We Create Space: revitalisation of public space

The We Create Space programme gives active people opportunity to implement their own projects in urban public space in Ostrava (CZ), in order to revitalise and improve their surroundings and to take co-responsibility for a piece of the city. An essential part of the projects is an active voluntary involvement of the community within preparation, implementation and maintenance of the project. In this way, the programme supports community life as the place of action becomes a natural meeting point, strengthens neighbourhood relations, comes alive and looks attractive. Citizens tend to maintain the space and spend time there usually longer than the mandatory two-year sustainability period. We Create Space gives citizens chance to be a part of decision-making process.