Alley 12,7 km

“Alley 12,7 km” preliminary research phase

The results Preliminary research phase For the development of Concepts of coastline buildout

“Alley 12.7 km” In Vinnytsia

The study was conducted by GO “Urban Curators”, In cooperation with Municipal Enterprise Spatial Development Agency Vinnytsia City Council.

Vinnytsia-Kyiv, 2020

Contents “...water is always precious. Among the special natural places covered by sacred cites (24), we single out the ocean beaches, lakes, and river banks, because they are irreplaceable. Their maintenance and proper use require a special pattern”.

Preconditions� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �8 Methodology � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10 Situation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16 Residents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18 History: the river and Vinnytsia� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20

Christopher Alexander, “A Pattern Language”, 1977

Section 1: ACCESSIBILITY

“Landscape is a home of our thoughts”.

Street network � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Public Transport � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Private cars � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Coastal pedestrian accessibility / mental perception of access� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Maurice Merleau-Ponty, 1962

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Section 2: THE PATH Path and exit to the water � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 38 Section 3: ELEMENTS OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Surfaces, substances, and mediums (environments) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 40 Flora � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 52 Fauna� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 56 Water � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 58 Section 4: ACTIVITIES Modes of use � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �60 Motivation while choosing a place � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 64 Interaction with others � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 66 Current infrastructure � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 70 Sight spots and landmarks � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 74 Human display � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 82 Section 5: PROPOSALS: STRATEGY AND TACTIC Identity� Distinctive spatial zones � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 84 Environmental areas � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 92 Stakeholders � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 94 Territory development strategy � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 98 Acupuncture points � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 104 Glossary � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 112 Sourses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 113

Preconditions This document was designed as a part of the implementation of a preliminary research phase aimed to create a concept for the buildout of the Southern Bug River coastline in Vinnytsia. The project is called “Alley 12.7 km”.

The creation of the concept for the coastline buildout “Alley 12.7” is one of the strategic projects for Vinnytsia Concept of Integrated Urban Development until 2030 V4P33. This project is suggested within the implementation of the strategy of the spatial development of Vinnytsia city united territorial community for 2019-2020 and approved by the decision of Vinnytsia city council #1701 from 29.03.2019.

The concept of integrated city development, CICD Vinnytsia 2030, is the basis for Vinnytsia’s evolution till 2030 and the second most important document of the city’s holistic evolution after the General Plan. CICD Vinnytsia 2030 is a logical continuation of the Vinnytsia 2020 Development Strategy.

The program of implementation of the spatial development strategy of Vinnytsia city united territorial community — amalgamated hromadas for 2019-2020 presupposes the implementation of the Concept of integrated city development Vinnytsia 2030. Its strategic priority is to make it a «City of balanced spatial development».

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The development of the concept of coastal development involves the creation of a continuous alley 12.7 km long along the left bank of the Southern Bug River in Vinnytsia. Hence the name of the project - «Alley 12.7 km» Study purposes

Study objectives •

discover the spatial potential of the Alley in the context of stakeholders;

disclose the mental perception of the Alley by the residents. Discover categories of perception of this territory, needs, and desires for its transformation;

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describe the identity of the Alley as a whole and in terms of its separate fragments;

uncover the potential of the territory, both for citizens’ daily use and for «unique activities»;

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identify the stages of project implementation and

examine the current state of the territory: connections, activities; identify initiatives and physical objects that already exist in this area;

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explore modes of use;

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discover the depth (radius) of permeability in different parts of the Alley, both in the territorial sense and in the mental perception of citizens;

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determine distinctive spatial zones and sections of the Alley;

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explain the vision of the project in detail;

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activate the community around the project;

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Alley transformation; •

determine the development strategy (spatial, environmental, social)

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connect it to the city;

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identify possible directions of coastline transformations / propose a strategy for the buildout of the territory, taking into account the interests of stakeholders and the context;

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locate acupuncture spots and suggest pilot project ideas for implementation.

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Methodology They were not limited to the competencies of one discipline.

Therefore, the need for developing research methodology using different approaches and practices emerged.

In addition to that, the size of the territory in question, along with short deadlines for the project and the lack of open big data required a special approach to the study.

Consequently, we have adapted the methodology that in our opinion will accomplish the goals and objectives set the best way.

The cross-disciplinary research methodology combines urban design, architecture, sociology, and economics.

It is based on phenomenological, participatory, placeoriented, and environmental approaches. The scope of the study was also determined by the theory of «practicebased research». Also, the research can be described as qualitative with elements of quantitative.

The works of James Gibson, Tim Ingold and Setha M. Low - “The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception”, “Making” and “Rethinking Urban Parks: Public Space and Cultural Diversity” respectively - were chosen as the research theoretical framework. The phenomenological basis of these theories can be traced to human sensory attention to

Stages of research

1. Research walking

Fieldwork, research documentation, and analysis have been constantly intertwined. Ultimately, the study can be divided into three stages:

Research walks play a key role in the process. We found this method perfect for both spatial and social research.

preparatory – development of methodology

is expressed as an individual perception of the landscape.

And at the phase of participation - as people’s motives and explanation of theirs experience in the landscape.

Stage 1 elements of the landscape, working with local students, specifying the research hypothesis

The choice of ecological research approach, as opposed to more conventional spatial landscape research, was determined by several arguments.

Stage 2 – working with residents, conducting interviews

Firstly, the present of city program «Concept of Integrated Development of Vinnytsia 2030» with the aim to achieve «environmental well-being» and improve the environmental

method called Strollology (Promenadology) – we noticed «invisible» elements of the landscape: acoustic environment, climate, and ethnographic features, and more. In addition to that, the work of Adri van den Brink “Research in landscape architecture” helped to choose from all types of research walks the ones that best corresponded with the goals and resources of our study.

Stage 3 – work with stakeholders, experts / delving into specialized topics/selection of acupuncture spots

Main methods and instruments: 1. Research walking

Secondary, the clarity of environmental terms for residents.

Unlike professional architectural vocabulary, most terms of the ecological dictionary are better understood in general.

For example, in one of the interviews, a resident of Vinnytsia commented: «I spent six or seven years on this site as part of the landscape.»

2. Ecological matrix 3. Mapping 4. Meeting with stakeholders 5. Consulting with experts 6. Acupuncture

Tim Ingold describes this mental and narrative connection to the landscape as follows:

“Landscape is the world as we know it, identified by who inhabits it, who lives in this area and travels its paths”

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“What may initially seem to be a blank space on a map may actually consist of invisible routes and contain a huge amount of information needed for design and research» Giovanni Francesco Careri, 2005

Photo: Daryna Tsymbaliuk, Sievierodonetsk, 2019, “The Plant Gave Us Everything”, IZOLYATSIA

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Methodology

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routes of residents. During the selection of respondents, we asked which areas they thought were most visited and if they spent their time there alone or with someone. Each interview started with an inquiry to take a piece of paper and draw the river and the respondent’s usual route, mark favorite places, problem points, and exits to the river. The walk started with questions about lifestyle - typical working days and weekends, leisure, etc. Then we discussed how the respondent choose their route what was valuable in it, and ways they usually spent their time here. Lastly, we spoke about current problems, needs, and undesirable transformations of the Alley.

surfaces and substances

Pay attention to the penetration of private manor buildings in the coastal protection zone

Explore visual landmarks located on the opposite bank

Pay attention to the seasonal changes of the coast

See to the way the use of the dam changes and observe the way the pedestrian connection among the three road bridges work

Locate observation decks

Explore the ways residents use the concrete embankment

Pay attention to the penetration of private manor buildings in the coastal protection zone

Explore visual landmarks located on the opposite bank

Pay attention to the seasonal changes of the coast and the location of the rocks

Attempt to find a route along the coast

Locate observation decks

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• understanding how interviewees interpret the space for themselves; what they believe it consists of; what exists there; what they notice in it and what they don’t; • how informants understand the space, what things they pay attention to and how they act there; • which places are considered to be important for informants.

