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The New Bazaar/Avni Rustemi Square area of Tirana is a symbol of traditional urban life of the city, and a destination of commercial value. The area houses more than 15 sites of cultural heritage protected by law, which used to be hidden under rundown facades, obsolete infrastructure, and a generally unappealing commercial space. The New Bazar is nowadays a perfect destination for a natural pedestrian mall and tourism destination, where private businesses and public representation are being formed under the TID/BID model. The AADF partnered with the Government of Albania (Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Urban Development), Municipality of Tirana and the local business community to revitalize the New Bazaar/Avni Rustemi Square of Tirana. The bazaar has become one of the main tourist attractions of the capital. The restauration portion was completed by March 2017. The Foundation is also supporting businesses operating in the area with advisory services as well as small grants in order to improve their efficiency and make the best use of the new opportunities. TID Tirana, the businesses association which oversees the daily management of the area, is founded in March 2017 in partnership with the Municipality of Tirana and local businesses.

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  • 04.20.2020

    Safety, commitment and entertainment in the New Bazaar of Tirana, TID Tirana

    Safety, commitment and entertainment in the New Bazaar of Tirana, TID Tirana

    Tirana’s New Bazaar, since March 2017, when it regained the former splendor, has become one of the most frequented and loved places of the capital. Elegant architecture, welcoming atmosphere, colorful and full of taste markets are just a few of the features that distinguish the Bazaar. Not forgetting the high standards of hygiene, safeness, lighting and service.

     

    This spring, for many of the other iconic areas of the city, has nothing in common with the same season of previous years. As per the New Bazaar, apart the missing foreign tourists, a few has changed. Despite the extraordinary times we are facing, our Center preserves and provides the same energy, equal beauty and just a little more tranquility. All this did not come by accident, but it is accomplished thanks to the hard work of the local business association TID Tirana.

     

    Since its establishment in the early 2017, TID Tirana in close collaboration with the New Bazaar entrepreneurs, manages the area following the BID/TID model, also known as a model where the businesses co-govern their area of activity. Thanks to the vision and support of the AADF and the Municipality of Tirana, the association has assured a nearly normal activity of the Bazaar. Maybe these few facts such as: three disinfections of the area in less than a month, frequent washing of the surface and a strict observance of distances in the stalls of the Green Market. Would be enough to give an idea of ​​the standards that can be found these days in the Bazaar. Moreover, a special attention has been committed for the elderly. Tirana Municipality staff in cooperation with that of TID Tirana and some of the businesses, have distributed food packages to their homes. The children also could have not been neglected. The same ones who cheer up the Bazaar with their laughs and games. “Qëndra e Librit për Fëmijë” and Qëndra Performacë” have entertained the little kids with online readings in social networks and a variety of games and competitions accompanied by prizes and gifts. A different afternoon with a modern music was organized for the pleasure of the residents. Some of the best DJs in town performed for almost 90 minutes on the improvised stage at the Creative Square.

     

    Among this feast of activities, the heart of the New Bazaar, its traders, have continued to offer their products and services following the new safe and security regulations. Every day in the stalls of the Green Market you can find fragrant fruits and vegetables, or fresh meat, fish and dairy products at the Meat Market and even dried fruits, pickles and an infinity of other choices at the cozy little shops. While the special dishes of the restaurants can still be enjoyed at home by the delivery services.

     

    In near future, when what we call “COVID-19″ will be just another faded memory, we all will be welcomed at the New Bazaar TID Tirana. But remember: not as visitors, as guests! But remember: not as visitors, as guests!

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  • 05.16.2019

    Open Call for Applications

    The AADF is glad to announce the next excellent opportunity to benefit from our Business Grant Support Scheme for investing in the New Bazaar of Tirana. The Second Open Call for Applications has just been launched in collaboration with TID Tirana Association. We would like to invite for cooperation all the interested individuals, businesses and young entrepreneurs, in investing in this popular and profitable site. The qualified applicants will be supported by sharing initial business costs. The aim of this initiative is encouraging sustainable growth of businesses that deliver unique experiences to Tirana’s New Bazaar. If you have an interesting idea, don’t miss this opportunity to join the trendiest place of the capital. Applications will be accepted till the 30th of September 2019.

    For detailed information about this Support Scheme, please download Call for Application.

     

  • 10.01.2018

    Inauguration of Storage Facilities in the New Bazaar, Tirana

    Inauguration of Storage Facilities in the New Bazaar, Tirana

    AADF in cooperation with the Municipality of Tirana and the business association TID Tirana organized the inauguration of the new storage facility in the area of the New Bazaar in Tirana. In this ceremony took part the Chairman of the BoT of AADF, Mr. Michael Granoff, the Mayor of Tirana Mr. Erion Veliaj, members of the BoT and the AADF Co-CEOs, board members and the administrator of TID Tirana.

    The AADF’s investmen of more than $90,000, inspired from the facilities in the Borough Market of London, aims to give an efficient solution to the problem of storages in the area of the New Bazaar. The premise of 600 sqm is situated in the heart of the Bazaar, close to the Creative Square. Within the facility there are 90 speparate cells, which provide high quality storage hygenally-wise and in terms of logistics as well. The new storage facilities will be administered by the TID association, and will be available to more than 100 traders of the Fruits-Vegetables Market, the Fish-Meat Market and to the other businesses as well.

    The AADF has commited untill now $1.9 Million in the rivitalization project of the New Bazaar of Tirana. The project as a whole, which includes the continuos support to the businesses and promotion of the area, reaches a value of $2.5 Million. Concerning all of the BID/TID(Business/Tourism Improvement Districts) projects that are co-financed and coordinated for six years, the AADF has commited around $20 Million in 8 projects spread throughout Albania.

