Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine

The former Kosmos cinema in Zhytomyr became the focal point of discussion during the first Urban Forum, organized as a two-day hackathon. Experts from Ukraine, Estonia, and the Netherlands came together to explore new solutions for the future of the cinema building and the surrounding area. Urban forums play a key role in engaging communities in the transformation of urban spaces. Each forum provides a platform for local residents, professionals, and city authorities to collaboratively shape the vision for their cities. These events integrate best international practices while addressing local needs. Ro3kvit systematically promotes participatory approaches in Ukraine, recognizing that community engagement is a fundamental principle of urban development — one that ensures sustainable and livable spaces. The Kosmos cinema and its adjacent territory require reorganization and rethinking. Its revitalization is only possible with the active involvement of the community — because it is the residents who should decide the future of this place. The cinema has the potential to become a hub for cultural and social initiatives, contributing to the city's and community’s development. 📌 Swipe through the carousel for more details and share the story about Kosmos 🤍 The urban forums are organized by the Estonian Association of Architects and the Ro3kvit Urban Coalition for Ukraine, in collaboration with the city of Zhytomyr. The forums are funded by the European Union as part of the international cultural project "UREHERIT: Architects for Ukraine's Heritage". UREHERIT #UREHERIT #UrbanForum #KosmosCinema #Zhytomyr

We received 92 applications from 71 communities across Ukraine as part of the project “Communities at the Heart of Urban Changes.” This highlights a strong interest in participatory approaches to urban development and planning. What projects are communities proposing? 🔹 New initiatives – 47 teams aim to launch projects with active community engagement. 🔹 Strengthening existing projects – 13 applications focus on ongoing initiatives that need support in involving residents. 🔹 Replication – 11 teams seek to expand or scale their work. What do they want to change? 🔸 Public space – 60 projects 🔸 Urban planning – 25 projects 🔸 Sustainable development – 26 projects 🔸 Landscape architecture – 15 projects 🔸 Safety and security – 12 projects 🔸 Architecture – 10 projects 🔸 Local economy – 8 projects Other important areas include inclusion, healthcare, cultural heritage, and IDP integration. This scale of interest shows that communities are ready to drive change! We are grateful to everyone who joined us. The next step is to select projects and determine further actions. Stay tuned for updates! Thanks to our partners INBO, Play the City, STIPO! The project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. #CommunitiesAtHeart #UrbanChanges #Ro3kvit #INBO#Stipo#playthecity

Urban transformation begins with communities. We share the thoughts of our partners in the carousel. We have recently launched the Communities at the Heart of Urban Changes project, which aims to establish cooperation between communities and local authorities to improve the city space and adapt it to various modern challenges. In the carousel, our partners share their thoughts on why civic engagement is key to rebuilding cities and creating comfortable and sustainable spaces. About the partners: 🔹STIPO - An international team focused on creating inclusive and sustainable urban areas. Their core values include long-term thinking, supporting collective urban spaces and encouraging collaboration among different actors. 🔹INBO is an architecture and urban planning firm specialising in creating vibrant and sustainable urban environments. The organisation's projects cover residential, commercial, and public spaces, with a focus on innovative design, community engagement, and environmental responsibility. 🔹Play the City is an organisation that develops interactive tools and methods to engage citizens, government, and developers in creating sustainable and inclusive urban spaces. The experience of our international partners will help Ukrainian communities find effective solutions to overcome the challenges of urban renewal. The project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. #CommunitiesAtHeart #UrbanChanges #Ro3kvit #INBO#Stipo #playthecity

We are announcing a tender to provide video recording and editing services for a new educational project! Ro3kvit is looking for specialists in video production and editing information products on urban development for the project 'Capacity Building for Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Regeneration in Ukraine', supported by the Ukraine Urban Lab Programme, managed by UN-Habitat. Candidate requirements: 👉 Experience in video production 👉 Be able to produce a high-quality result in a short period (shoot in January-February) 👉Use professional equipment for shooting and post-production  👉Be able to organise shooting in Kyiv and online  👉Registered as a legal entity or individual entrepreneur Contract period: January 2025 - February 2025. The deadline for applications is 17 January 2025, 19:00! More information about the conditions and expectations here: https://lnkd.in/d_fRqmzY The project is supported by the Ukraine Urban Lab Programme, managed by UN-Habitat and funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) of the Federal Republic of Germany. 