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1 The method of walking research, where through participatory activity, two types of research roles are included, those who participate in full-time research, and those who are competent contributors (Schults, 2014).

terrain features that determine the route

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“Landscape is not just a physical entity that can be analyzed by measurement and observation; when studying the landscape, one should pay attention to the observer himself”

use of different sites and the motivation while choosing a place to spend time.

Zone 1

Apart from helping the research team conduct interviews, it also facilitated exploring the site. As a result, on the one hand, we explored the residents’ perceptions, experiences of use, and vision of changes in the area, and on the other hand, the research team also layered their own mental map of the Site.

To identify and analyze the landscape, we have chosen the main categories offered by James Gibson. The study of these categories was divided into 4 zones:

Zone 2

We combined different walking methods - walking interviews and wondering-method of walking1. The research team included more than just sociologists. Generally, this format is not perfect for social research. However, it is

Taking into account the main categories of users of the

2. Ecological matrix

Zone 3

- was valuable because of the large area of the Site and the participating component. The walks helped to make research questions more accurate and make «creative decisions» while on the site.

The main advantage of this method is that it reduces the imbalance of «power» between the interviewer and the interviewee. It’s easier to talk while walking, so it encourages spontaneous conversations.

Zone 4

One of the features of research walks is that they help to generate implicit knowledge. This method has strong

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2 Respondents were hunted and selected through Google forms, that were posted on the Urban Curators and Spatial Development Agency’s Facebook pages and

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Методологія 3. mapping

ramp bridge hole in a fence

terrain objects

barrier water barrier

In this study we used mental and participatory mapping, based on the Map Me Happy3 platform. Mental mapping has become a part of the research walk method and a part of the analysis at the last stage of the study. The to scan the Site. With the help of students, we collected about 400 pins on Map Me Happy during the «scanning» of the site. This data allowed us to analyze the presence of certain elements on the Site.

4. meeting with stakeholders

The juxtaposition of those two groups will define an existing quality of the path

terrain objects that determine the path

viewpoints and landmarks

We have explored and analyzed the landscape for the presence of “preventors” or “affordances” for movement (see more in the: «path to and exit to the water» section)

Apart from «navigation» and aesthetic value, viewpoints and landmarks also play the role of triggers for locomotion in this research. As Gibson explains, discovering the views and their diversity is important for landscape movement. We looked into the ways the views of the other shore and the density of visual landmarks in different Zones change.

• obstacles (similar to a human in size, a potential injury) • barriers (general term; could be a sloped surface, wall, fence, that are difficult to pass)

surfaces and substances

• водний рубіж /water margins (impossible to walk, but can be overcome in other ways)

Unlike the traditional perception of space as a set of physical objects, Gibson offers to study space through the substances and surfaces that separate them. This ecological approach to the study of space helps to pay more attention to the diversity of surfaces, instead of focusing on their geometric characteristics.

• brinks (the edge of the slope, the place where one can fall) • stairs • slope (the terrain element that allows or does not allow to move depending on the slope)

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At the involvement stage of research, a meeting with stakeholders was conducted. The event was attended by representatives of private enterprises and institutions located within the territory of the «Alley 12.7 km», active users of these enterprises, and representatives of various city administration departments, such as marketing and tourism, utilities and landscaping, architecture, and urban planning, land resources, economics, and investment.

Among the participants there were representatives of River Basin Management (RBM) of the Southern Bug4, an Integrated City Development (IRM in Ukrainian) Project Manager, a manager of Small Rivers Vinnytsia project5, a Deputy Director of IPM, an activist, a Vinnytsia Embankments workshop6 participant, the owner of “Rebernya” restaurant located on the Southern Bug, head of a local Shooting range, a Vinnytsia SUP-club representative, a representative of Vinnytsia Regional Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing, a geography teacher from School 29, and a representative of Vinnytsia Technical Lyceum. helped to form a list of problems and available resources.

The next stage set a discussion of potential cooperation and projects for the development of the “Alley 12.7 km” supposed to capture current problems of the territory considering their own occupation or area of expertise. In the second part of the meeting, everyone worked in groups that were created based on locations, and every group the discussion of potential projects was to form potential groups of stakeholders who could cooperate and invest in the development of the site.

Because the event was held under quarantine restrictions, the organizers were not able to expand the number of participants. Besides, some stakeholders were unable to attend the event for personal reasons. In general, the meeting turned out to be productive, and the participants showed interest and the ability to cooperate.

5. consulting with experts In order to check the information gathered in the previous stages of the study, we have conducted interviews with the following experts: Victoria Kanska and Volodymyr Kanskyy (geographers), Oleksandr Matviychuk (ornithologist), Liudmyla Holunova (botanist), Olesia Koval (historian), Viktor Kosakovskyy (archaeologist), Volodymyr Korinnyy (geologist).

6. acupuncture as a strategic spatial intervention A strategic intervention point can create energy and help to implement the desired scenario. City acupuncture revitalizes the abandoned area and contributes to its continued existence. Similar to medicine, acupuncture triggers positive changes and creates a chain reaction, helping to heal the whole system.

We were looking for potential locations and topics for acupuncture projects while conducting walking interviews and stakeholder meetings. As a result, we gathered 20 potential options and then selected ten of them using the criteria described in Section 5: Acupuncture spots.

research limitations The study was conducted solely during the warm season.

It does not include information on the winter use of the site.

Seasonal limitations of results are not a conscious choice of researchers, but a forced framework, which makes the study of activities incomplete. Therefore, we recommend conducting additional research on activities during the cold season and supplementing the results presented below.

Map Me Happy (here and after MMH) is a platform about happy urban planning and sensory experience in public spaces. It includes a user-generated website and mapmehappy.com

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Situation one country - Ukraine. This fact, in our opinion, should be positive in terms of river basin management.

Vinnytsia is one of the three cities that have access to the Southern Bug.

Prypiat

Desna

Khmelnytskyi

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273,9 thousand people

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Thus, the bridges between the banks of the Southern Bug serve as an active pedestrian and bicycle transit.

About 10% of the city is located within a walking distance to the river. The most populated areas of the city, such as Podillya, Center, Old Town, Zamostya, Piatnychany, Vodokanal, Tsaryna are adjacent to the river, and their residents are its direct users.

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The recreational area along the shores is more than 150 hectares, while the area of Central Park is 33 hectares.

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History: the river and Vinnytsia

1950s

1955 The Central Bridge The old bridge over Kemp Island was replaced by the Central Bridge� There are two bridge supports left from the iron bridges�

10-1000 BC XIV-XIX century

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The Dam Construction of a dam along the left bank of the Bug from Piatnychanskyy to the Old Town Bridge

Located on both banks of the Bug, the city was connected by one large and seven small wooden bridges� The Bug used to be a big fast river with bridges were often destroyed� Under such conditions, residents were transported by boat� Normally, the transportation was arranged by burgher Jews for ransom with the permission of the magistrate�

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The end of the XVI - beginning of the XVII The city center moves to the other side of the river� Terms «Old Town» and «New Town» appear� This fact has greatly strengthened the importance of the river as a barrier for the citizens�

XVI-XVII The Castle 1910 Kumbary stairs

The Kempa peninsula was turned into an island, and a castle was built

7-3000 BC

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Scythian settlement

Nicholas Church

Stone staircase was built� It served as a descent to the ferry that connected the center of Vinnytsia with the military town at Zamostia� The staircase consisted of 118 steps� The design of the stairs was prepared by an engineer called Grigory Artinov� The project cost 1630 karbovanets�

7-3000 BC Early Trypillia settlement

7-3000 BC

7-3000 BC

Early Trypillia settlement

Early Trypillia settlement 3-2000 BC

1363-1393 the 1360s

2000 BC Settlements of the Bronze Age

1930s with garlands and light bulbs and was especially popular with Vinnytsia residents and guests� Young people with guitars and harmonicas came in big noisy companies to ride on the Bug and go down the granite steps to the coast on weekends�

