Šibenik (HR)

How can the site contribute to the productive city?

The City of Šibenik base its prosperity on entrepreneurship, industry, tourism and good transport connections. Development priorities of Šibenik are directed towards the development of productive activities and the development of supporting structures.
Development of the designated area into a new residential area, with commercial and tourist spaces, high urban standards and values, supporting urban functions, social infrastructure and with their integration into a solid, high quality public space; will contribute to the transformation of the whole area and to achieving the productive city.

City strategy

Šibenik has recently started a transition from the industrial town into the attractive tourist destination. One of the projects that are in accordance with the City’s orientation to the tourism development is Project TEF (for "Tvornica elektrometala i ferolegura", i.e. "Electrodes and Feralloys Factory").
According to General urbanistic plan of Šibenik, it is required to make an urbanistic development plan for TEF which will precisely define the future use of the entire space. With a proper organization of the space, project area should upgrade and thus extend the city centre itself, as well as serve as a model of a transformation of an industrial zone into a new area of high-quality urban living. Former TEF area thus becomes an extension of the city centre.

Site definition 

The project site, former Electrodes and Feralloys Factory (TEF), is located near the western entrance of the city and therefore represents the key potential of the city’s development. Located on the coast and near the old city centre makes it the prime location in the city of Šibenik.
This area used to be an old city neighbourhood and it ended up on the outskirts because the factory limited any expansion. Now that the factory was removed and after the entire location is refurbished, we have the possibility to expand the city and commercialise the land as well as the naval and coastal belt around it, since the channel in front of the former factory leads directly towards Skradin and the entrance of National Park Krka.
According to the Spatial development plan of the City of Šibenik and General urbanistic plan of Šibenik the land is defined as mixed use zone for commercial, residential or tourism/residential purpose.

How is Production Considered in the Urban Diversity Program?

The former Electrodes and Feralloys Factory stopped its production in 1994, which was immediately followed by its dismantling and land remediation. The former backbone of Šibenik’s economy today serves as a place where fairs, concerts and similar events are held. Because it is located near the western entrance to the city of Šibenik, it represents the key potential of the city’s development. This attractive location which includes great traffic connections and attractive environment of urban areas and tourist centers makes the former TEF site extremely attractive for future investments.
Except the possibility of building residential and commercial facilities within the construction zone, it is possible to restore green surfaces (parks, forest parks, protective (buffer) green zones), as well as other facilities and surfaces which are needed for the normal functioning, with the purpose of restoring and protecting the environment. This allows construction of traffic and pedestrian paths, bicycle paths, sport and recreation areas and playgrounds, smaller service, hospitality and commercial facilities. Port for nautical tourism is also planned on the location.
With the affirmation of the area by transforming it into a smart planned space, City of Šibenik has the opportunity to develop tourism or other economic zones which will complement others in the city of Šibenik.

Areal views of the eastern part of the project site

Ground picture of the eastern part of the project site

Ground picture of the western part of the project site