UN4Mykolaiv Initiative

UN4Mykolaiv Initiative

Mykolaiv City Concept Masterplan

Following a thorough damage assessment of the city and an extensive community engagement strategy, an overarching concept masterplan was developed. This plan focuses on addressing the city’s current challenges and includes the input from local specialists, the community, and our international coalition of industry experts.

The goal is to create strategic guidelines that ensure a sustainable, resilient, and equitable future development for the city, while also stimulating economic growth through investment, job creation, and improved quality of life.

  1. Relocation of Industrial Ports
    Create accessible and vibrant public spaces along the river and waterways.

  2. Riverfront Activation
    City-wide activation of the riverfront.

  3. Densification Areas
    Densification of urban areas to sustain higher volumes

  4. Social Infrastructure Upgrade
    Provision of social infrastructure in under-serviced areas

  5. Landscape & Ecological Network
    Key principles to protect the natural environment

  6. Transport Network
    Enhanced infrastructure to enhance mobility

  7. Waste, Water & Energy Utilities
    Interventions to improve the city offer.

  8. Pilot Projects
    Pilot projects to trigger the concept masterplan themes

Mykolaiv Concept Masterplan (Report 3 - Part 1): Concept Designs

This report delves into key topics essential for implementing Mykolaiv's overarching strategies for sustainable development. It encompasses a draft transport and mobility strategy promoting a green and flexible mobility network, a discussion on shifting urban planning practices towards a more transparent and participatory approach, a study on the potential of the city's heritage, and an assessment identifying optimal sites for pilot projects focused on heritage and green public spaces.

Mykolaiv Concept Masterplan (Report 2): Vision and Strategy Report

Building upon a thorough analysis of Mykolaiv's current situation, as presented in Report 1 (Detailed Analysis and Damage Assessment), this report presents a preliminary overarching strategy for the city's sustainable future. Developed by the One Works Foundation-led team, the strategy incorporates insights from studies on international and Ukrainian sustainability policies, environmental conditions, demographic projections, and potential post-conflict scenarios. This report outlines the proposed key interventions in urban design, landscape, and mobility, laying the groundwork for further discussion and development in the coming months.

Published Reports

This collection of reports explores key themes and projects that are shaping the future of Mykolaiv City and its communities.

  • Mykolaiv Concept Masterplan: Damage Assessment.
    Read here

  • Mykolaiv Concept Masterplan: Vision and Strategy.
    Read here

  • Output 3 (Part 1) Concept Masterplan: Concept Designs.
    Read here

  • Mykolaiv Concept Masterplan: Innovation District.
    Read here

  • Output 4 - Mykolaiv Concept Masterplan: Graphic and Digital Deliverables. Read here