1910 Sports island and yacht club The purpose of the club was the physical development of boys� It included swimming lessons, rowing� The yacht club had a bowling alley, a croquet court, a swimming school, and 10 boats� It existed thanks to the parents’ fee (2-3 karbovanets for each student) and donations from wealthy landowners� In 1912 the the river, opposite the island�

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1909 the Old town bridge

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In 1909, the Old town bridge was built� It replaced the ferry� The passage over the bridge was paid in order to cover all the expenses for its construction and maintenance� The amount of the fee was set by the City Council� A pedestrian paid 1 kopeck, one pet cost 3 kopecks, a fee for a cart was 5 kopecks, the crew paid 4 kopecks� The fee set was especially notable for the residents of the Old Town who sold food at the city market every day� Each family paid at least 1 karbovanets a month to the owner of the bridge�

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4-10,000 BC

In winter Vinnytsia residents loved skating� Their opening was a heartfelt celebration� The most popular skating rink was located near the Old Town Bridge� The permission to open it was given by the police, who inspected the thickness of the ice and decided whether it would be safe to skate� An interesting fact: no one knew or practiced skiing in Vinnytsia, but sledding was a success�

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The existing street network on the left bank of the Southern Bug is more appropriate than the one on the right bank.

Transport accessibility to the shore is provided by a

near the Old Town Bridge, the second one is a fragment

Secondly, the existing sidewalk along the road is rather technical than pedestrian or recreational. It is interrupted several times, turns 90 degrees to the shore, and has no connection with the Old Town Bridge, which is the shortest connection to the center.

exception cannot be considered critical, the second one has a number of problems.

Such unfortunate planning decisions are the result of the Soviet project focused on the utilitarian goal of protecting

by Christopher Alexander) with two exceptions.

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Firstly, the route of the street comes very close to the shoreline. In some places, it reaches 8 meters.

ecological and recreational potential of the area.

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According to the “Integrated Urban Transport and Spatial Planning Strategy” there is an adequate public transport net.

Most residential districts and workplaces are well connected to the center. However, the same document states that some areas located on the slopes, such as the Old Town or Tsarina, have

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Zones 3 and 4, which actually border with the Old Town and the Tsaryna, are also isolated from the rest of the city and can be reached by buses only. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from the nearest stop to the coastal area. The road lies through the abandoned Old Town Beach. The walk to Forest Beach takes more than 20 minutes.

From the right bank, the Alley can be reached only through the Old Town Bridge. It takes 10 minutes to get there from the nearest public transport stop.

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Water transport is irregular. It does not belong to daily means of transportation and has a rather recreational nature. There are only two boats running in this place. The schedule of their movement is absent which makes the usage complicated.

Among the solutions of Vinnytsia Integrated Urban Transport and Spatial Planning Strategy, there is a proposal to bring three ferries that would go across the Southern Bug. Such ferries should have stations near Vinnytsia Pedagogical College, Kemp Island, and Honta Beach. At the same time, the Concept lacks proposals regarding the improvement of connection with the 4th zone, especially the part possessed by the state.

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All areas lack regulated parking with the exception of organized parking spaces in Zone 2 (in Kyivska Street opposite the bus station and in Heroes of Chornobyl Square near the Kemp Shopping Center), and Zone 4 (on the right bank of the Sabarivska HPP).

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As a rule, visitors get to Sabariv (zone 4) by car, park on the side of the hydroelectric power station, and then walk. One of the advantages that needs to be preserved is the lack of possibility to travel from the right bank to this area.

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Coastal pedestrian accessibility / mental perception of access bridges

However, most of the problems that have been mentioned by the interviewees are caused by human activities or lack of appropriate action.

3 road bridges can be used to get to the Site of the Alley 12.7 km from the right bank. The bridges are: Kyiv, Old Town, Central, and one pedestrian bridge of Sabarivska HPP. The

A big part of the coast in Zone 1 is built up by the private sector, which makes access to the river impossible or

bridge belongs to Zone 4. However, there is no connection between the shores in Zones 1 and 3. The existing road bridges do not have a convenient pedestrian area, let alone a bicycle lane. Pedestrians and cyclists cross the bridge on a technical sidewalk.

«Here at the beach it’s tough with passages: here between the square and the pier, there are some constructions going on and it’s not convenient». (male, 33y.o.)

While it is possible to get to the coastal zone from the Kyiv and Central bridges, the Old Town bridge does not offer this option.

Most of this area is inaccessible to people with limited mobility or people with disabilities.

Apart from physical restrictions on accessibility (see “access to water”), mental barriers, there are also seasonal and weather restrictions (see “Section 3”).

«I don’t really like that place where there is no ramp, and these stairs that constantly make me raise this cart or if you go down the ramp, you have to go down and go all the way around like that. Well, they didn’t do it quite well here» (female, 22y.o.).

Part of the coastal zone from the Old Town Bridge to the south remains a white spot in the imagination of a solid number of Vinnytsia residents. We could also observe this during the interviews.

We talk about the fragments of the coastal zone that have from time to time or are located on the terrain with a zone near school 29 (Zone 1), the territory of “Bryhantyna” (Zone 2), or trails in the forest part of Zone 4.

the passage of the territory are connected with landscape differences and require intervention to facilitate movement: “Look, there can be issues with climbing up there. They need to be changed” (male, 34 y.o.)

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«People often say that the coast for them is a place of connection with nature. I do not feel that. In some places I can’t go down to the water, I see the river only through the fence, there is no shadow. That feeling isn’t available to me» (female, 36y.o.)

Street. Several public transport stops are located within “college 29” starts the route that goes straight to the water through the school territory, private sector and a steep self-made staircase in a narrow gap between the houses.

The second stop called «Honta street” starts the route to the water through the private sector to Honta beach.

The sidewalk along Honta Street disappears closer to the beach. The third stop “City hospital #2” starts a route to the water (Khimik beach) that goes through Stupky Street and the garage cooperative. The sidewalk on Stupka street disappears closer to the coastal zone. The closest public stop to Khimik beach is called «Zhukovskyy lane”. It is located on Viacheslav Chornovol street. Khimik beach can be reached in 5 minutes from here.

Zones 2 and 3. On the one hand, the proximity of highways to the coastal zone creates many disadvantages, and on the other hand, it provides very convenient access to the coast by public transport. It will take no more than 5 minutes to get there from the stops «Stetsenko street” and “Central Bus Station” through Kyivska Street. The walk from the stops “Roshen Confectionery Factory”, “Hliba Uspenskoho Street” and “Bridge” will take more than 5 minutes through Hlib Uspenskyy street. We would like to point out that it is impossible to get to water from the stop «Bridge» which is geographically close to the water due to the absence of ground crossing.

The problem of pedestrian accessibility happened to be one of the three main categories of problems7 mentioned by the respondents during the interviews. They spoke a lot

2. pollution

Among the participants of the walks, there was one person with a disability who moved in a wheelchair. The only part of the Alley accessible for her was in Zone 2. She describes her experience as follows:

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Today, residents often use the «pedestrian ring», which connects two bridges, the city center, and a concrete dam, which is a part of the «Alley 12.7 km».

A lot of walking country routes begin to the south of the “Alley 12.7 km”. For example, several routes along the Southern Bug River start from Sabariv.

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narrow and hidden passage through the thickets

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areas, where a mental barrier has been noted path from the stop to the Alley directions of pedestrian access to the Alley fences

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Section 2: The Path. Path and exit to the water “When natural bodies of water occur near human settlements, treat them with great respect, Always preserve a belt of common land, immediately beside the water. And allow dense settlements to come right down to the water only at infrequent intervals along the water’s edge” Christopher Alexander, “A Pattern Language”, 1977

At the moment of conducting this study, “Alley 12.7 km” is neither a physical route that one can walk freely from start to noted in many municipal documents, is extremely high.

Bridge nearby. It creates another complication.

