City of Užice

Šumadija and Western Serbia - Zlatiborski District

Level of development - Group I

Active enterprises - -

Active entrepreneurs - -

63,832


Citizens
h-money

70,616


Average income

647


Area
Užice
Užice
Užice
Užice
Užice

3


Improved development planning and introduction of the integrated territorial investment

2


Improved economic growth in the targeted local self-governments

2


Improved social infrastructure and social cohesion in the targeted local self-governments

3,680,136 Euros

2,243,996 Euros

(61% EU PRO)

1,436,140 Euros

(39% Co-funding)

1,870,161 Euros

Development Strategy of the City of Užice and municipalities of Bajina Bašta, Čajetina, Požega and Priboj Urban Area

Development of integrated territorial investments strategy

Partner local self-governments: Bajina Bašta, Čajetina, Požega, Priboj

The development strategy of the urban area of city of ​​Užice and the municipalities of Bajina Bašta, Čajetina, Požega and Priboj covers the territory with significant cultural and natural assets, such as Tara National Park, Zlatibor Nature Park, Šargan Nature Park – Mokra Gora, Zelenika Nature Reserve – Užice, Strict Nature reserve Iznad Tatalija – Užice, Strict Nature Reserve Jaruga – Užice, with strong industrial centers. Important tourist destinations on Zlatibor and Tara, with already existing and planned infrastructure.

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Green and energy transition in the Uzice ITI territory

Integrated project

Implemented by: Zlatibor Regional Development Agency

Partner local self-governments: Bajina Bašta, Čajetina, Požega

Introduction of solar installations and green solutions across public buildings and spaces to enhance energy efficiency and environmental rejuvenation. The project includes solar power plants, green roofs, and vertical gardens at key sites such as the National Theatre in Užice, the Regional Training Centre for Dual Education, a sports hall in Bajina Bašta, the Agricultural School in Požega, and the office building of Communal Public Enterprise "Zlatibor". The initiative aims to significantly reduce the area's carbon footprint and includes educational programmes and capacity-building activities to embed sustainable practices within the community. By benefiting over 110,000 citizens, the project fosters a broad understanding of green transitions and demonstrates the tangible benefits of integrating renewable energy into public infrastructure.

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Co-funding:

1,678,069 Euros

1,307,927 Euros

370,142 Euros

Development of Study of unique identity of urban areas in the Uzice ITI territory (ERA-URBAN-NET)

Integrated project

Implemented by: Zlatibor Regional Development Agency

Partner local self-governments: Bajina Bašta, Čajetina, Požega, Priboj

Development of a Study to identify the unique urban identity of the wider urban area of Užice, supported by community engagement and capacity-building activities. The project targets over 150,000 residents and seeks to preserve and enhance the area's character, promoting sustainable and identity-focused urban development.

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Co-funding:

192,092 Euros

151,998 Euros

40,094 Euros

984,221 Euros

Support to wood processing enterprise - Vidosav Marić PR Proizvodnja nameštaja i opremanje enterijera Boema ent

Support to Entrepreneurs, Micro and Small Enterprises

The entrepreneur processing wood (furniture) plans to procure an automatic sliding table panel saw in order to improve production and quality of products. As a result three new jobs are to be created adding to the existing four. The CSR envisages the donation and furnishing of the classroom in the local primary school.

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58,576 Euros

43,344 Euros

15,232 Euros

Reconstruction of the Water Tower at the medieval Old Town fortress in the City of Užice

Economic infrastructure (tourism development)

The reconstruction of the water tower at the mediaeval Old Town fortress in Užice creates conditions for tourism development with impact on a wider number of small businesses in the area indicating potential for employment of 60 people. The project presents continuation of the City ofUžice efforts to revitalise the fortress, among which the detailed regulation plan was developed within the EU PRO Programme.

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Co-funding:

925,645 Euros

381,983 Euros

543,662 Euros

825,754 Euros

Reconstruction and extension of the kindergarten in the Karan settlement in Užice

Local Infrastructure

Reconstruction and extension of the existing kindergarten (657 m2) in the Karan settlement in Užice to provide improved conditions and quality of preschool education and working conditions for employees.

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385,923 Euros

179,372 Euros

206,551 Euros

Reconstruction of the tuberculosis treatment clinic in Užice

Local Infrastructure

Reconstruction of the tuberculosis treatment clinic in Užice built in the 1960s which covers all institutions on primary and secondary health protection level in Zlatiborski District and provides healthcare for Covid 19 patients.

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Co-funding:

439,831 Euros

179,372 Euros

260,459 Euros