TIRANA, Sept 30 /ATA/ – The clearance of public spaces from illegal constructions heralds the new “Urban Renaissance 2.0” program, which aims to restore legality to the territory while promoting community development.
Sharing new footage from the ongoing operations, Prime Minister Edi Rama on Tuesday reiterated that this is a long-term initiative and will not stop until all public spaces are fully reclaimed.
“This is neither a summer rain nor a temporary campaign – it’s an operation paving the way for Urban Renaissance 2.0,” Rama said.
“Many mistakenly thought this was a short downpour, others described it as a summer action. But those who believed this to be a continuous and determined operation to fully liberate public spaces and make way for Urban Renaissance 2.0 were right, it seems,” the Prime Minister stated.
Unlike a short-term enforcement campaign, this initiative – launched in July – is designed as a systematic and permanent intervention, continuing as a priority across the country.
To further combat illegal constructions, the new Criminal Code envisages harsher penalties.
In addition, a new National Regulation will soon be introduced to guide private entities on legally designated areas for business use, ensuring a clear legal framework for utilization of public space.
Citizens can also report abuses through the online portal “Hapësiraimepublike.gov.al” (MyPublicSpace.gov.al). So far, 12,491 reports have been submitted, of which 9,122 have been resolved, while 3,369 are currently under review.
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