What motivates us.
Living Courtyards has, from the very beginning, aimed to revitalize neglected and degraded urban courtyards, with the goal of building and connecting communities, while showcasing the potential and importance of urban courtyards as spaces for a healthy democratic community.
Living Courtyards is a year-round program of community actions that is created and developed in specific public spaces – the courtyards of Maribor. The Living Courtyards program intentionally revitalizes urban spaces – courtyards – by inviting various cultural and creative creators, urban planners, architects, decision-makers, ministries, environmentalists, and others, in collaboration with local residents, to bring the courtyards back to life as spaces for socializing, community, and good spirits.
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
We are constantly on the lookout for new opportunities. In the search phase, we thoroughly check all aspects of the potential project.
CREATING SPACE
We are constantly on the lookout for new opportunities. In the search phase, we thoroughly check all aspects of the potential project.
Where we aim to go.
Through continuous advocacy, we strive to be a leading partner in empowering urban centers with nature- and culture-based solutions.
The ultimate goal of the program is for these activities to become self-sustaining through the organization of the residents themselves, with the courtyards showcasing their full beauty to visitors during larger events or to smaller groups through guided city tours, and becoming an example of good practice for green urban oases.