Goals and Activities

Goals of NGO are:

  • To promote the principles of the sustainable development through development and implementation of local policies, strategic plans, “smart” architecture and planning.
  • To promote the principle “City for All” through active support to specific requirements of women, children, elderly, minorities and other vulnerable citizens’ groups.
  • To promote the principle of “smart cities” through development and integration of “smart” systems in municipal and communal services.
  • Protection of the environment through application of methods, solutions and systems that support sustainable use of urban resources.
  • To promote sustainable approach to urban mobility through development and implementing studies, projects and systems that will make the urban structure accessible to all user groups.
  • To promote principles of the sustainable architecture and urban planning.
  • To provide support and advocate for innovation in sustainable approach to the city-making, smart cities, smart mobility, accessibility and equality in the cities.
  • Advocating and facilitating communication between the key city stakeholders: state administration, municipal officials, urban planners, business owners, investors and civil engineering sector, formal and informal associations of the citizens, experts and general public.
  • Cooperation and networking with other NGOs and associations working with similar goals and ideals.
  • Facilitating options for alternative sources of financing.
  • Lobbying for application of the best practice in education and financing models in sustainable development practices.
  • Promoting and fortifying the role of architects and urban planners in the process of creating and implementing strategies, plans and projects that allow for sustainable development of cities.

 

In order to accomplish abovementioned goals, this NGO will:

  • Develop and implement studies pertaining to the sustainable development of cities, smart cities, urban mobility, accessibility and inclusion in the cities.
  • Provide support to projects and studies contributing to the sustainable development of cities through implementation of new technologies and/or innovative approach.
  • Provide support municipalities in establishing local policies, strategic documents and technical documentation in sustainable development projects.
  • Provide support in writing of the projects, securing the financing models and implementing projects that are within the sustainable development of cities scope.
  • Develop, implement and support projects that encourage, educate and expose requirements of various groups of citizens, particularly women, children, elderly, minorities and vulnerable groups of citizens.
  • Provide support in preparing legislation and standards concerning sustainable development of the cities, smart cities, urban mobility, accessibility and inclusion in cities and municipalities.
  • Develop, organise and implement educational programs and workshops in sustainable development for all stakeholders: state administration, municipal officials, urban planners, business owners, investors and civil engineering sector, formal and informal associations of the citizens, experts and general public.
  • Organise, independently or in cooperation with others, international expert meet-ups concerning topics of sustainable development of cities, smart cities, urban mobility, accessibility and inclusion in the cities
  • Organise, independently or in cooperation with others, seminars, conferences, competitions or other forms of educational content concerning sustainable development of cities, smart cities, urban mobility, accessibility and inclusion in the cities
  • Publish books, manuals, compendiums, leaflets, posters and other publications concerning sustainable development of cities, smart cities, urban mobility, accessibility and inclusion in the cities, independently or jointly with other publishers.
  • Take part in scientific projects concerning sustainable development of cities, smart cities, urban mobility, accessibility and inclusion in the cities
  • Organise educational field trips within Serbia and abroad
  • Support prominent members of the NGO in contest for various awards and public recognition.
  • Establish and award prizes and recognition for special achievements of its members and the best publications.
  • Award Fellowships to its members.
  • Cooperate with Universities, schools, other institutions and organisations in Serbia and abroad who deal with sustainable development of cities, smart cities, urban mobility, accessibility and inclusion in the cities.
  • Organise video projections, exhibitions, panel discussions and media campaigns.
  • Inform members and the public on its activities and working policies via Internet and other media.