James Gibson, we have formed the following types: • obstacle (a special type of a barrier, an element of the landscape with a size that cannot be overcome by a human without a potential injury) • barriers (stairs8, including DIY, low wall or fence) • water barrier (floodplains, swamps, streams, rivers, etc.)

• relief, boundary, edge (edge of the slope, place where one can fall, rocks) • slope (slope greater than 8%) • visual barrier - thickets (added on the basis of social research) Along the Alley only Zone 3 has two spatial gaps within Uspenskyy street. The second one goes along Kvitucha Street.

The spatial gap along Hlib Uspenskyy street appeared in August 2020 due to the illegal actions9 of the owner of the house at Buzkyy Uzviz, 20. The passage that existed before and was very popular among the citizens, was blocked. It is now impossible to get to the Dynamo sports base from the Old Town Bridge.

Every single zone has a number of complications. For

“In the landscape, the distance between two places, A and B, is experienced as a journey made, a bodily movement from one place to the other, with a gradual change of perspective along the route” Tim Ingold. The Temporality of the Landscape

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near the sabariv beach

Zone 2, which includes the entire concrete dam, has many stairs. The biggest water barrier is the Tiazhylivka river.

Closer to Zone 3, access is temporarily hampered by the construction site, its fence in particular. Also, there is an

water from school 29 has several stairs - both concrete and DIY. These stairs are not accessible for everyone. From time to

Respondents have repeatedly pointed out the lack of pedestrian infrastructure between the Roshen embankment and the Old Town Bridge. However, several people said they liked the view of the right bank, which opens from this part of the waterfront.

“You walk on the grass, and the sidewalk where it is possible to walk is unpaved, so if you’re wearing sandals, the sand is all in sandals. And then it narrows, and you’re near the highway. And here there are few stops, and everyone is driving fast. You even just walk on the curb. There is not even a pedestrian crossing to go to the opposite side where there is more space” (female, 25y.o.)

“Basically, as a route, at the moment, it’s not very good for walking, it goes along the road, there’s a thin sidewalk, which ends here and there, you have to go to the other side to go further.» (female, 31y.o.)

In Zone 3 the following complications occur stairs, fences, and thickets. Temporary obstacles: “Dynamo” sports base, which is closed at night.

In Zone 4 natural complications dominate edges, rocks, and least accessible terrain. The coastal zone is interrupted in some places. It is not possible to constantly move along the water and not climb the rocks.

Along with the complications, we have also researched the supporters. The following supporters were noticed: • slope/ramp (less than 8%) • small bridges (excluding bridges over the Southern Bug river) • pontoons • concrete embankment

Zone 2 has a concrete dam located in its wild, green zone closer to the Old Town Bridge. It is commonly used as a place to sit. Also, there is a bridge over the Tiazhylivka river.

Unlike the bridge across the Tiazhylivka river in Zone 2, Zone 3 only has a self-made bridge over a stream near the in Zone 1. There is a pontoon near the old Kolos sports base,

streets at right angles to the water belt of common landscape along the river

obstacles in this area include a memorial park south of Honta Beach, as the passage through its territory is closed every night, and the construction site near the lighthouse.

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We learned about it from social networks

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Section 2: The Path. Path and exit to the water

zones 1-2

barrier

harbor barrier

supporter

water barrier

water barrier

quay

gutter barrier

barrier

The most distinctive barrier in zone 2 is the stairs

supporter

gutter barrier

barrier

road

visual barrier

barrier

barrier

barrier

barrier barrier barrier

barrier

water barrier

barrier

barrier

barrier

barrier

river water barrier

barrier

barrier

barrier

barrier supporter

supporter

barrier

The most common barriers for zone 1 include ditches

concrete embankment supporter

road barrier fence obstacle

supporter

barrier barrier

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Section 2: The Path. Path and exit to the water

zones 3-4

barrier

barrier

road barrier

The most common barriers for zone 4 are slope edges.

fence obstacle

concrete embankment supporter

pontoon supporter

fence obstacle supporter

DIY supporter

supporter

lake water barrier

supporter

fence obstacle

edge

supporter

hole in the fence supporter quay supporter

barrier

lake water barrier

supporter

edge barrier edge

Zone 3 basically has no movement complications, except for obstacles like fences

barrier visual barrier

barrier

barrier

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edge barrier edge barrier quay supporter edge barrier barrier

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Section 2: The Path. Distinctive profiles 3 1

2

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2

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Section 1: near school 29. The coastal zone is cut off by private buildings. The territory has relief and can be

Section 1: The private sector blocks access to water.

Section 1: Concrete dam behind Bryhantyna (near the Rebernia restaurant). Concrete embankment with the upper and lower level. There are several descents and stairs to get to the lower level. On the other side, it is limited by greenery. On this fragment, the concrete dam forms a separate green zone of the city.

Section 1: Forest beach. Wide green lawn. The dirt road is used as a local driveway.

Section 2: The private sector and mid-rise real estate are far away from the water edge.

Section 2: between the school and Honta beach. The wide coastal area has lots of greenery, meadows, trails.

Section 2: Rock. The passage along the water narrows and is interrupted in some places.

Section 2: Near the Central Bridge. Concrete embankment with a limited number of descents to the water / lower level.

2, except for dirt road and less greenery.

Section 4: green area from Khimik beach to the lighthouse.

The trail runs next to the fences. Bridges and gardens are organized on the slopes.

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Section 3: Near the Roshen fountain. The concrete dam has almost no greenery. From the side of the city, it is limited to private and industrial buildings.

Section 3: Sabarivskyy beach. A wide green meadow, which is bounded by a rock on one side and a river on the other.

Section 4: There is water spring nearby. The embankment is cut from the city by height cliffs.

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Section 3: Elements of the natural environment: surfaces, substances, and mediums (environments) There is world. access to for the

too much hot hard asphalt in the The local road, which only gives the building, needs a few stones wheels of the car, nothing more.

Most of it can still be green.

Christopher Alexander, “A Pattern Language”, 1977

surfaces In the triad of natural environment elements suggested by James Gibson, we are most interested in the surface. On the one hand, this element is closer to social and spatial research, on the other hand, surfaces make up a major component of the landscape because it is where most events occur. For the general understanding of substances, we have involved experts-geologists. Mediums such as air and light, have been explored through open data, contemplation, and photography, respectively.

When describing surfaces, respondents often used the adjective «abandoned». The feeling of abandonment arises due to the lack of care for the landscape, renewal of pavements and paths, sometimes due to lack of lighting.

“This shoal, there is a floating restaurant Rebernia, and everything is overgrown with sedges, that’s it. It is not picturesque, there’s a feeling of abandonment to it, no one cares. It is clear that it is so. There is a fence, or I have no idea how to call it, it just falls apart.

Tiles, asphalt pavements are destroyed. I feel like it is not that it’s hard to come close to the river, but that there is no way to do that” (male, 29y.o.)

Some areas have become inaccessible or inconvenient due to lack of regulation of natural processes:

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“It is inconvenient. Not that it is not convenient, technically you can go down, but you do not want to, even for the sake of that ship.

You see, everything has overgrown there, there is no way to come close [about the dam]” (male, 29y.o.)

“Look, here we are, and we ... see the road? so what? obviously, the road is for people to take it. When it rains, it will be dirty. Is there a sidewalk? No”. (female., 35y.o.)

During this study in early June, after heavy rains, some aggravated when it was necessary to go up or down.

The surface was so slippery that it was almost impossible to walk without the help of another person. One of the interviewees focused on the problem of cars driving in unpaved areas. For example, in Bryhantyna they destroy the existing paths and create dangerous pits.

“Here, usually everything is always dry and normal, but if the police come after the rain has passed, they drive and all this will appear (as we walk next to a hole in the earth, which has been formed by car wheels). There used to be an ordinary, unpaved, normal pedestrian road” (male, 26y.o.)

The problems of passage concern not only the land but also some areas were dangerous for descending: “There are a lot of stones, which is bad. You can’t normally go into the water if you want to fish there or catch crayfish, in short. You will not go into the water normally. Well, you can cut your leg, you can put it out” (male, 42y.o.)