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  • 08.28.2018

    Call for Application, Grant Supporting Scheme – TID Tirana

    The AADF is glad to announce the next excellent opportunity to benefit from our Business Grant Support Scheme for investing in the New Bazaar of Tirana. An Open Call for Applications has just been launched in collaboration with TID Tirana Association. We would like to invite for cooperation all the interested individuals, businesses and young entrepreneurs, in investing in this popular and profitable site. The qualified applicants will be supported by sharing initial business costs. The aim of this initiative is encouraging sustainable growth of businesses that deliver unique experiences to Tirana’s New Bazaar. If you have an interesting idea, don’t miss this opportunity to join the trendiest place of the capital. Applications will be accepted till the 15th of October 2018.
    For detailed information about this Support Scheme, please download Call for Application.

  • 07.09.2018

    “The Artisanal Fair” at the New Bazaar

    “The Artisanal Fair” at the New Bazaar

    On July 6th & 7th, the New Bazaar hosted a handful of artisan craftsmen from all over Albania to exhibit their artisanal products. “The Artisanal Fair” was organized and designed by the TID Tirana association and the Social Business Enterprise (NBS), which hosts artisans at the Albanian Bazaar bi-monthly. A festive ceremony was organized to celebrate the “Best Renewal Project for 2018″ award by the Emerging Europe Awards for the New Bazaar project, during the month of June in London, England. The ceremony was attended by Martin Mata AADF Co-CEO and Erion Veliaj Mayor of Tirana who held a greeting speech. The Pyramid of Tirana will be the next investment and bilateral cooperation, but in another form of transformation.

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  • 06.25.2018

    Tirana’s “New Bazaar” won the price as the Best Renewal Project for 2018

    Tirana’s “New Bazaar” won the price as the Best Renewal Project for 2018

    Tirana’s “New Bazaar”, a year after its inauguration, won the price as the Best Renewal Project for 2018. The project was awarded in London on 22th June by Emerging Europe Awards, an initiative that appraises the best practices in Eastern European countries. The jury rewarded the transformation of the Bazaar into the newest tourist destination: with public spaces, businesses, bars and restaurants, frequented by everyone in every hour of the day, without losing the traditional old elements. This project, implemented by AADF and Municipality of Tirana, won among 10 candidates from Bulgaria, Poland, Slovenia, Ukraine etc. Among the other nominees, there is another investment project of AADF: The Old Bazaar in Korça.

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  • 04.26.2018

    Maintaining the facades of the New Bazaar in Tirana

    Maintaining the facades of the New Bazaar in Tirana

    AADF fulfilling its obligations to the Albanian business community and the citizens of Tirana!

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  • 12.11.2017

    TID Tirana – Lighting ceremony

    TID Tirana – Lighting ceremony

    On Friday, December 7th, at 18:00, TID Tirana lit the end of year lights in the New Bazaar area and Luigj Gurakuqi Street. Mr. En Muci, chairman of TID Tirana board, thanked in his greetings speech Tirana Municipality and the Albanian-American Development Foundation for their contribution so far, without which the businesses of the area would not have been organized to improve and decorate the area. Mr. Erion Veliaj, Mayor of Tirana Municipality, thanked the AADF regarding its contribution in TID Tirana project. The Albanian-American Development Foundation co-financed the decoration of TID Tirana area for the end of year festivities.

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  • 04.10.2017

    Fair “Dibra and Mati days in Tirana” at Tirana New Bazaar

    Fair “Dibra and Mati days in Tirana” at Tirana New Bazaar

    Fair “Dibra and Mati days in Tirana” was another activity organized in the Creative Square at Tirana New Bazaar on 8-9 April 2017. The tradition and cultural heritage, preserved by the citizens of Dibra, is a great national asset, so the AADF was one of the biggest co-financers of this activity.

    Mr. Martin Mata, AADF Co-CEO, awarded the grand regional prize to the young Klevi Hakorja from Dibra Municipality, part of the competition “Show the beauty of your homeland” organized by the Municipalities of Diber, Bulqiza and Mat.

    The young people competed with their pictures in all categories of the competition, such as tourist attractions and villages with spring landscapes. With pictures of the competitors will be held an exhibition in cities of Pershkopi and Bulqiza. These pictures will be used to promote the development of tourism in Dibra region, at the websites, promotional brochures, etc.

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  • 03.14.2017

    Tirana New Bazaar Inauguration

    Tirana New Bazaar Inauguration

    14 March 2017 is a special day for the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF), for many citizens of Tirana and the business community in the New Bazaar area.

    The challenge launched 5 years ago, was concluded today with the inauguration of the renovated complex of New Bazaar with all contemporary infrastructure.

    Despite the initial skepticism, the New Bazaar is an ambitious project with an overall commitment of $3 million from the Albanian-American Development Foundation and a contribution of $2.5 million from the Tirana Municipality in cooperation with the Albanian Government in reconstruction work. Meanwhile, the private investment by the business owners has exceeded up to $4 million so far.

    AADF commitment and investment in New Bazaar will continue with the establishment of the Tourism Improvement District – TID Tirana, a successful model implemented by the Foundation in several cities in Albania. The Foundation will support local businesses of the area in the creation of the business association as well as provide grants to businesses in the TID area.

    AADF has contracted The Means in conducting the design of the business management plan for TID Tirana. The Means is a British company with extensive experience in the management of Business Improvement Districts and Tourism Improvement Districts. Currently the Means, manages Borough Market, one of the most visited places in London with over 12 million visitors annually.

    Successful administration of these areas go beyond regulation and infrastructure maintenance. They create communities, increase safety in the area, enable growth of business activity, increase property value and make them more attractive for tourists.

    This project marks an inspiring and transformative intervention that Tirana has seen in the last 25 years.

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