The municipality of Mojkovac has started collecting data on unused buildings, which, as announced, will enable them to create a revitalization strategy that contributes to the improvement of living conditions in that city.
The collected data will serve as a basis for planning the future revitalization of buildings, which will support the preservation of cultural heritage and the economic development of the local community.
These activities take place within the project RurALL Mapping of abandoned and unused buildings, which is carried out with partners from 11 countries of the Danube region.
"The municipality of Mojkovac, as a partner in the international project RurALL, invites all owners, co-owners and citizens in the territory of the municipality to get involved in the process of mapping abandoned and unused buildings in the territory of our municipality. We strive to identify buildings with the potential for restoration and use for the benefit of our community," the local administration said.
They explain that the RurALL Project is aimed at improving the quality of life in rural communities through the identification and analysis of abandoned or unused buildings/houses/objects that have potential for reuse. The Municipality reminds that it is not an investment project, that is, the facilities will not be renovated at this stage, but information will be collected that will help create a comprehensive plan for the future revitalization and use of those facilities.
"Depopulation and the decrease in the number of inhabitants represent one of the most important challenges in our rural areas. According to the last census, our municipality belongs to municipalities with an average age of 43,17 years. Depopulation and aging of the population lead to a lack of labor force, a decrease in economic activity, competitiveness, and a decline in the number and quality of public services. The RurALL project deals with exactly these issues, trying to create strategies for encouraging life in rural areas through innovative models and revitalization plans," says the Municipality.
In the context of the RurALL project, mapping helps to identify buildings that currently do not serve their purpose, but have the potential to be renovated and reused for the benefit of the local community in the future.
During the mapping process, the location, area of the object and plot, status of use, condition of the object, as well as necessary repairs or availability of water, sewerage, telecommunications, etc. are recorded.
Abandoned or unused objects mean objects that are not currently in active function or are used occasionally. These can be residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial or culturally significant objects in public or private ownership.
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