Consulting services for strategic and investment planning in territorial development.
Strategic Development Plans We develope strategies and programmes for cities, municipalities, regions, destinations, cultural heritage areas, protected areas, and cross‑border regions.
Our strategic planning is rooted in stakeholder cooperation and a deep understanding of key development challenges. We address urban, climate, sustainability, and demographic issues with a clear, actionable vision of the future. The result is not merely a document, but a shared agreement among stakeholders and a practical tool for implementing lasting changes.
Selected reference examples of strategic development plans:
City Municipality of Kranj
Sustainable Urban Strategy of the City Municipality of Kranj 2030+
Regional Agency for Economic Development of Šumadija and Pomoravlje, Serbia
Tourism development programme with a plan for tourist product developement, including destination management plan for Šumadija and Pomoravlje
Feasibility and Cost‑Benefit Studies
Investment documentation (prefeasibility and feasibility studies) is prepared in accordance with Slovenian and EU regulations, including cost-benefit analyses and impact monitoring reports.
We focus on project realism and feasibility, as well as their long‑term sustainability, aligning preparation with clients, technical designs and funding programme requirements . We are also familiar with specifics of implementing EU Integrated territorial investments in urban area and public investments under specific territorial agreements.
Selected reference examples of investment projects we have worked on:
Various municipalities of the Gorenjska region
Healthcare facility renovations and extensions for Municipalities of Bled, Tržič, Bohinj, Radovljica, Gorenja vas, City Municipality of Kranj – Preparation of investment documentation and application (EU Recovery and Resilience Plan)
Various municipalities
Drinking water supply projects for Municipalities ofTržič, Preddvor, Radovljica, Gorenja vas – Preparation of investment documentation and applications (EU Recovery and Resilience Plan)
GORKI – Sewage system and wastewater treatment in the Upper Sava basin, Phase 2 – Preparation of investment documentation and application (EU Cohesion Fund)
Construction of water infrastructure for the agglomerations Đurđevac, Virje, Ferdinandovac, Podravske Sesvete, Croatia – Feasibility study (EU Cohesion Fund)
Our work goes beyond preparing application documentation for national, EU or other public funding programmes.
K&Z L.t.d. act as a comprehensive partner, helping clients in refine project ideas into coherent, well-structured proposals. Each application is approached strategically: we carefully analyze call conditions, shape the project concept with partners, and guide the preparation phase.
We focus on large-scale, multi-partner, development-oriented projects where high-quality preparation is essential. During implementation, we continue to support clients in managing risks.
Selected reference examples of successful project applications across various sectors are presented below:
Posočje Development Center and Foundation Walk of Peace in Posočje
GOV4PeaCe Multidimensional and cross‑territorial governance model for activation WWI heritage to foster sustainable socio‑economic development of remote territories of Central Europe (Interreg Central Europe) – Professional support in project design, governance model adjustments, and action plan development
Management Plans, Sectoral Analyses, and Policy Studies
We prepare expert analyses and policy studies that address current territorial development and structural challenges, including the transition to climate‑neutral and smart cities, as well as the management of protected natural areas and cultural heritage sites.
Our approach is thorough and evidence-based. Our approach is evidence -based. Each topic is analysed, existing solutions are assessed, and a multi-disciplinary team is formed to develop scenarios and propose measures through a goal-oriented process.
Selected reference examples of sector-specific plans we have led or professionally contributed to are presented below:
Ministry of Culture
Management Plan for Prešeren’s Birth House
– Steering the working group and preparing the management plan.
City Municipality of Kranj
Mission 100 Climate‑Neutral and Smart Cities
– Preparation of action and investment plan and stakeholder coordination for the City of Kranj, approved by the European Commission.
Pricing model for public utility services in the Municipality of Bohinj.
Mentoring, Technical Assistance, Training, and Evaluation
We transfer our extensive practical experience to various teams and provide professional support in consulting projects for regional development, particularly in EU candidate countries.
Our work includes mentoring young and newly employed staff in public development services, participating as evaluators or reviewers in different programmes, and as delivering training workshops focused on project development and the management of development processes.
Selected reference examples of technical assistance:
NIRAS Sweden AB
Ukraine’s Cohesion and Regional Development
– Mentoring three regional development agencies in Ukraine (funded by SDC Switzerland).
Government Office for Development and European Cohesion Policy (Slovenia)
Professional technical support under the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014–2021 and the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014–2021, including programming the climate change priority area.
MSP‑NE Serbia – Municipal Support Programme in Northeastern Serbia (EU)
- Technical assistance in establishing the Braničevo and Podunavlje Regional Development agency and preparing regional development programmes and municipal strategies.
Client testimonials
The company understands public sector operations and municipal development needs perfectly. Our cooperation has been professional, responsive, and fully aligned with legislative requirements, with all agreed deadlines consistently met. Notably, they lead the preparation of the Municipal Development Programme 2030.
Alenka Langus
Director, Municipal Administration of the Municipality of Radovljica
As a small but ambitious municipality, we rely on external experts who can interpret public calls and guide our administration to a successful and feasible project application with all required investment documentation. Boža stays with us through the entire project, ensuring a successful implementation and full reimbursement of funds.
Rok Roblek
Mayor of the Municipality of Preddvor
K&Z L.t.d. prepared several demanding transnational projects for the Association of Historical Towns of Slovenia and assisted in implementing innovative initiatives that foster creative connections among young people and cultural heritage. Their exceptional expertise, commitment, and rare warmth make them stand out in the business world.
Mateja Hafner Dolenc
Association of Historical Cities of Slovenia
Beginnings are always challenging — whether planning, designing, developing, or innovating. And when you are lucky, challenges turn into opportunities. Slavka and her team brought us not only professional knowledge and exceptional skills but also a rare willingness to generously share them. We are proud and grateful to be able to work with her for many more years.
Ivana Antonijević
Director of the Regional Development Agency Braničevo‑Podunavlje, Serbia
