Report- Towards a sustainable mobility | Green and blue infrastructures among the Finiq municipality
Author: Sadmira Malaj, Eneida Muhamuci, Francesco Pasquale, Alessandro Bortolin, Ilaria Spasari, Andrea Nale, Laura Ferrari
Affiliation: Polis University / University of Ferrara
Abstract
Finiq is a village located in the homonymous Municipality, which is part of the District of Vlorë. This Municipality has been the subject of the 8th International Workshop of Tirana (9th - 20th January 2023). The workshop, “Re-Inventing Phoeniciae (Finiq): New Intersections of Tradition, Innovation, Landscapes and Tourism”, had the aim to address, from different point of view, the problems of “identity”, “shrinking” and “isolation” of this area. The workshop unfolded in two distinct phases. Initially, attendees engaged in a series of enlightening lectures delving into various aspects of Albanian culture, complemented by captivating case studies crafted by both professors and students from Polis University. Additionally, an insightful site-visit to the Municipality of Finiq provided firsthand exposure to real- world applications. Subsequently, the focus shifted to intensive working sessions, where PhD students were grouped into four specialised teams, each tasked with addressing a specific domain: Infrastructures and Facilities, Environmental Systems, Landscapes and Heritage, and Settlements, Public Spaces and Dwellings. Our team, dedicated to scrutinising infrastructural and facility concerns within the Municipality, boasted a diverse array of expertise spanning architecture, urban planning, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering. This diverse blend of skills fostered a rich exchange of perspectives, allowing for a comprehensive analysis and exploration of potential solutions. Through collaborative efforts, this workshop aimed to endeavoured to reimagine Finiq by proposing innovative infrastructural and facility enhancements across various scales, thereby contributing to the holistic revitalisation of the region.
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