In my master’s thesis, I highlight the issue of the lack of diverse business spaces for young people in the Municipality of Piran. Despite a wide range of cultural, creative, and educational events, the municipality has been facing negative population growth for years. There are several reasons for this, but the significant impact of mass tourism cannot be ignored. The dominance of the tourism industry has led to a pronounced increase in apartment rentals and, consequently, a shortage of suitable business spaces. Young people are thus faced with an apparent choice – tourism or nothing. Young individuals aspiring to work in the cultural and creative sector are consequently leaving their hometown and seeking opportunities elsewhere.
The industrial complex in Fornače Piran, is an excellent space for the development of the cultural and creative sector (CCS). The history of the facility is quite diverse, with the most recognizable periods being the glass and soap factory Salvetti and the Viba film studios. The highly successful years of Slovenian cinema confirm that both the macro and micro-location are extremely suitable for the further development of the cultural and creative sector.
In my thesis, I plan the revitalization of the degraded Fornače area in Piran, which would provide the necessary business spaces for individuals or groups belonging to the cultural and creative sector. Through intervention, the space becomes programmatically and environmentally high-quality, thus revitalizing the degraded environment. This, in turn, provides local residents and the broader community with new job opportunities, which is the first step toward the development of a diverse and sustainable society.
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