Subject: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Year: 2025
Type: Article
Type: NonPeerReviewed
Title: THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL LIFE ON THE URBAN FORMATION OF THE CITY OF TETOVA
Author: GOXHA, Lindihana
Author: HUSEIN, Elif
Abstract: This paper examines the historical and urban development of the city of Tetovo, focusing on the formation of streets, public spaces and how are they use by citizens. The analysis of the city’s streets and connections, as well as the role of public spaces and architecture, is the key to understanding how urban identity is constructed and how these structures help create a sense of belonging for citizens. Based on historical sources, it analyzes the way the city has evolved, being describe as a developed settlement that had bazaars, markets and organically shaped streets. The western part of the city, which retains its old characteristics, mentioned as an area of historical importance. However, the city faces major challenges, such as the lack of green spaces on the main streets. The text also addresses the need for urban reorganization, suggesting that the city has the potential to develop further through the creation of better spaces for social activities and the integration of the theories of urban planners, such as Jan Gehl. This study emphasizes the importance of public spaces and the need for sustainable and user-oriented planning to improve the quality of life in the city. It also aims to contribute to improving the urban development of the city and the opportunities to orient and integrate in the city of Tetova.
Publisher: Faculty of Applied Sciences, Tetova, Republic of North Macedonia
Relation: https://eprints.unite.edu.mk/2176/
Identifier: oai:eprints.unite.edu.mk:2176
Identifier: https://eprints.unite.edu.mk/2176/1/JAS%20SUT%202025%20FINAL-165-173.pdfIdentifier: GOXHA, Lindihana and HUSEIN, Elif (2025) THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL LIFE ON THE URBAN FORMATION OF THE CITY OF TETOVA. Journal of Applied Sciences-SUT, 11 (21-22). pp. 165-173. ISSN 2671-3047
