6.
Viability of large urban planning solutions at the vision
level
6.1. Border change
According to the development vision and strategy, the border change of Kutaisi is proposed, it does not depend only on the
municipality of Kutaisi and its implementation is a difficult and long process. According to the Self-Government Code, the
Government of Georgia is authorized on its own initiative, in consultation with municipal councils and the population, or the
municipal council (municipalities) upon the mediation of (assembly) and in consultation with the population of the relevant
municipality (municipalities), applies to the Parliament of Georgia with a proposal to change the administrative boundaries of
the municipality.
The petition of the assembly (assemblies) of the municipality (municipalities) to change the administrative boundaries of the
municipality shall be submitted to the relevant government commission. Along with the various technical documentation for
the petition, it is necessary to substantiate the border change; documents reflecting the consultations held with the population
of the municipalities and written conceptions of the municipal councils .Municipal councils are authorized to submit a joint
petition to the relevant government commission.
The decision to change the administrative boundaries of the municipality is made by the Parliament of Georgia upon the
proposal of the Government of Georgia. In order to achieve the change of the borders of Kutaisi Municipality, discussions
should start with the local authorities of Tskaltubo Municipality and, through them, with the population. Also, consultations
should begin with the central and executive branches of government. Given the complexity of the initiative, the concept will be
developed both within the existing (tender) boundary as well as at the enhanced boundaries. In the case of a delay in the
proposed border change, the main goals and objectives of the development vision and strategy will be still achieved.
The only difference is the large component of the fourth mission (eco-city), which involves the arrangement of an alternative
energy station on the south-west side; however, if without changing the border, the area will be maintained and managed from
undesirable development for this purpose, will not actually hinder the achievement of development goals.
6.2. Creating and expanding centers
Expansion of the historical-cultural center of the city and creation of new centers with its sub-center system makes Kutaisi an
attractive city for tourism, study, living and working. It is important to understand that visually proposed polycentric
development implies a functional relationship between centers as well. For example, with the expansion of the historical-
cultural center, new intra-city tourist routes are added to the city, the tourist has the opportunity to spend more time in the
city and, consequently, generates more economic activity. In addition, the population receives a variety of direct and indirect
benefits.
6.3. Basic urban planning principles and approaches
Key urban planning approaches include sustainable and viable development approaches based on world practice, for example:
Compact and polycentric city - has better accessibility, reduces the need to travel long distances and, consequently, reduces
traffic jams and air pollution; Has low infrastructure costs (engineering, transport, etc.), reserves land resources for various non-
construction uses (green cover, parks, landscape, etc.), promotes the integration of different social and cultural groups into
society.
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Inclusiveness and security of cities - means the creation and development of a product, environment, programs and services
with such design and / or approaches / principles that allow all people and vulnerable groups to make the most of it. Inclusive
cities, promote the full integration of all people in public activities. Every member of the community deserves to move around
the city comfortably and safely, without special assistance. In addition, safe cities improve the involvement of the population in
economic activities and stimulate business start-ups (including small businesses). Effective mobility and accessibility improves
the interconnectedness of services, residential areas and workplaces in the city. Mixing these functions and being close to each
other reduces the frequency of private car travel, prioritizes walking and public transport, having a positive impact on the
population's time and economic resources. In addition, on environmental issues.
6.4. Determining the areas of the development plan and detailed development
plans
The development vision (and hereinafter referred to as the concept) refers to the development of urban areas with detailed
development plans / detailed development plans, the areas of which are specified and defined in the concept. The
development of the development plan and the detailed development plan areas is envisaged on the basis of both state and
private investment. In some cases, the vision document provides for the development of urban planning documentation for the
sustainable development of social, recreational, sports and other public spaces. The existence of such facilities is necessary to
create a healthy living environment and the main responsibility for their implementation lies with the state / self-government.
Nevertheless, such facilities also provide for economic activities that can implement profitable business projects in specific
areas, such as: paid sports facilities, restaurants, cafes, exhibition spaces, etc. For the most part, the DP and DDP areas cover
the areas of interest to private business and for them the main task of processing urban planning documentation is to ensure
sustainable, healthy development and to understand planning solutions in a larger context. In addition, territorially, DP / DDP
areas, mostly, include engineering areas and set the necessary conditions for their development. The economic viability of such
facilities depends on the efficiency of their use and, although considered as long-term projects, their profitability meets similar
viability standards around the world.
7. Basics of environmental objectives and compatibility with
documents
The strategic goals and objectives proposed within the mission "Kutaisi - Eco-City, 2040" imply the possibility of fulfilling the
commitments made by the country to global policy
For the city. At the same time, the proposed goals and objectives are in line with the objectives set by different national,
regional and local strategies and the needs of the urban population. Kutaisi strategic goals are derived from the country's
environmental priorities and strategic long-term goals, tasks to be implemented and specific actions necessary to improve the
state of the environment as defined by the National Environmental Action Program (3rd Program, 2017-2021). The Third
National Environmental Action Plan was developed taking into account the following three main policy trends:
- "Georgia-EU Association Agreement";
- - "UN Sustainable Development Goals" and the international environmental agreements to which Georgia is a party;
- - National and sectoral strategic documents related to environmental protection and natural resource
management.
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