This time in the Journal of (Prze)Budowa something about the originators, safety in the time of coronavirus and… healthy fruits and vegetables.
So, who is behind all this?
Initiative of the City, Gdańsk University of Technology and the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. The City Initiative is leading the way here, so… Do you know what this association does? In short, it works to improve the quality and functionality of public space. He deliberates, talks, observes, negotiates, cooperates with offices, entrepreneurs and institutions… It does all this to make our lives better in the places we visit every day.
“One of our projects is the revitalization of the Market Square in Oliwa,” says Piotr Czyż, president of the association, architect and philosopher. – We want this place to be alive not only on Wednesday and Saturday. We would like the market, located in the heart of Oliwa, to really become the centre of events in this district. To return to its original role, a place for social meetings and leisure activities. Here you will not only be able to buy fruit or vegetables, but also chat, spend free time with family and friends, take part in events organized at the market, and snack on something delicious.
This statement gdansk.pl was complemented by Mateusz Sylwestrzak , Vice-President of the Association, specialist in the field of Usability. “We want to introduce small cultural functions here: from time to time, we want to invite you to a screening in an outdoor cinema or to a dance evening for seniors. Simply, redesign the space in such a way as to create the most resident-friendly place possible.
Challenge & Action
The revitalization of the market square is quite a challenge; Designers try to rein in spatial and visual chaos. The Oliwa pavilion has already been repainted, commercial facilities are being systematically unified, shops are gaining a new identity… There are also plans for a new surface of the market square.
“We will build roofs, small architecture with a recreational and commercial function will be created,” adds Piotr Czyż. From the very beginning, we assumed that it would be used in many ways. On market days, benches, tables and seats will be used to display goods.
Visualisations: City Initiative
Recently, the City Initiative Association has focused on activities aimed at adapting the square to the current “coronavirus” conditions. The distances between the stalls have been increased, and the white lines of the market layout painted on the paving slabs are used to make it easy to orient oneself in the area, while maintaining all safety rules. Safe, wide aisles have also been designated for the movement of customers.
You won’t find such vegetables and fruits anywhere!
We invite you to the Market Square in Oliwa, especially on market days, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
“Shopping outdoors is much safer than shopping indoors,” Piotr emphasizes. – Maybe you don’t know it, but you can buy fruit and vegetables cheaper at the market than in discount stores. And most importantly, they come from local crops and are sold by the producers themselves. You will also find homemade preserves, delicious breads, natural tomato purees, and the best pickles in the world.
We will talk about merchants, such as Mrs. Emilia, Mrs. Grażyna or Mr. Witek, in the next edition of the Diary. Follow us on FB! Olivia Business Centre, being an integral part of the district, actively supports the renovation and revival of the Market Square in Oliwa.
Materials: Market Square in Oliwa/ Facebook
We invite you to the Market Square in Oliwa on Saturday, May 16th! Reserve this date in your calendars. Together with the City Initiative and Oliwa Merchants, we will promote eco-shopping bags, in which you can store a lot of healthy delicacies. The market is eco-friendly, so the bags must also be eco-friendly. Remember to follow the safety rules, wear masks and take gloves. Drop by from 9:00 to 12:00 (the market is open from 6:00 to 13:00, but maybe sleep a little longer;)).
More details coming soon!
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City Initiative Association was founded in Gdańsk mainly by young architects and urban planners who set their goal to improve the quality of public space in the city. Sometimes these activities come down to tidying up or renovating a given place, and sometimes to a complete rearrangement of the place. The Association’s activities also activate the residents socially, because they involve them in the development and implementation of projects, but also because the Association also organizes various types of animations and events for residents, such as a city picnic.
Revitalization of the Market Square in Oliwa, implemented by the City Initiative Association, the Gdańsk University of Technology and the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, is financed by the National Centre for Research and Development as part of the Gospostrateg programme. The Association received PLN 2.5 million for the implementation of its own project “To the Market”, under which a general methodology and good practices for the renovation of exhibition spaces throughout Poland will be developed. The metamorphosis of the Oliwa market is to be a pilot project.
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More:
https://www.trojmiasto.pl/wiadomosci/Rynek-w-Oliwie-zmieni-oblicze-n139434.html?
https://kulinaria.trojmiasto.pl/Rynek-w-Oliwie-targowisko-bazar-metamorfoza-n144675.html
http://www.staraoliwa.pl/aktualnosci/item/4529-to-bedzie-rok-przemiany-rynku-w-oliwie-video.html
