Reddit user questions Zagreb's street names: Why Bosnian towns but not Croatia's second city?

A discussion on the social media platform Reddit has sparked debate about street naming conventions in Zagreb, Croatia. One user questioned the city's decision to name streets after numerous towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina, such as Sarajevo, Banja Luka, and Doboj, while seemingly overlooking Split, Croatia's second-largest city.

The user specifically asked if this was a consequence of former Mayor Milan Bandić's administration, given his origins from Bosnia. "Is it the consequence of Bandić's rule that it's more important to have Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Doboj, Bijeljina, Prijedor streets than a Split street?" the user posted.

Responses from other users offered various explanations. One comment suggested that many of these streets were named during the Yugoslav era. Another user sarcastically noted that if Bandić, who hailed from Grude in Bosnia, had been in charge, streets might have been named after Livno, Tomislavgrad, Grude, and Ljubuški instead. This implies a potential for regional favoritism in naming decisions.

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Do you have Dalmatinska Street in the center, be happy with that.

Some users pointed out that a "Splitska ulica" (Split Street) does exist in Sesvete, a district of Zagreb. Another commenter mentioned a "Dalmatinska ulica" (Dalmatian Street) in the city center, suggesting that residents should be content with that. The discussion also touched upon the idea of a "Splitska avenija" (Split Avenue) being planned but never built, with one user sarcastically remarking that perhaps a grand enough avenue has not yet been constructed to warrant the name.

The debate highlights differing perspectives on historical context, political influence, and civic pride in urban planning and street nomenclature. While some see the current naming as a reflection of past political decisions or a lack of recognition for major Croatian cities, others argue that existing streets and historical context provide sufficient representation.

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Is it the consequence of Bandić's rule that it's more important to have Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Doboj, Bijeljina, Prijedor streets than a Split street?