A Contribution to the Integration of International, National and Local Cultural Heritage Protection in Planning Methodology: A Case Study of the Djerdap Area

Ana Niković (), Božidar Manić, Nataša Čolić Marković and Nikola Krunić
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Ana Niković: Institute of Architecture and Urban and Spatial Planning of Serbia, 11000 Beograd, Serbia
Božidar Manić: Institute of Architecture and Urban and Spatial Planning of Serbia, 11000 Beograd, Serbia
Nataša Čolić Marković: Institute of Architecture and Urban and Spatial Planning of Serbia, 11000 Beograd, Serbia
Nikola Krunić: Institute of Architecture and Urban and Spatial Planning of Serbia, 11000 Beograd, Serbia

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 7, 1-15

Abstract: The paper focuses on the question of how the application of a multilevel, integrated, and territorial approach can contribute to the protection of cultural heritage through planning instruments in Serbia. The principles of territorialization, integration and digitalization highlighted in the recent strategic documents of the Republic of Serbia are related to international recommendations and theoretical concepts and analyzed with regards to the possibilities of their implementation in planning methodology. The case study is the spatial plan for the Djerdap National Park, a special purpose area with already recognized international and national importance. The research suggests that the encompassed cultural heritage, except the Roman limes, is still recognized at the level of individual entities. The study emphasizes the importance of aligning all levels of governance to safeguard the whole spatial entity rather than focusing solely on its particular areas. The international and national significance of the planning area contributes to the strengthening of awareness of heritage and its institutional protection. However, the vitality of the area, which is key to its sustainable development, comes from the local level. Planning documents contribute to the integration of local values and local communities into development programs and projects.

Keywords: Djerdap; Danube; spatial plan; planning methodology; protected area; cultural heritage; multilevel governance; territorial approach; integrated approach; digitalization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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