Minister of Spatial Planning, Urbanism and State Property Slaven Radunović emphasized the importance of the new Spatial Plan of Montenegro being adopted by a majority in Parliament, highlighting that the plan focuses solely on the national interest without political influence.
He explained that the Spatial Plan serves as the foundation for future urban and spatial planning documents. The plan will be submitted to the Parliament, followed by consultations with parliamentary clubs. Radunović stressed the need for majority or consensus approval to ensure the plan’s focus remains on Montenegro’s development as determined by the government and experts.
Svetlana Jovanović, the head of the Spatial Plan development team, noted the planning process began in 2018, with active work resuming since August 2021. A public consultation was held for three months, involving citizens, municipalities, and NGOs. She described the Spatial Plan as Montenegro’s most important strategic planning document, balancing development with strong environmental protection due to the country’s many protected areas and challenging geography.
Regarding the Velje Brdo project near Podgorica, Minister Radunović said it will become a landmark residential area planned for up to 42,000 residents. The first phase covers an area equivalent to two city blocks and will begin construction as soon as infrastructure conditions, such as a new boulevard, are met—whether that happens in early 2026 or 2027 is less important. Despite political, media, and NGO opposition, the ministry is proceeding at full capacity, confident there will be strong demand for the affordable apartments planned there.
