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Just a few years ago, the square in front of Lviv’s main train station was a chaotic, decaying mess.
Today, it’s a green, organized, and accessible public space.

In this video, I tell the full story of how Dvirtseva Square in Lviv was transformed — why it stayed unchanged for over a century, what exactly was wrong with it, and how the city finally managed to fix it with a relatively small budget.

This is not just a “before & after” story.
It’s a case study about transport planning, public space, political compromises, and how even imperfect solutions can drastically improve everyday life.

Many thanks to Mikael Colville-Andersen ‪@coolvilletv‬ for his comments!

Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - The history of Lviv railway station
01:55 - What the square looked before the renovation?
04:17 - Unsuccessful reconstruction projects
05:48 - Finally, a successful attempt - what's the result?
13:57 - What didn't work out
15:08 - Conclusions
17:25 - What's next