Ro3kvit Urban Coalition and the Kyiv School of Economics have signed a memorandum of cooperation! ✨ We are launching a collaboration with the Kyiv School of Economics as part of the Urban Studies and Post-War Reconstruction program. This partnership brings together expertise and knowledge to support urban development and the rebuilding of Ukrainian cities. What will we do together? 👉 Participate in lectures where our experts will share their knowledge with students. 👉 Enable KSE students to intern at Ro3kvit. 👉 Mentorship: Our specialists will provide guidance on relevant topics. 👉 Conduct joint research: Working together on issues such as urban safety, community engagement, and other key topics. This collaboration will help prepare professionals who will shape the future of Ukrainian cities. Follow us to be the first to learn about exciting lectures, projects, and opportunities. Thanks to Tymofii Brik, Kostyantyn Kyrychenko! #Ro3kvit #KSE #Urbanism #Reconstruction

Ukrainian Cities Join the Global Climate Transformation! 12 Ukrainian cities have become part of the ambitious initiative SUN4Ukraine — a key component of the EU Mission to create climate-neutral and smart cities of the future. 📍Vinnytsia 📍Dnipro 📍Zviahel 📍Kalush 📍Kyiv 📍Konotop 📍Mykolaiv 📍Novovolynsk 📍Pervomaisk 📍Kharkiv 📍Chernihiv 📍Chernivtsi What’s next? These cities are embarking on a new stage — active collaboration with EU Mission municipalities to turn ideas into real actions. From sharing experiences to implementing concrete solutions for a sustainable future! Learn more at www.sun4ukraine.eu. Let’s support the cities building a sustainable future for Ukraine 💚

The lecture about the future of the Dnipro River is now on our YouTube! 🌊 How can the Dnipro River become a resource for the future? We’ve already explored this question during the lecture, and now we’re sharing the recording! In the video, you’ll find the results of the research conducted by Ro3kvit and Greenpeace, as well as an analysis of possible development scenarios for the river. The lecture is available in two languages: 🇺🇦 Ukrainian – https://lnkd.in/d8Q_Vk2m 🇬🇧 English – https://lnkd.in/dTD2ykHf Discover more about the untapped potential of the Dnipro and the shared vision for its future!

Ro3kvit, in partnership with Ukraine Urban Lab UN-Habitat, held a workshop in Kyiv as part of the training program "Building Capacity for Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Recovery in Ukraine." Over three intensive days, participants from eight partner communities delved into evidence-based planning and worked on integrating principles of resilience, sustainability, and circularity into their pilot projects. The sessions focused on key aspects such as: 🔹 Using evidence-based planning to justify decisions and address pressing community challenges. 🔹 Applying a cyclical planning approach: from problem analysis and data collection to solution development, implementation, and monitoring results. Participants not only gained valuable knowledge but also actively exchanged experiences, presented successful practices from their communities, and identified opportunities for future collaboration. The networking atmosphere became a catalyst for generating new ideas and fostering joint actions. Ro3kvit continues to support communities in creating sustainable and inclusive urban environments! 🌱 UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) #Ro3kvit #SustainableUrbanDevelopment #UkraineUrbanLab #UNHabitat #UrbanRecovery #SustainableFuture

The Ro3kvit team recently held a three-day strategic session as part of the grant project "Ukraine Civil Society Sectoral Support Activity." These days were dedicated to discussions, planning, and the joint exploration of new ideas. During the session, we engaged with representatives from our partner organizations, including Teple Misto , METALAB, and Promprylad, to discuss: ✅ How to improve our processes and enhance efficiency. ✅ New opportunities for the development and support of cities and communities. ✅ Collaborative projects and partnerships to bring ambitious ideas to life. The venue added a special dynamic to our session – we worked in Pole, one of MetaLab’s projects. This space provided not only a productive environment but also a chance to better understand innovative approaches to creating environments that foster dialogue and collaboration. Each meeting brought valuable ideas and solutions that will help us move forward. We extend our gratitude to all participants for their engaging discussions, support, and willingness to work together. There is still much to be done, but we are confident that together, we can achieve great results! This event product was produced by Ro3kvit with ISAR Ednannia support within the USAID Ukraine Civil Society Sectoral Support Activity. #Ro3kvit #Collaboration #Development #Partnership

🌍 Communities at the Heart of Urban Changes. Our new project for building resilient cities! 🌍 We have begun working on a long-term project with partners INBO , STIPO , and Play the City to help Ukrainian cities affected by the war engage residents in planning their communities' future. The Open Call for municipalities has already started and will run until January 7, 2025. We offer: ✅ Expert and organizational support in engaging communities in existing projects in the fields of urban design, architecture, spatial planning, landscaping, public spaces, and safety. ✅ Participation in a multilateral process where Dutch expertise will be adapted to the needs of Ukrainian municipalities. For more details about the application process and participation, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dXg5_MtK 🔜 Stay tuned for updates on the project and join the change! The project is funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.  #CommunitiesAtHeart #UrbanChanges #Ro3kvit #INBO #Stipo #PlayTheCity