The classification of rural and urban areas presents an important topic both in scientific research the practice spatial planning, regional policy making, territorial governance. Taking into account multidimensionality these areas, this paper aims to provide a framework design for Serbia. After selecting relevant indicators, which were included reflect main demographic, economic, physio-geographical characteristics Serbian multivariate analysis (principal component method factor analysis)...

Abstract. The objective of this paper is to assess the bioclimatic conditions in Serbia during summer order identify biothermal heat hazard. Special emphasis placed on index UTCI (Universal Thermal Climate Index), whose purpose evaluate degree thermal stress that human body exposed to. For research, mean daily and hourly (07:00 14:00 CET) meteorological data from three weather stations (Zlatibor, Novi Sad Niš) have been collected for period 1998 2017. In patterns conditions, thresholds (UTCI...

Abstract: Identification of urban and rural areas has been a widely present topic in the past decades, both scientific research policy practice spatial/regional development territorial governance. The internationally accepted OECD definition does not produce appropriate results that are able to include multidimensionality these territories. In this context, aim paper is analysis selection relevant criteria indicators urbanity/rurality may be significant for establishment methodological...

The bioclimatic analysis of the central area city Niš conducted in this paper is based on use index Humidex, which represents subjective outdoor temperature that one feels warm and humid environment. purpose research to observe change a daily basis during hottest part year (June, July, August) over period from 1998 2017. For purposes analysis, hourly (7:00, 14:00), maximum mean values meteorological parameters (air relative humidity) were used, for 20 years (1998-2017), measured at weather...

This research explores development conflicts within Kopaonik National Park (NP) arising from the prioritization of winter tourism, particularly skiing activities and associated infrastructure. emphasis has led to marginalization unique natural heritage that warranted park’s establishment in 1981, presenting an unusual case exploiting jeopardizing significant Balkan heritage. Tourist facilities situated protection zones II III interface with reserves zone I, escalating spatial impacts raising...

This research presents a methodological framework for assessing the attractiveness of natural resources and landscapes their importance tourism development.The is conducted in area Kopaonik Mountain Serbia, which partly, due to its values, declared heritage exceptional Protection Category I, i.e. National Park.The goal this paper identify assess tourist (relief, hydrological climatological characteristics, vegetation) Park (NP) area.There are two independent methods used study.The first...

In the last decades, development of transport infrastructure has been necessary because population increase and expansion urban centres. Infrastructure leads to modification changes in areas characterized by high human density. The lack adequate inhibits local economic social performance. period stability (from 1970 1990), important roads that increased connectedness Kolubara District (Western Serbia) with other parts country surrounding countries were built, but there is still a need for...

Abstract. The objective of this paper is the assessment bioclimatic conditions in Sebia. A special emphasis has been given to heat budget Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI) whose purpose evaluate degree thermal stress that human body exposed during last twenty years. In addition, thresholds daily maximum temperatures are analysed order identify increase and frequency waves Serbia. For research, hourly (07 h 14 h) meteorological data from 3 weather station (Mt. Zlatibor, Novi Sad, Niš)...

Cohesion policy, as one of the most important public and powerful investment policies European Union, aims to promote employment, i.e. overall economic development, ultimately improve quality life citizens, both in Member States EU a whole. In response current challenges, consolidation framework has led numerous reforms, including strengthening part focused on cities agents social development. this context, Integrated Territorial Investment (ITI) mechanism emerged, which represents new...

Over the past decades, numerous studies have attempted to capture heterogeneity of rural areas from different perspectives. Meanwhile, undergone various changes, primarily due urban pressure. Rejecting a dichotomous approach, majority focus exclusively on analysis either or areas, attempting demonstrate their diversity and propose method for delimitation. This study maps in Serbia. We present an approach rural–urban area delimitation that integrates comprehensive, multidimensional based...

The paper presents a perspective functional connecting of settlements that belong to the territories diff erent local self-governments, elaborated on example under Rtanj settlements. observed area covers atars rural settlements, belonging Boljevac and Sokobanja municipalities in Eastern Serbia, between whom there are certain types complementarity but also development limitations. conceptual proposals for establishment rational organization this based relevant theoretical-methodological...

Agricultural land represents a natural wealth and common interest for the Republic of Srpska. The legislative framework has clearly defi ned protection, regulation, use, disposal agricultural land, while appropriate strategies plans have concretized various measures activities. However, despite imperative need protection highest quality numerous examples irrational spontaneous actions are evident in practice, ultimately leading to degradation or complete loss land. This paper analyzes...

Tourism development produces various positive and negative effects in the planning management of protected areas, especially vulnerable sensitive areas that are under increased pressure from visitors.Spatial planning, which is based on adequate spatial accordance with environmental protection, as well projections volume structure tourist demand, aims at integral observation tourism possibilities characteristics area.It represents only means for resolving developmental contradictions between...