Urban Trails unveiled in Tirana: toward a more connected and livable city

Tirana, May 6, 2026 — The Urban Trails project, one of the most ambitious initiatives for sustainable urban development in the capital, was presented today at the Pyramid of Tirana, introducing a new vision for how citizens experience and move through the city.

Urban Trails aims to create a green corridor connecting three of Tirana’s key natural areas — the Artificial Lake, Dry Lake, and Farka Lake — through an integrated network of pedestrian and cycling paths. The project is designed as an intervention that promotes sustainable mobility, improves urban accessibility, and enhances the quality of life for residents.

The event brought together high-level representatives from public institutions and project partners, including the Prime Minister of Albania, representatives of the government, the Municipality of Tirana, the National Territorial Planning Agency, as well as leadership from the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF) and experts in architecture and urban planning.

The project presentation was delivered by the architectural studio Jeshile Sh.p.k., which shared key findings from the analysis, identified implementation challenges, and outlined the approach taken to integrate urban development with the natural environment. Discussions focused on the importance of creating accessible and functional public spaces while preserving existing ecosystems.

A project video was also screened during the event, offering a visual experience of the Urban Trails concept and its potential to transform the connections between the city’s green spaces.

This was followed by an open discussion on the project’s potential to contribute to a new model of urban development for Tirana — one that places citizens at the center, promotes active mobility, and fosters a more sustainable relationship between the city and nature.

Urban Trails represents a forward-looking approach to urban planning in Albania, aiming not only to improve infrastructure but also to shape a new identity for the city — greener, more connected, and future-oriented.