As for the surface pollution, respondents talk about the pollution of the Southern Bug and the big amount of garbage left by other users of the space.

According to the interviewees, there are two ways to explain mentality» and lack of infrastructure. If the latter problem, in their opinion, can be solved by increasing the number of garbage bins, the former is practically insurmountable (see also the section «Joint actions»).

“What is still missing, there are really no garbage bins, none. It seems to me that even if we put these cans for dry and wet waste here, I think there would be way less garbage. Basically, the reason for the pollution is that people just don’t want to drag trash with them” (female, 18 y.o.)

“But the garbage problem is more depressing than the fact that there are no paths [Roshen] is near the river. The problem of garbage depresses me more than the fact that there are no tracks.

Because everyone throws things away and thinks that no one will see it here. The area near Roshen is open as well and there is way less rubbish” (male, 33y.o.)

A lot of rubbish and broken glass, in particular, is dangerous for users of the territory, especially those who come to spend time with pets or children. One of the respondents noted that for him one of the reasons for refusing to walk along the river can be an increased amount of broken glass lying there. “...if there is more garbage and broken glass.

Because the dog ripped his paw open a month and a half ago, it’s true... I used to come here way more often with my dog, even a year and a half ago” (male, 26y.o.)

“As soon as summer comes, the waterfront itself, this coastal area influences our human moments there... Someone will throw a bottle, someone - glass or some bottle right in this reed. When it’s not big yet, in the beginning, somewhere in March or the beginning of April, it seems like we are not human beings, and it is not clear who we are” (male, 42y.o.)

complicates movement, but also creates a feeling of insecurity in space: “Although when you walk at night, it is not always apparent that there is no fence somewhere, because it is night, not all of the lights work, and yes, sometimes it really happens that I saw that people who really entered this fence” (male, 19y.o.)

Map of localization of garbage and garbage cans (according to MMH)

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Section 3: Elements of the natural environment: surfaces, substances, and mediums (environments) Distinctive surfaces There are distinctive contours and surfaces in Sabariv, where the riverbed makes a sharp turn and the shore becomes asymmetrical. This creates an ecological identity of the place. A similar phenomenon also exists in Zalishchyky, Ternopil region (from an interview).

The beaches are very green in summer. For example, Forest Beach is a solid green meadow with large trees.

The surface between the water bottom and the soil varies within the site. For example, the ground is soft near the «Dynamo» beach, while near the Sabariv station, it is covered with stones.

coexistence of different surfaces and substances as elements of nature: 1.

Podilskyy district (one of the two hydrological districts of the river) is characterized by distinctive spring 10 , which is disturbed by relatively small. Within the site, there are several

2. “third nature” 11 – a symbiosis of concrete and landscaping. Part of the promenade, from the Roshen section to the Old Town Bridge, looks wild.

The extent to which the surface determines activity,

substances

medium

The site is located on the Ukrainian Crystal Shield that consists of crystalline rocks (migmatites).

Air, as one of the mediums, is an important criterion for walking. People enjoy walking in good weather.

Air can also create one-time environmental events when it interacts with various substances. For example, it can change the texture of water by creating waves on it.

On the territory of Sabarivska HPP and in the direction of Hnivan and Demydivka there are rocks of granite, almandite, and migmatite. From the Sabarivska HPP in the direction of the Old Town through the Alley 12.7 km, there is sabarovite, which is a local name for migmatite (from the interview with geologist Volodymyr Korinnyy).

Water, as a unique substance, requires additional attention. We have additionally described it in the section Water.

“We were walking with her and when it got hot, we came. The other children were swimming, and I noticed that she wanted it too, and I do not really want her to swim here, so it goes like this” (female, 22y.o.)

the example of the concrete embankment. Almost all respondents mentioned the hotness of it.

“It used to be cleaner here, the sand was absolutely yellow here. Where does so much silt come from? Apparently, they just didn’t clean the beach” (male, 26y.o.)

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11

low water season.

Refer to the term Third Generation City, which was suggested by Marco

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Section 3: Elements of the natural environment Floodplain

zone 1

Earth

seasonal synthesis of union surfaces

Floodplain

Floodplain Earth Water

Earth Water Earth

Concrete Earth Water Floodplain

Concrete

Earth Floodplain

height difference within the alley: 5m

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Concrete Concrete

Concrete

Floodplain

Grass

Water

Water

Concrete

Concrete

Floodplain Water

Concrete

Concrete

Concrete

Floodplain

Floodplain

zone 2

fountain: water + air = medium

Section 3: Elements of the natural environment

Concrete

Earth Concrete

Concrete

Concrete

Water Earth

Floodplain Earth

disturbed landscape Earth

height difference within the alley: 10m

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Section 3: Elements of the natural environment

zone 3

Concrete

Concrete

Floodplain

Earth

Water

Floodplain

Rock

Earth

Rock

Earth

Floodplain

Earth

Earth

Water

Rock

Earth

Floodplain

Floodplain

Earth

Earth

height difference within the alley: 20m

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Section 3: Elements of the natural environment

zone 4

Water

seasonal synthesis of union surfaces

Earth Rock

Earth

Earth Earth

Earth Floodplain

Floodplain

Rock

Earth Earth

Water Water

Floodplain

Earth

Floodplain

Rock

Floodplain

sabarovite

vinnicite

Rock Rock

Rock

height difference within the alley: 50m

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Earth Rock

Earth

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Section 3: Elements of the natural environment. Flora Vegetation is diverse here: there are dense forests, wild islands, meadows, swamps, green lawns of coastal green areas, and something that is called «third nature» vegetation that appeared in areas that have been radically altered by humans.

Most of the basin of the Southern Bug lies within the forestdue to the favorable climate, topography, and fertile soils. (page 18 Siga)

here. Other plants that can be found in the coastal zone include arrowhead (sagittaria sagittifolia) and hornbeam, both broadleaf and narrowleaf. Willows and parsnips grow on the «neglected» part of the concrete embankment.

Among the invasive or introduced kinds, cow parsnip, solidago, parsnip are represented. There are many plants that have medicinal value, such as oregano, St. John’s herbs represented in the Red Data Book of Ukraine, such as water caltrop - trapa and ramsons (even though it grows mainly in the woods, not near water). Smoke trees grow on degraded lands.

protection at the international and state levels

Yellow water lilies or yellow pitchers (popular names: yellow water lily, yellow poppy, dragonfly, yellow spatula, yellow burdock, water poppy, water princess, mermaid flower)

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Ukraine is a member of the Berne and Ramsar Conventions, which support the preservation of natural habitats. However, none of the directives designed to implement these international documents is a valid legislative document in Ukraine (p. 68 Siga). See also “Section 5. Protected areas”.

Beech-Hornbeam Forest, which is located outside the city, but remains a part of the «Alley 12, km» is a place of tourism today. Dynamic terrain allows to practice downhill mountain biking and to ride ATVs. Apart from beeches and hornbeams, old oaks and elms can be found in the forest.

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Section 3: Elements of the natural environment. Flora

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Erigeron acris

Two-row stonecrop

Yarrow

Verbascum

Oregano

Blue eryngo

Sorrel

Elecampane

Moss

Sorbus intermedia

Oak

Tansy

Chicory

Purple loosestrife

Willow

Meadowsweet

Hare’s-foot clover

Perforate St John’s-wort

Rapeseed

Rough horsetail

Smoke tree

Maiden pink

Water lilies

Red raspberry

Burdock

Pear

Arrowhead

Phragmites australis

Cattail

Plum

Rumex acetosa

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Section 3: Elements of the natural environment. Fauna

serins swifts swallows

greenfinches linnets Yellowhammer Sylvia warblers goldfinches

turtles

linnets

greenfinches

Sylvia warblers

Yellowhammer

mallard

little bittern

серпокрильці swifts

coots

coots goldfinch

serins

little bittern mallards

The embankment of the Southern Bug River attracts many citizens not only with the opportunity to relax by the water but also with its natural diversity and the opportunity to observe various animals. It is especially important for parents and children. For many parents, because they walk here mostly with their children, the presence of birds on the concrete promenade is a possibility of free leisure.

