Welcoming a Human-Centred Urban Future

Anuela Ristani – Acting Mayor of Tirana

Opening the second day of FABER Forum 2025, Anuela Ristani welcomed participants with a message grounded in Tirana’s ongoing urban transformation and its growing role as a regional example of innovation in city-building.

In her address, she reflected on how Tirana has evolved through a strong focus on public space, human-scale design, and inclusive development. She emphasized that the future of cities is not built by institutions alone, but through collaboration between local government, architects, planners, innovators, and citizens who actively shape how urban life unfolds.

Ristani highlighted Tirana’s commitment to sustainable urban design and policies that improve everyday life — from accessible public spaces to creative, community-driven initiatives that foster belonging.

Her remarks set the tone for the day’s conversations, inviting participants to see cities not only as systems to be managed, but as living spaces to be nurtured — creative, connected, and ready for the challenges of the future.