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Vlora

The potential TID in Vlora is located is known as the Justin Godart Building Ensemble. The area is full with historical milestones, not just for the city, but the country as a whole. This intervention aims to bring to light one of the most important historical areas within the city that holds testimony to the city’s past.

The main objective of the project is the “Restoration and urban requalification of the built urban ensemble Justin Godart”, Vlora, in order to increase tourism and in consequence the economic development of the area through restoration, conservation and the rehabilitation of the traditional houses and cultural heritage areas.

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  • 04.27.2020

    New opportunities in Vlora Historic Center – TID Vlora

    New opportunities in Vlora Historic Center – TID Vlora

    After more than two years of challenging work, we made it!
    Our dedicated and integrated team of managers, engineers, architects, technicians, supporters and contractors have delivered a very challenging project. Vlora Historic Center (also known as TID Vlora) is now one of the most charming new touristic destinations in Albania. Historic buildings and plazas from 19th and 20th centuries are now renovated and painted in many colorful shades, revealing an elegant historic center. Finally, Vlora has now a business hub and a neoclassic tourist site.

     

    What makes this place even more welcoming is the modern and the human oriented management model at its core. AADF constantly provides financial and service support grants to the new and existing entrepreneurs in Vlora Historic Center for their business upgrade endeavors and continuous development.

     

    If you already spotted your new colorful business place, and you are seeking for funding opportunities, contact now TID Vlora Association at:info@tidvlora.al

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  • 10.15.2019

    The Inauguration of the restoration works in Vlora Historical Center

    The Inauguration of the restoration works in Vlora Historical Center

    The completion of the restoration of Vlora Historical Center area B, the most important area in the past for trade and patriotic activities in Vlora, was inaugurated on October 13, 2019, by ADDF Chairman, Michael Granoff, Prime Minister Edi Rama and Minister of Culture Elva Margariti, AADF Board and Co-CEOs Martin Mata and Aleksandër Sarapuli.
    The restoration works started at the end of the year 2017 as a partnership between the Albanian American Development Foundation, Government of Albania and Vlora Municipality. To date AADF has invested approximately $ 3.5 million in restoration and business assistance. It will continue to support local businesses that will accommodate the commercial spaces in the area, and through the TID Vlora association promote the Vlora Historical Center as a touristic destination. The total value to be invested by AADF in the TID Vlora project is $ 5 million.

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  • 04.15.2019

    Work in progress

    Work in progress

    Even the numerous and complex issues encountered during the construction works the progress in Vlora Historical Center is going according to the workplan. The contractor is working in the same time with the restoration and reconstruction of the buildings and with the underground infrastructure works.

    The construction works for the first phase is scheduled to be complete by August 2019.

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  • 01.23.2019

    High level meeting to move TID Vlora construction towards completion

    High level meeting to move TID Vlora construction towards completion

    A high level meeting of TID Vlora stakeholders group took place today in Vlora. Present in the meeting were AADF Co-CEOs, Aleksander Sarapuli and Martin Mata, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Artan Shkreli, Vlora Mayor, Dritan Leli, ICM Director Arta Dollani, representatives from ADF, construction company AlbStar, and other institutions involved in the project for revitalization of Vlora Historic Center. In the meeting were reported the current construction related challenges and an action list was prepared to overcome such challenges and move the project closer to completion.

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  • 02.09.2018

    Meeting of the working group for restoration of the Historic Center of Vlora

    Meeting of the working group for restoration of the Historic Center of Vlora

    Tens of committed experts continue to work on the restoration of the Vlora Historic Center, part of the TID Vlora Project financed by the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) in cooperation with the Vlora Municipality and the Albanian Government. During today’s meeting of the TID Vlora working group, various issues were discussed aiming at accelerating the work and better coordination of all stakeholders for the most effective implementation of the project. The meeting was attended by the AADF Co-CEOs, Mr. Martin Mata and Mr. Aleksander Sarapuli, the Mayor of Vlora Mr. Dritan Leli, consultants and experts from these institutions, the design studio Atelier 4 and the construction company AlbStar. The meeting was followed by a visit to the construction site where engineers and architects explained some of the challenges of the restoration process happening in many buildings on Justin Godard street. The parties agreed to set up a parallel construction site on the Jewish street, besides that on the Justin Godard street. The works for the rehabilitation of the Vlora Historic Center have started in late 2017. The TID Vlora project, which includes infrastructure works, continues with the consolidation of the TID Vlora association and the implementation of the activities to help the businesses in this area.

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  • 01.31.2018

    Visit of TID Vlora Association in New Bazaar, Tirana

    Visit of TID Vlora Association in New Bazaar, Tirana
    On January 30th, some business’ representatives at the Vlora Historical Center and Board members of TID Vlora Association, visited the TID area in Tirana, to look closely how is developed the BID/TID model. During this visit, they met some local businesses which operate in this area, members of the Board of Directors of TID Tirana Association, and became more familiar with the work during the discussion with TID Tirana Administrator. Representatives of TID Vlora show particular interest in the work of the Association and the tremendous transformation (architectural, co-administration and opportunities for development) in the New Bazaar area. TID Vlora is the 8th BID/TID project in Albania funded by AADF, which has started implementation in 2017.
  • 01.19.2018

    Working progress in TID Vlora

    Working progress in TID Vlora

    The construction work continues in the “Restoration of the Vlora Historic Center”. Currently the construction work consists of dismantling roof trusses, facade cleaning and restoration, external plastering, external stone wall restoration etc. It is expected that the construction work will get more intensive in the buildings as well as the underground infrastructure work, water supply, sewage network, etc.

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  • 10.09.2017

    Remarks by AADF Board Chairman Michael Granoff and Prime Minister Edi Rama during the Start of Construction Works in Vlora Historic Area

  • 10.09.2017

    Inauguration of the TID Vlora Project and Start of Construction Works in Vlora Historic Area

    Inauguration of the TID Vlora Project and Start of Construction Works in Vlora Historic Area

    On Sunday October 8th, Mr. Michael Granoff the Chairman of AADF, Mrs. Mirela Kumbaro the Minister of Culture, Mr. Damian Gjiknuri the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy and Mr. Dritan Leli the Mayor of Vlora, signed the Memorandum of Understanding for the creation of the Tourism Improvement District in the Vlora Historic Area  (TID Vlora).

    In the inauguration of the start of construction works in “Justin Godard” and “Thoma Bejko” (Jewish street) was present Prime Minister Edi Rama, the Board Members and Co-CEOs of AADF, and other partners.

    This project will contribute to increase of properties value by improving infrastructure and will promote active participation of local community in the area decision making. Building and strengthening of multiple partnerships will be an important role of the project that will increase the quality of public services.

    AADF will invest around $4.5 Million in the TID Vlora project, in activities that include the area architectural design, construction and restoration of the buildings facades, and support to business development. The Government of Albania has committed to fund approximately US$ 10 million in this project. The TID Vlora building construction and restoration phase is expected to be completed by end of year 2018.

    The revitalization of Vlora Historic Area will make possible for the area to become one of the most important tourist destinations in the region.

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  • 03.03.2017

    TID Vlora

    TID Vlora
    Discussing with the design studio on the first draft of the project of restoration and urban requalification of the historic center of Vlora.