There is a potential for bird watching as a form of active leisure for the elderly in Vinnytsia at the Southern Bug. Moreover, the participants of the «Vinnytsia Embankment» workshop, which took place in 2017, created a project called «Duck risotto». It aims to arrange information points about birds in places of contemplation.

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Moving along the «Alley 12.7 km», one can meet many birds. In some places, there are otters, turtles, and even beavers. In the Southern Bug River,

Eurasian bullfinch waxwing

there are more than 50 species of carps, bream, crucian, common carp, ide, chondrostoma, roach. There are bream, tench. Fishing is one of the main activities on the Alley.

According to experts, for a large number of small birds, it is very important to preserve the cattail-reed combinations. While implementation of Alley 12.7 project, it is essential to keep the islands with cattail and reeds.

They will serve as convenient places for the nesting of mallards, common moorhen, and coots.

Primary kinds of waterfront species are wetland ones: mallard or wild ducks (many of them can be found on the fountain), coots (Gruiformes), common moorhen (it walks on water lilies because it is quite small and light), little bitterns (great herons).

feed on grass seeds in meadows.

The lawn is not valuable for birds, as it is usually mowed before the seeds appear. Therefore, it is vital to leave areas with meadow vegetation along the Alley.

The birds live near the river, feed on insects in the crowns of trees and shrubs, and nest there. It is key to keep the trees and not to crown them, because one tree gives home to many species, and birds build their nests on the edge of branches, away from predators.

European serins, swallows, and swifts live closer to the houses.

turtles migrating birds

Eurasian bullfinch waxwing

common moorhen

gulls typical terns

migrating birds

Eurasian bullfinch waxwing

common moorhen

It is necessary to be careful with the lighting of the area because excessive lighting disrupts the circadian rhythm of birds. Walking dogs is not recommended in nesting areas. Consequently, areas for walking dogs and nesting areas should be separated. The more diverse the environment, the more diverse the flora and fauna are. A combination of shallow water, islands, deep parts of the riverbed, shoals with сattail-reed associations, ensure the attraction of a bigger number of different animals.

The main threat to the fauna is excessive landscaping.

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Section 3: Elements of the natural environment. Water While studying this element of the landscape, we involved such elements as tributaries, streams, springs, fountains.

According to Gibson’s definition, from a human perspective, water is a substance, not a medium or surface.

Animals and humans can be both in it and on its surface. Water has unique optical characteristics of the surface - oscillations, breezes.

the river

springs

Most of the respondents during their interviews mentioned that they did not swim in the river outside the city and did not allow their children to do so. The list of reasons includes water pollution, bottom siltation, littering of shores, and lack of infrastructure.

There are four springs located in the study area: a well near the Old Town Bridge, a spring near the “8th of March” rock and two more in Zone 4.

“If only they could get into the water too if the water was normal, it would be just great” (male, 33y.o.)

“Yes. We don’t have anything, and I will not take a child in such a swamp [about swimming in the river]” (female, 32y.o.)

“It sometimes happens that we still come over, but recently, within the last two or three years, it has become a rare thing, because the Bug has become very dirty and we no longer have such a desire.

Because look, even when you come up, you see some kind of garbage and bottles on the water, and I don’t really like it, so I’m not eager to dive there” (male, 19y.o.)

There are several versions of the Southern Bug river’s name origin: •

• •

land (Hypanis. from «gi» or «ge» - the land is «pan», as panis is the god of fertility) from Turkish - Ak-su («white water») the locals say it comes from “God”

Piatnychanka

harbor

There are two provinces of mineral waters in the Southern Bug basin: •

•

rivers closed underground

province of nitrogen, nitrogen-methane and methane waters of artesian basins (extreme western and northern parts of the basin)

Tiazhylivka

pond

province of radon oxygen-nitrogen waters of acidic crystalline rocks of the Ukrainian Shield (p.19 Siga)

water condition The Southern Bug has a high level of industrial and domestic pollution (according to the Siga research). As a result, eutrophication12 of the river is observed. Signs of this process can be noticed without supplementary tools, especially

Vinnychka

of industrial waste in the water and changes in Ph. well

river as well. This happens due to the proximity of the city to the river and the reckless use of household chemicals by residents. As we know, phosphorus is added to detergents, into water bodies. Phosphorus is one of the elements that process of self-cleaning (p.39 Siga)

Vyshenske lake

1,8 km

tributaries and streams

spring Vyshnia

Lisova

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longest of the small rivers is the Vyshnia River (22 km) - the right tributary of the Southern Bug, the second - Tyazhylivka (14 km), the left tributary. From north to south we can list: the stream south of Honta beach, the river Tiazhylivka, the river Lisova, the stream near the Kotsiubynskyy stone, and the stream near the HPP (also see the section “Water”).Moreover, During the meeting with stakeholders, small rivers were mentioned as the main source of pollution of the Southern Bug.

Roshen fountain

Kalicha there is a project that involves the opening of the river

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Section 4: Activities. Modes of use walks To sum up, we can distinguish the following categories of walks: individual and collective. Individual walks include planning (these include both solitary walks and dates).

Collective walks, in turn, involve advance preparation and planning.

Walks with small children make up one of the particular categories of group walks. Almost all respondents with children under 6 admit that the main attraction is the fauna of the coast. For parents, wildlife plays an important role in free leisure for children and requires infrastructural improvements and support. It is worth noting that there are

The main categories of users are people who walk along the river shore alone or with someone, go on a picnic or play sports, walk dogs, fishing.

In addition, there are those for whom the embankment is a transit part of a daily route or a meeting place for further walks.

to walk with children, and there is no infrastructure for the parents themselves. For example, one respondent said that they had planned a family boat trip, but for now, the prices are too high for them.

“And here, by the way, it was possible to go down earlier. We went to ... we fed ducklings, we took bread with us, there ... a loaf of bread, grains. They swam up here, so the kids really liked it” (male, 42y.o.)

Walks with children are mainly held in Zones 1-2, because in Zones 3-4 there is almost no infrastructure, and in some places, these zones are impassable for people in wheelchairs. Children visit these areas only for pre-planned picnics.

Leisure activities in Zones 1 and 2 include walks of different lengths with intermittent breaks. A small number of respondents stated that they used the area for active recreation. In addition, someone mentioned mushroom hunting (zone 4).

“We can bring a ball, for example, and play some football, volleyball. We can play intellectual games. Meaning we like to play «What, Where, When», for example. We find gripping questions, prepare them for each other” (female, 18y.o.)

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near Hliba Uspens’koho St

To understand the infrastructure needed in the area, apart from knowing popular practices on the coast, it is important to comprehend the preparation and planning for such events. Scheduled and spontaneous meetings are almost equally perceived by respondents. Careful planning is inherent for parents of babies and toddlers as walks are often associated with their sleep and activity patterns. In the meantime, the respondents note that walks become monotonous for them. Due to the limited number of leisure places the route remains the same for years.

“You know, this year everything was pre-planned because of the quarantine. Then, given the fact that I have spent 6 or 7 years on this site as a part of the landscape, it stopped being spontaneous” (female, 35y.o.)

“And sometimes we would literally make 2-3 calls saying come, let’s get together, do something.

This also happened. But still, more often it’s probably, 70 on 30. We plan in any case. Because if you want to come here, you still need to bring some blankets, bring some food. So yeah,it rarely happens that we come here spontaneously.

But generally, in some way, it’s also cool when you do not think of anything, and then you just decide to get together, that would be so cool” (female, 18y.o.)

The category of individual walks includes solitary and paired walks. According to the respondents’ stories, there are two types of such walks: individual solitude and solitude with someone. Thus, 9 respondents said that the embankment was a place for them to be alone, to organize their thoughts, to relax. For them, the practices of observation, admiration, and thinking are valuable. Some of them have special rituals, such as lying on a sloping tree, standing in the water, or staying away from people. The main conditions for such practices include the absence of a large number of people around, nature, and silence.

