The old, congested center has been decentralized. Under the TR030 plan, Tirana evolved into a polycentric city —a collection of small, self-sufficient hubs. Work and Play
The biggest crisis facing Tirana today is its automotive gridlock. The 2030 plan proposes a radical hierarchy shift: .
This plan is not merely a zoning map; it is a strategic manifesto. It aims to shift Tirana from a sprawling, car-centric capital to a compact, polycentric, and green metropolis. With a planning horizon that is rapidly approaching, the success or failure of this plan will define the quality of life for over one million citizens living in the Greater Tirana area.
: Each neighborhood now has its own schools, clinics, and offices, reducing the need for long cross-city commutes. The Lana River
Tirana suffers from some of the highest particulate matter (PM2.5) levels in Europe, largely due to old cars and burning biomass in winter.
: The Skanderbeg Square remains the heart, but it is now linked by "green corridors" to the Great Park of Tirana and the new botanical gardens. Public Transport