The purpose of the project is to develop a Strategy for the Development of the Urban Area of Varaždin for the period from 2021 to 2027. (hereinafter: SRUP Varazdin). Elaboration of SRUP Varaždin aims to encourage integrated and inclusive social and economic development, development in the field of environment, culture, natural heritage, sustainable tourism and security in the Urban area of Varaždin (hereinafter: UPVŽ) in which the ITU mechanism is implemented in the financial period 2021-2027.