Starting the SUMP process in Slovenia based on the experience from Ljubljana

Aljaž Plevnik,Urban Planning Institute, Ljubljana

Background

• EC working group on SUTP (2004)• National SUTP project (2006-08)• Civitas Elan - SUMP for Ljubljana (2008-12)

SUMP for Ljubljana

CIVITAS Elan Open Academy

• International experts invited to share their knowledge and experience and to discuss elements of our SUMP

• Themes of workshops covered new and developing areas of SUMP

• Key decision makers, local experts, NGO’s, other stakeholders and general public invited

National Platform for Sustainable Mobility

• To introduce the meaning and need for SUMP to cities and municipalities

• To encourage decision makers by good examples and successful case studies

• To create a framework for cities and municipalities to develop SUMPs

• To offer support and knowledge exchange to stakeholders involved in preparation

NPSM outputs

Lectures, conferencesNewsletters

NPSM outputs

National guidance on SUMP

MariborLjutomer

More SUMPs

More SUMPs

More SUMPs

Spreading the knowledge

Spreading the knowledge

EMW – supporting national coordination

• Using established brand• Trying to involve more cities• Focus on permanent measures• Competition for the most active city

Next steps

Next steps

• Newsletters• Events and workshops• Information regarding SUMP in Slovene context• Resources and funding opportunities• Audits and quality management schemes • National guidance for specific SUMP topics

Thank you!

Aljaž Plevnikaljaz.plevnik@uirs.siTel +386 (0)1 420 13 23