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The Renewal of Public Spaces in Babiná Village
Summary
The project renewed the public spaces of Babiná village center, improving the facilities, providing opportunities for traditional activities and increasing inhabitants interest in their own village.
Background
Babiná village is an advanced, economically stable village with generally good infrastructure. The village owns some surrounding forests which are one of its sources of income. It is safe and ecological village, situated in protected area of Štiavnické hills. In the village center there is a small public park and an intercity bus stop. These were in very poor condition and support for renewal was conceived. The project applicant was Babiná village - represented by village mayor Jana Gregušová.
Objective
The basic goal (and assumption) is that development of every village can strongly and positively influence economic potencial and standards of living. A public space renewal project with the aims of: 1) Generating a real improvement to the physical quality of the village; 2) Demonstration of a responsible approach towards village life for future generations in a healthy environment; 3) Promotion of the positive aspects of the rural 'way of life'.
Main activities
The main project activities were: 1) Architectural planning - arrangement of pavements, mobiliari, fitness components and bus stop; 2) Plantation adapatation - valuation of the existing condition, project documentation, outplanting scheme (of trees, bushes, flower-beds, grass-plot); 3) Improved lighting - establishment of park lightning; 4) Improved rainwater sewage - replacement of the nonfunctional rain water sewage. The park remains its original shape and boundaries.
Results & Benefits
The Public Space Renewal project delivered to the village inhabitants a renovated public area in the centre of the village Babiná. The renewed park is a perfect place for: 1) getting together with friends and for spending spare time (for all age groups); 2) keeping traditions alive (for example the traditions of the public Christmas tree and raising a "May-pole" every year in May). The preparation of the village renewal project preparation increased inhabitants interest in public matters.
Lessons learnt
In the contexty of village renewal it is important to let the citizens tell their opinion and listen to them. When creating a project consider not only the immediate location but also take into account the whole area and its connections and linkages. Before project approval review it step by step again. Rethink every detail to avoid the necessity of future modifications - as every additional change causes unwanted time delay.
Project location and other information
Babiná village, Zvolen county, Banská Bystrica region, Middle Slovakia
Region
Banskobystricky kraj
RDP Territory
Slovakia
Total project cost (€)
153 634
EAFRD contribution (€)
115 226
National contribution (€)
38 409
Project website
Contact name
Jana Gregušová
Telephone
+ 421 45 5384116
Languages for contact
Slovak
At a glance
Country
Slovakia
Final beneficiary type
Public/local authorities
Budget range
€100 000 - €500 000
Start date:
01/06/2010
End Date:
30/09/2010
Theme / Measure:
Rural Quality of Life & Economic Diversification
Improving quality of life in rural areas
322. Village renewal and development
Keywords:
Rain water, Infrastructure, Village facilities, Village renewal
Last update
15/02/2012