterranean States Aaron Gutiérrez-Palomero, PhD Departament of Geography Rovira i Virgili University Roma, 5-7 September 2013

2. 0. Presentation • Precedents of national urban regeneration programs in Europe • Urban regeneration in the framework of EU • Italian and Spanish context • Conclusions 1 2 3 4 Urban Regeneration in the Framework of European Union

3. 1. Urban regeneration in national policy agendas What are urban regeneration programs (Area-Based Initiatives)? What are their objectives? 1

4. 2. Urban regeneration in the framework of EU • EU haven’t got own competences on urban policies • 1989 – 1993 Structural Funds Period as a strating point in European urban agenda: • Green Paper on Urban Environment (1990) • Towards an Urban Agenda in the European Union (1997) • Sustainable Urban Development in the European Union: A Framework for Action (1998) • Urban Pilot Projects (1989)  Urban CI (1994) Urban Regeneration in the Framework of European Union

5. 2. Urban regeneration in the framework of EU • Incorporation of urban issues in the framework of a territorialisation process of euroean policies (ESDP) • Two complementary strategies: • 1- Take into account (and plannning) impacts of EU policies • on urban areas • 2- Act as another involved stakeholder Urban Regeneration in the Framework of European Union

6. 2. Urban regeneration in the framework of EU Budget for urban regeneration in the framework of FEDER (2000-2006) EU budget changes (1988-2013) Urban Regeneration in the Framework of European Union

7. 2.b. The Experience of URBAN Community Initiative

8. 2.b. The experience of URBAN Community Inititiative Urban Regeneration in the Framework of European Union

9. 2.b. The experience of URBAN Community Inititiative - URBAN’s methodology (Acquis URBAN): Urban Regeneration in the Framework of European Union

10. 2.c. URBACT Program for Knowledge Exchange

11. 3. Italian and Spanish Context • Introduction of new policies “inspired” in URBAN CI • Firstlyforcontinuethe EU action (UrbanItalia & iniciativa Urbana) • Secondly, creatingowninstruments • Incorporation of UrbanAcquisonnationalUrban Programs: integratedapproach, communityinvolvement, Reinforcement of partnerships, etc. Urban Regeneration in the Framework of European Union

12. 3. Italian and Spanish Context • Italy – first generation of urban regeneration programs: · Programmi di Riqualificazione Urbana, PRIU (1994) · Programmi di RecuperoUrbano, PRU (1995) · Contratti di Quartiere, CdQ (1997 & 2001) · Programmi di Riqualificazione Urbana e di Sviluppo Sostenibile del Territorio, PRUSST (1998)

13. 3. Italian and Spanish Context Spain: • Urban Planning is competence of regional authorities (Authonomous Comunities)  regional urban regeneration policies

14. 4. Conclusions (I) - “European Urban Agenda” as an unfinished (on-going) process - Impact of EU Urban policies at two levels: - European: territorial cohesion and key role of cities for Europe - Local: impact of program in the area and knowledge • process (introduction of new practices both at local • an national level) - Key role of URBAN CI in this process → EU as active agent

15. 4. Conclusions (II) • Innovation and knowledge (experiences, practices…) exchange as main legacy of URBAN CI • Multilevel governance as key element in the introduction of new policies (practices) in urban regeneration • New challenges introduced by economic crisis: • Increasing urban disparities, poverty and segregation • Lack of resources (cuts in national programs for urban regeneration) • New tools and ideas are needed!!

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