Urban Transformations of Post-Socialist Cities: Experiences of Belgrade, Kyiv and Tbilisi Published: 6 December 2021 Three offices of the Heinrich Boell Foundation hosted an online event on urban transformations of post-soviet cities.
Kibe Project (2021) Published: 10 June 2021 The 7 Dzmebi Kakabadzeebi courtyard staircase is one of the most iconic 19th century structures in Tbilisi, Georgia. The construction stands dilapidated and near collapse, as one of the last wooden spiral staircases in the city.
Virtual Tour in Tbilisi with Urban Planner Zurab Bakradze Published: 24 December 2020 Zurab Bakradze, urban planner explains how post-soviet Georgia and, specifically Tbilisi, dealt with the issues emerging after the fall of the Soviet Union while transforming into a legal state and a free market economy. By Tuta Chkheidze
The Eventful Turn: Baku and Mega-Event Led Urban Changes Published: 4 April 2017 In a post-industrial era where cities across the globe have taken an entrepreneurial approach to urban territorial management, mega-events have become a prominent part of urban policies (Harvey, 1989). The Olympics and the Formula 1 World Championship are examples of internationally-significant mega-events, typically with an abundance of visitors and global media audiences of billions. By David Gogishvili
Designing the Concept of Tbilisi`s historic district`s development based on public participation principle through the example of “parallel development” (2017) Published: 14 January 2017 (closed project) In 2017 the Institute of Georgian Architects in cooperation with hbs South Caucasus implemented a project "Designing the Concept of Tbilisi's historic district's development based on public participation principle through the example of parallel development".
June 13: Lessons Learned Published: 16 June 2016 On June 16, 2016, the South Caucasus Regional Office of the Heinrich Boell Foundation hosted public debate "June13: Lessons Learned".
Legal Advocacy for Public Spaces (2016-2017) Published: 1 March 2016 (ongoing project) In 2016, the non-governmental organization Initiative for a Public Space, in cooperation with the South Caucasus Office of the Heinrich Boell Foundation will implement the project: Legal Advocacy for Public Spaces.
Make City Festival. Report on participation Published: 12 August 2015 On June 11-28 2015, Berlin hosted Make City festival which focused on the issues of urban commons, sustainable urban planning and participatory urban development and invited hundreds of guest from around the world to bring stories and experiences of the cities they come from. By Arpineh Galfayan
City and Citizens - Social and Political Aspects of Urban Development Published: 15 February 2013 The first debates held in Kutaisi by the HBF were met with high public interest. Two main themes were discussed at the meeting: the city development in terms of urban planning & economic development.
Participatory Urban Development – The Way towards Social Compact Published: 12 October 2011 Urban Studies is one of the priority for the Heinrich Boell Foundation, - with these words Gogi Gvakharia, the moderator of the public debate opened the discussion: “Participatory Urban Development – The Way towards Social Compact” organized by the HBF South Caucasus Regional Office on 12 October 2011.
Urban Development of Tbilisi: Realities and Perspectives Published: 17 November 2010 On 17 November 2010, the Heinrich Boell Foundation hosted a public debate, “Urban Development of Tbilisi: Realities and Perspectives”. Lado Vardosanidze, Papuna Dzidziguri, Joseph Salukvadze gave presentations.
Batumi’s ecological problems and potential solutions Published: 4 November 2010 Experts and NGOs working on ecological problems in Georgia think that today the protection of the environment in our country is not a priority. According to NGO representatives working on ecological issues, this negative tendency is also connected to the gradually diminishing functions of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, which is becoming a weak governmental institution.
