The Public City Square

The project was initiated by Algorytm platform, design was developed by experts from the Ukrainian award-winning architecture and interior design studio balbek bureau.

The square is located at the intersection of Lesia Ukrainka and Kryvyi Val streets in Lutsk City centre. It looks like an amphitheatre with well-designed integrated lighting, a beautiful view of Lutsk, and places for recreation.

The project aims to create a point of attraction for young people, rethink the location next to the largest pedestrian artery in Lutsk, and create an appealing Instagram-worthy attraction to promote the city.

Project goals

• to create a safe, cultural zone in the city for the young;
• to increase the attractiveness of the central pedestrian street in Lutsk;
• to draw the attention of passers-by to Ukrainian sculpture;
• to carry out a major reconstruction of the square and improve the waterproofing of the adjacent building.

Currently, the main works on the square's arrangement have been completed. The tactile paving and seating areas with inclusive access provided have been installed.

There was also installed Zerno sculpture (“The Grain”). Created by Ukrainian art group GAZ, it raises donations to the Come Back Alive Fundation, a partner of the Algorytm NGO. Funds will go towards purchasing equipment for demining in Ukraine.

*The Public City Square project is implemented by the Algorytm NGO in cooperation with misto.reboot NGO and with the support of the Lutsk City Council.