“Probably in the morning I want to think less.

In the morning I want no thoughts in my head. I just walk my dog. I can walk around to look at the river and breathe. Thoughts still arise, but nothing specific” (male, 36y.o.)

Young people are more prone to spontaneous visits to the waterfront. The decision to go to the river is often made while walking around the center.

For medium or long walks, people prefer to shop at nearby stores, where they mostly buy drinks or small snacks.

Regular food is brought from home, especially for walks with children. While visiting Zones 1-2, people are less likely to bring big blankets and picnic items and usually come with small blankets.

“We can hop into ATB to buy something quickly and leave right away. When coming with families, we usually use a telegram chat and decide who takes what” (male, 33y.o.)

The riverbank in Zones 1 and 2 plays an important role in the natural environment of the city, where people can rest from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, shift their focus to themselves and their emotions.

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Section 4: Activities. bathing areas

a place for meetings and solitude From the stories of interviewees, we know that a waterfront is a place for intimate meetings - dates or personal conversations. They note that the river is better than any other space in terms of promoting conversations, and it also helps to relax. Both teenagers and elderly people arrange dates here. Consequently, we see one of the potential but yet unexpressed functions of the coast: It can become a place for quick rest for people who work nearby.

“If there is a conversation to hold, then you should definitely go to the river. It somehow goes smoothly, easily, it’s easier to talk, in some way it’s more interesting. I love everything about it. If I was to pick the best, I would definitely choose this part with a panorama” (female, 27y.o) Respondents are less likely to bring alcohol or food for walking alone. They usually prefer light snacks and soft drinks taken from home. People who spend some time on the beach bring a blanket, a book, headphones, and a phone to take pictures.

“Although, of course, if I take tea, I usually take something with me. I bring tea in a thermos if it’s cold outside. Regardless of whether it’s winter or not. The weather does not matter to me at all. It doesn’t matter if it’s snowing or not” (female, 45y.o.)

everyday life Apart from being a place for walks, the promenade sometimes becomes a part of the daily or walking routes of the citizens. Thus, Zone 2 - from Bryhantyna to the Old Town Bridge - often performs a transit function. Citizens make appointments and pave their spontaneous or regular routes

“Sometimes it turns out that you just walk, go there, in the other direction, as part of some route. I immediately try to combine a lot of things. I come to the city, and then it turns out I also walk” (female, 25y.o.)

recreation Cyclists and runners can be found mainly in Zones 2 and 3. Their inclusion into the space is limited by the quality of coverage, which often makes it impossible to move along the entire Alley.

Zones 3 and 4 have several locations for sports. Training and kayak competitions are held at the Dynamo sports base.

There are several rocks for climbing. Active relief with the ravines of Sabarivskyy forest is used for quad biking and cycling training. Sometimes regional competitions in water sports and climbing are held here.

Catamarans rental located near the «Roshen» factory represents water recreation. According to the Vinnytsia SUP club, Zone 1 works better for quiet rafting, because the boats do not run there.

stationary activities Long-term (stationary) activities, such as picnics and camping, predominate in Zones 1, 3, and 4. For such occasions, people usually bring food with them or buy it in local stores near their places of residence. Because there is no specialized infrastructure on the territory, people bring

“I simply choose the time when it’s not sizzling.

I come at 10 o’clock, and I get ready beforehand - I pack a bathing suit, a blanket. Sometimes it happens so that someone calls me, then it’s spontaneous, but now it happens rarely. When I’m alone, I plan” (female, 27y.o.)

There are at least 5 bathing areas in the Alley. Two of them, located in Zone 1 (Khimik and Honta beaches) are the most equipped. There are old changing rooms, benches, and umbrellas on the beaches. In Zone 3 people usually swim at the Dynamo sports base. Also within the same area, there is an abandoned city beach near Kaspicha cliffs. Zone 4 has at least 3 bathing areas: Forest Beach, Sabarivskyy Beach, and an illegal beach near the HPP.

fishermen Fishermen make up an important group of users of the space, as they sit along almost the entire Alley - from Zone 1 to Zone 4. They stay there throughout the day until late at night (also see the safety section). In the process of exploring the area, we had brief conversations with

their places on the platforms, while others bring their own have the advantage of booking a certain place if you have about common space and the peaceful coexistence of “No, I’m with everyone… I used to sit there, and he came up himself, you know. And what they do is they make platforms. He came up and said, “Pack and leave. I made it… And even though you don’t want to, you have to leave, you know…” I left without any questions, I wasn’t indignant. If you have to, you have to, you know. I get up, collect my stuff, my fishing rod, and go to another place. If I see people sitting there, I’ll go and sit here. I try not to quarrel with anyone, not to create problems, in short” (male, 22y.o.)

“I believe that the Bug is public. So there is no such thing as “mine” or “yours”…” (male, 42y.o.) clearing the river, creating extra spots for seating and storage, and quiet areas.

opportunity to rest and relax.

“I don’t want to, I’m good here. I like going somewhere to fish, that’s what I like. I want to sit down for the time to pass, especially to calm down from the city and from this noise” (male, 22y.o.)

with moving by public transport, the potential of paving a walking route through this area was revealed. Respondents say that their trips feel more pleasant, and while in a hurry - less stressful. Such transit crossings, on the one hand, add energy to the territory, and on the other hand, play a shortterm recreational role within a normal day.

“I want big fish - I go out of town, and here I simply want to rest - why going somewhere far?

I can sit here as well. Catch some crayfish.

Sometimes turtles bite the bait” (male, 42y.o.)

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Respondents have repeatedly mentioned that they did not swim in Bug and did not allow their children to do so. On the one hand, the reason is the undeniable level of water pollution, on the other - there are stories about the dead who were seen in the river, which created a persistent negative connotation.

out of town, or in less crowded parts of the waterfront.

Speaking of the noises, bikers and drivers who create too strong of vibrations are the biggest distraction.

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Section 4: Activities. Motivation while choosing a place One of the important criteria for choosing a place to walk is the absence of people or their small number compared to other parts of the city. Respondents have repeatedly expressed a negative attitude towards the renovated part of the embankment near the Roshen factory. Large crowds are not attractive, and the practice of visiting the fountain is rather one-time or reduced to walks with guests of the

“One of the most popular and favorite vacation spots, Sabarov is more accessible - by car or by bus. We gather and come here off the cuff. No need to go far out of town: It’s within the city, so that’s convenient. On a weekday, when we have half a day free, we can get here pretty quickly” (male, 40y.o.)

and the old part of the waterfront, all of them are more appealing for walking.

The obtained results show that in Zones 1 and 2 individual walks tend to happen more often, while Zones 3 and 4 are mostly meant for collective walks. This fact is connected with the proximity of Zones 1 and 2 to residential areas, providing people with the opportunity to walk near the house. Despite the fact that Zones 3 and 4 are less popular and lack infrastructure, they are more appropriate for picnics and spending time accompanied by friends.

“So. Well, when you work, you want your brains to rest, you want to disconnect, to turn off or leave the phone so that no one… bothers” (female, 32y.o.)

“It depends on the mood. Sometimes you want silence and extreme contact with nature, little contact with people” (female, 27y.o.)

themselves - they bring blankets, water, snacks from home because they are not sure of the availability of shops and seats along the river.

The possibility to unite with nature is another important feature of the territory. Several respondents used the wording «it’s like you are in the city center and out of town at the same time». The feeling of «wildness» of the environment is partially conditioned by its neglect. However, the feel of nature and the opportunity to be alone are extremely desired changes, they say that they want the area to be embankment, and not prone to gather big crowds.

“I choose this route because it is quiet and pleasant. It’s like you are in the city, but at the same time you are outside the city, less car noise, more pleasant nature” (female, 27y.o.)

