Establishment of a New Community Space in Odesa

A new community space is being planned in Odesa — the Odesa Community Hub, aimed at improving the interaction between the public and government authorities.

This was announced by the city's mayor, Hennadiy Trukhanov, during an extraordinary session of the Executive Committee.

According to the mayor, the hub will serve as a venue for equal opportunities and an inclusive environment where NGOs can hold activities, meetings, and collaboratively implement projects to improve the lives of residents and internally displaced persons.

To facilitate this, a two-story building with a large basement located on Uspenska Street has been transferred to the Odesa Municipal Youth Center. The renovation will be managed by the Department of Capital Construction, which has already prepared the necessary project documentation.

«However, our active youth have stepped up. In December, the city secured a grant from UNDP for nearly $150,000 and will act as the client for the renovation work. The implementation period is set until March 15, 2025», the mayor stated.

As per the Executive Committee's decision, the project documentation has been transferred from the Department of Capital Construction to the Odesa Municipal Youth Center. The mayor instructed the head of the Department to assist the youth in executing the «Odesa Community Hub» project.