Utopian Trepça
What we have heard about the former Trepca, that of the golden years of Tito’s Yugoslavia, about the work culture, the opportunities for recreational activities and realization of various project ideas, social and cultural life, visits abroad, building pride of being employed in Trepça, today that past seems utopian, while we, based on the same past of Trepça and adding other factors of this era, are building a Utopian Trepça even more pleasing to the imagination of man and for spiritual food.
The Trepça Industrial Park not only contributes to the economy and environment, but also to the social and cultural life of the community. Combining these components, from now on, on this Utopian description we will refer to the Trepça Industrial Complex as TrepçArt City.
TrepçArt City offers not only jobs and education for the local population, but also cultural events, recreational activities and social programs that help create a sense of community and belonging among citizens, proving that economic development and social responsibility can and should go hand in hand. in parallel.
The Industrial Park of Trepça, once degraded by time, has been completely reconstructed, with the most authentic facades. The facilities evaluated for conservation and revitalization have been treated with environmentally friendly materials and within them the facilities have been equipped with advanced technologies according to the needs of the community.
The area known as the “pyrite preserve” and other industrial waste has been cleaned by international and professional institutions, turning the area into a healthy and livable land. In the white part known as the “skating rink”, the most modern solar panels are installed, which at the same time serve to supply the city with renewable energy, as well as the industrial park itself for the needs of further strengthening of educational and social programs. Other parts of the area have been greened, with gardens and parks providing a stark contrast to the wild and industrial landscape of the past. Thanks to the factories’ advanced filtration systems and renewable energy sources, the air and water in this area is clean.
Within TrepçArt City, it is a modern community center that serves as a center for cultural events such as: art exhibitions, theater performances, fairs and concerts. The center also provides space for community groups to meet and host social and anniversary events. Special treatment and benefits will be enjoyed by the former workers of the Trepça combine, as well as their children. The center has a strong commitment to community development, partnering with local organizations to provide services such as housing, health care and social services to those in need.
In these same areas, special sports halls will be offered for all sports clubs that bear the name “Trepça”, and in which spaces competitions and sports activities will be organized. This helps to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage the community to come together and participate in physical and social activities. Besides them, there will be special fields for street sports, such as: street games, skateboards, etc..
TrepçArt City also has a strong commitment to education, not only providing job training, but also sponsoring programs that provide access to education and vocational training for people of all ages. Even offering facilities equipped with the latest technology, which would further develop the creative and technological industry. This enables the community to improve their skills and increase the generation of financial income.
In this same area, certain objects and areas will serve as museums to present the stages of development and processing of metals from different civilizations from the Neolithic period to modern times. TrepçArt City is a city that will also offer spaces for accommodation, gastronomy, industrial shops, swimming pools, as well as corners with toys for children.
Overall, TrepçArt City is not only a source of economic prosperity, but also a source of community pride and social cohesion. The future of Mitrovica and the world looks bright and prosperous with our utopian Trepca.