Nature-based Recovery and Water Landscapes

Bucha Community proposes transforming the partly wild and currently insufficiently accessible Mirotski Lakes area into an inclusive space for recovery, recreation and wellbeing. The project may include barrier-free eco-trails, walking and cycling routes, viewing platforms, modular eco-houses, water-based activities, ecological landscaping, renewable energy, water reuse systems and spaces for local services and craft producers. The first phase is envisioned as a practical pilot that can later be expanded and replicated.

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Housing Transformation and Neighbourhood Regeneration

Strategic approach to transforming large and diverse housing stock, particularly aging Soviet-era multi-apartment buildings with outdated engineering systems and high energy consumption. The community aims to move beyond fragmented repairs towards coordinated renovation, energy modernisation, redevelopment and neighbourhood regeneration. The project should also support affordable housing, resident participation, responsible land use and sustainable long-term housing management.

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Community Wellbeing and Veteran Reintegration

Creating a demonstration territory where veteran recovery is integrated with housing, meaningful work, education, nature and community life. The concept includes accessible residential and recovery modules, psychological and physical support spaces, workshops, adaptive sports, gardens, an apiary, production areas, family accommodation and a barrier-free shelter. The project is intended to support veterans while also creating employment, social enterprise and local development opportunities.

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Culture, Education and Future Skills

Transforming the existing Young Naturalists Station into a modern eco-educational and demonstration space for children, youth, educators and families. The project includes an ecological learning building, improved animal care facilities, greenhouse reconstruction, rainwater harvesting, biodiversity zones, sustainable food growing and spaces for practical classes, excursions and workshops. The EcoCenter will serve as a living laboratory for environmental education, climate awareness and future skills.

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Eco-housing

Objective: Transform industrial zones into eco-friendly spaces and sources of sustainable economic activity. Foster sustainable urban living.

Shortlisted cases:

• Rivne regional administration
• Ternopil city council
• Podilsk Regional Development Agency
• Borodyanka Territorial Community

Generic case:
Podilsk Regional Development Agency:
1) Green Energy Circular Industrial park - eco-housing for park employees
2) Prometey Rehabilitation Center - eco-housing for center's employees

Rehabilitation Centers

Objective: Enhance healthcare infrastructure and develop accessible and modern rehabilitation facilities.

Shortlisted cases:

• Ternopil region, Shumska TG (children's health center)
• Slavutych City Council (healthcare complex)
• Dnipropetrovska oblast, Apostolivska TG (rehabilitation center)

Generic case:
Dnipro region, Apostolove TG: Rehabilitation center for adults and children

Educational and
cultural institutions

Objective: Enrich cultural and educational landscapes and foster vibrant, inclusive communities.

Shortlisted cases:

• Ternopil region, Velyka Berezivka (secondary education institution)
• Ternopil City Council (educational complex with service center)
• Podil Regional Development Agency (training camp for IDPs)

Generic case:
Podil Regional Development Agency: Training camp for internally displaced persons