Description
Miskolc is suffering from loosing educated habitants, olture and local economy is worsening. The images of Miskolc and the locals’ identities should be refreshed. Central spaces and buildings are not used and enjoyed as they could be. The cultural, historical heritage is a great basis for creative thinking and collective city planning regarding the present needs and motivations. The organization fosters cooperation among NGO-s, instituitions and individuals who are open to start discussions about Miskolc’s urban values. Research on the private histories also supports the habitants in participating the formation of the city of today. Open and focused programs connected to well-known and important spaces of Miskolc are to revitalize them and inspire creative persons making Miskolc a better place to live. 4 sleeping central spaces will be revived by giving them a function, making them cosy and open. The organizors expect to involve 6000 habitants by letting them to give creative in-put.
Summary of project results
Miskolc is suffering from losing educated inhabitants. Organizing culture and local economy was getting harder, images of Miskolc and the locals’ identities were needed be refreshed. Central spaces and buildings were not used and enjoyed as they could have been. The Passage Association made efforts to reach community in order to renew some central and deserted urban spaces of Miskolc with the help of Come on, guys! project. The Association organized 5 city tours, 1 open house day, 3 days for bench recovery, 10 workshops about urban topics, and 2 festivals with music, games and research. An exhibition was organized about local cinema history and The Cobbled Trail was built which guides tourists and locals through the paths of the Avas Hill that introduce some socio-historical treasures. The project attracted many local people’s attention. The main benefit was that the pessimistic thinking about Miskolc started to change. Sustainability seems to be provided, because the locals are inspired - inhabitants, NGOs, municipals are fostering the community planning in the town, strengthened a bit the urban identity and commitment by remembrance, non-formal learning, and community artwork.
Summary of bilateral results