UN4Mykolaiv

UN4Mykolaiv Initiative

Mykolaiv City Concept Masterplan

Following a thorough damage assessment of the city and an extensive community engagement strategy, an overarching concept urban design plan 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 transport plan 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, 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.

Mykolaiv Analysis

For the future masterplan for the city of Mykolaiv, the first phase included a series of studies to clearly understand existing conditions, challenges and opportunities regarding all aspects of the city.

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Mykolaiv Design

Second phase of work includes the design of various components of the future city, together with local and international partners, based on the analysis conducted.

  • An in-depth analysis of Mykolaiv's urban fabric was conducted in terms of land use, transport and utility networks, public spaces and more.

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  • An in-depth engagement strategy was established to ensure inclusivity and consensus-building throughout the project.

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  • A Macro & Micro Scale Damage Assessment was conducted and analysed by land use.

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  • An analysis, conducted by LAND, on data relating to green space distribution, population dynamics, and ecosystem processes.

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  • A comprehensive study, conducted by Systematica, was conducted to evaluate the efficacy, efficiency, and accessibility of the city’s public transportation system.

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  • Proposed concept masterplan for the revitalisation of the city

  • Five individual projects within the city will act as pilot developments for key aspects of the city.

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