Table 3.

Vision alignment with strategic documents

Action fieldPolitical guidelinesUnified strategic documentsEvaluation
Settlement developmentEmphasis on organic growth, reuse of existing buildings, innovative housing modelsReferences to urban densification, architectural coherence, preservation of village characterStrong alignment between guidelines and strategic documents; implementation reflects a coherent long-term direction
Tourism developmentPromotes inclusive tourism and regulation of large-scale projectsMore growth-oriented, focus on infrastructure and marketing, less explicit balancing between tourism and community impactPartial alignment: strategic plans show progress, but the balance between tourism intensity and local quality of life remains cautious
Traffic and mobilityPrioritize pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, e-mobility, traffic calmingShows increasing investment in soft mobility, with projects promoting cycling, pedestrian-friendly urban designClear alignment: implementation is progressing steadily, though some measures remain in early stages
Environmental foresightSets ambitious goals for plastic reduction, biodiversity and renewable energyOver time, it includes concrete measures on energy efficiency, waste reduction and climate adaptationGood alignment: environmental measures are among the most visible areas of progress
Transparent politics and administrationEncourages digital services and participatory governance (e.g. GEM2GO app, Digital Village Square, citizen councils)Reflected in planning documents, though with less operational detail on participatory processesAlignment is present but partial; digitalization is advancing, while participation processes could be more consistently embedded
Living togetherSupports childcare, elderly care, social integration and intergenerational interactionProvides stable resources for education, youth services and social inclusion initiativesStrong alignment: social cohesion is a clear municipal priority with sustained investment
Associations and eventsAims to strengthen community life through support for associations and cultural eventsLong-standing support for youth, sports and cultural infrastructure and community-based initiativesGood alignment: activities in this field are widely perceived as positive and well-established
Source(s): Authors’ own work

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