Most of the following projects have been carried out in a synergic system of different locations. For the space analysis within the EU best practices research we focused on one of these spots. You can find the specific information in their dedicated PDF at the end of each project description.
To explore all the project's aspects and locations, download the complete publication in PDF here.
Bohinjska Bistrica
Name of the project: Revitalisation of Triglav road, Bohinjska Bistrica
Name of the project in local language: Oživitev Triglavske ceste, Bohinjska Bistrica
Time period: From 2019 to 2021
Keywords: Culture, Education, Sport and Small Business Sector/Public Agencies
The project of revitalisation of Triglav road took place in the west part of the settlement of Bohinjska Bistrica. This road is a less accessible area, as it is bounded on one side by railway tracks and on the other by the Belica stream even if the nearby area across the river is the central tourist location of the settlement. The project aim was to address the lack of spaces which could be used as business or creative nodes (a problem evident in many small settlements) and improve public space in the area.
Smlednik
Name of the project: The Village Garden
Name of the project in local language: Vaški vrt
Time period: Since 2018
Keywords: Culture, Education, Tourism
The garden was designed at St. Urh Square, in the historical village center of Smlednik. Although it produces herbs and vegetables, its main function is educational and social because this is the place where people and residents can gather and exchange knowledge on growing the plants. Thus, the aim of the project is to link these two functions by connecting the local community while developing the garden to preserve cultural heritage, indigenous plants, and self-sufficiency.
Rodik
Name of the project: Mythical Park
Name of the project in local language: Mitski park
Time period: From 2018 to 2021 (park’s opening)
Keywords: Culture, Education, Tourism and Governmental
The Mythical Park extends outside the village itself, including paths through forest and meadows which are the main point of interest. Rodik having a cultural and historical legacy from Slavic and pre-Christian tradition, the goal of the project was to create a new tourist landmark focused on local legend and heritage. This place is part of a cross-border project involving the Trebišće area from Croatia.
Tomaj
Name of the project: New Wind in Tomaj
Name of the project in local language: Prevetrimo Tomaj
Time period: From 2010 to 2011
Keywords: Culture, Education, Sustainability, Tourism
Prevetrimo Tomaj or New Wind in Tomaj was an urban revitalisation project of the town of Tomaj. It took place in various locations, including a sports field and a recreational space. The targeted impact of the project was to connect residents of the village so they would spontaneously keep maintaining, cleaning, and upgrading open public spaces just like the residents of the past used to take care of the common places.
Žlebe
Name of the project: House on the Hill
Name of the project in local language: Hiša na hribu
Time period: Since 2015
Keywords: Culture, Education, Sustainability, Tourism
The House on the Hill project is located on three locations, but the main exhibition stands next to St. Margaret Church in Žlebe. This place is composed of a granary and an old deacon’s house where most activities took place. The exhibition was designed with the social aim to connect artists from different backgrounds in a common project but also to fight the “cultural remoteness” of this kind of place while gathering people.