Nature in the city as public space: an architect's remarks about designing the park in Jurbarkas

Abstract

In recent decades transformation of public urban spaces has become an especially relevant issue for Lithuania. Spaces, which have been inherited from Soviet times and today are no longer functional, have been greatly neglected during the transition period due to a lack of funds and initiative. They continue to be eye sores in the capital and other Lithuanian cities. Often their reorganization becomes a real headache for local municipalities. However, public space projects designed to correct the urban culture of cities are noticeably on the increase.