Some people choose to walk along the waterfront because of the proximity to the place of residence or the ability to quickly get to a location within the city.

“It feels like our square, like a green area near our house. We don’t have a yard like that close to our house. There are houses with bigger ones ... And our yard there is very small. This is our yard, and this used to be our park” (female, 35y.o.)

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There are several groups of users of this space whose practices need support: parents, children, cyclists, disabled people. Often the boundaries of their route and activity are limited by the passability of the territory and the availability of the needed infrastructure.

near the Old Town beach

The main motivation for choosing a place comes from the desire to get into the natural environment with a minimum number of people. It means that there is a demand for quiet green public spaces, that would be equipped with the needed infrastructure for security and basic needs on fauna are preserved as much as possible. Spending time by the river gives people the opportunity to relax and rest from their daily roles and to recover.

event organization Both small and large crowds of people who watch the light show at the fountain also cause discomfort: “And yes, on Saturdays, Fridays, and Sundays there are a lot of tourists and it can even be dangerous” (male, 42y.o.)

“There is no space there. I thought what’s up with that? And then we realized that we already live in the tourist center. There are way more people around and it’s very difficult. I’m not against it, I understand that it’s a touristic highlight, we went to watch the show too. But when they organize dancing and singing events here and they block the dam because they rehearse in the morning, so everything is blocked here, and there is no way to pass, then I am naturally annoyed a little” (female, 35y.o.)

The feeling of danger is caused not only by the presence of people but by their absence as well: “It is dangerous if there are no people. Other than that I think it’s okay” (female, 27y.o.)

security The feeling of danger and real stories of conflicts are mostly associated with the old part of the waterfront - from Bryhantyna to the Central Bridge. Despite the presence of police, due to insufficient lighting, the path through the territory brings up the feeling of anxiety and restlessness: “They patrol here quite often, and then I basically feel safe. But still, I better be with someone. If I’m alone, I’m always on the lookout, as they say” (female, 18y.o.)

One of the respondents actually spoke about the violent actions of a drunk man: “A man comes out, a married man. This man was not sober at all, and he started harassing me and offering me sex for money” (female, 18y.o.)

Respondents mention that in the evening there is a danger “And regarding the fact that someone can bother you, yes, it is true. When I go to the quay, I always take some kind of protective equipment with me. Well, I take it not only to the embankment” (male, 19y.o.)

“Well, it’s not solely negative, but if you walk at night, there is a bus station, there may be some people who are quite aggressive” (female, 25y.o.)

Some people also mentioned that the presence of about being in the area.

“And once I came and saw that it was completely deserted, apart from some strange guys. Well, I turned back, that’s it” (female, 55y.o.)

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Section 4: Activities. Interaction with others To describe the interaction with other people during walks

“related others”

companions, «related others» and «unwanted others».

Companions include people with whom respondents walk or spend time at the Alley. «Related others» are the users of the space that respondents meet on their way and to whom they report a neutral or positive attitude. «Unwanted others» are those users whose practices have received negative reviews from interviewees.

The category of “related others” includes people our respondents observe while walking along the river. Some of these user groups are concentrated in certain places, others are evenly distributed throughout Zones 1 and 2. It is peculiar that most of the comments relate to these places, as they are the most popular for visiting today.

companions

The presence of fishermen gives other users a sense of security. In other words, they are the «overseers» of the territory, who have the function of passive order maintenance.

In the category of companions it is important to pay attention to the motivation of people to be by the river with someone or by themselves. Thus, the vast majority of respondents describing their experience say that they prefer to walk alone. We suppose this is due to the fact that the coast is known as a comfortable place for solitude and quiet rest. If they spend time with someone, it is bound to be friends or loved ones.

“Or I can be with one of my girlfriends here.

Less often with gentlemen, but usually, I am here just by myself” (female, 45y.o.)

“Well, first of all, it depends on my mood.

Sometimes I don’t want anybody else, and sometimes… Well, it also depends on the time of the day» (female, 54y.o.)

One of the respondents suggested that, in her opinion, walks in small companies are the most common within the Alley.

“Usually with friends, but not in a very big group. I haven’t seen big groups walking” (female, 27y.o.)

Additionally, two respondents mentioned that the waterfront (especially the renovated part) was a place where friends and acquaintances from other cities are usually taken. We can say that the interviewees envision the embankment to be one of the representative areas and sights of the city.

“My friends from Kharkiv came over and we took them to this route” (male, 54y.o.)

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“An the fishermen. There’s not a lot of fish at the moment, but they come anyway” (male, 26y.o.)

“Fishermen sit down here pretty often because it is quiet here” (female, 22y.o.) stroll with young children. They mostly walk in the second zone, as it is the most convenient for movement, has shaded areas, and provides entertainment for children.

“Although during the quarantine, when there was a restriction on the presence of children at the playgrounds, we often came here with the family not to sit, but to take the kids for a walk” (male, 41y.o.)

“Yeah, and we also meet these children with strollers, on bicycles and these mothers who carry these children” (female, 22y.o.)

There is another frequently mentioned category of users - elderly people. They spend time at the beach area of old part of the promenade, as these areas are the most shaded. Respondents note that elderly people are mostly met early in the morning. For example, during one of the morning interviews, we observed that Khimiki Beach and the surrounding areas were crowded starting from 6-7 o’clock.

“Here [Khimiki Beach] there are a lot of retired people, this is their spot. They are constantly sunbathing here, and these men and women almost look like they are charred (male, 33y.o) “Usually, somewhere in the morning old people walk here. As far as I know, they also like the beach and the Bryhantyna playground» (female, 18y.o.)

Speaking about adolescents and young people, they usually spend time in the Bryhantyna area and in the old part of the waterfront. During the spatial study, we observed companies in Sabariv, and in the evening they occupied the space around the Roshen fountain.

“Well, gentlemen often come here with their ladies. They come to admire the sunsets and dawns in the cars. They buy coffee and sit in their cars” (male, 26y.o)

“Khimiki beach, Bryhantyna. They come either in the afternoon or in the evening, so they are never here in the morning. From 11 am to 1 pm they go to their spots at the Khimiki, someone plays football, someone works out, someone is doing something else. Bryhantyna is for the second part of the day (male, 26y.o.)

Cyclists and rollerbladers choose Zone 2 and Part 3 for their activities because of the road surface. But even this road surface is not comfortable enough for them: “There are a lot of runners here and of very different ages” (male, 33y.o) “I know that they still ride bicycles and rollerblade, but because the road is not that good, there are also some unpleasant situations related to falling and stumbling” (female, 18y.o.)

Speaking about dog owners, interviewees expressed either neutral or negative attitudes towards their presence in the space.

“Dog owners often come [to Bryhantyna] because dogs bother everyone. There is a playground there, people used to come here with their clubs and trained their dogs. There is a playground over there, where people train the dogs on the weekends. (male, 26y.o.)

“Dogs are often taken here, so I am not very comfortable walking here. I would like more of the territory to be separated as it should be. A park for walking dogs should be provided somewhere, but I haven’t seen such a thing in Vinnytsia. There are a lot of dogs and they are walked without leashes. They run along the embankment and I am afraid of them” (female, 22y.o.)

In our sample, there were two people who regularly visit the promenade with pets and they also pay attention to the negative attitude of other people and the lack of the necessary infrastructure for dog walking.

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Section 4: Activities. Interaction with others Several respondents stressed that they shared the same intentions with other users of the space, and this evoked positive emotions and attitudes towards them. According to people, the unifying factor is the value of nature and the ability to keep the distance from each other.

“There are runners, fishermen, people who just come to see nature. It means that potentially they are the same connoisseurs of nature as you.

They are here and it means that they also like it and they enjoy it. And I am glad that there are people who also share the views of admiring nature as I do” (male, 31y.o.)

“I see that people also enjoy it. Look, there’s some couple that is already talking their blankets out, even though it is only 7 am (male, 33y.o.)

One respondent emphasized that the river bank allows for diversification of activities and keeping the distance between users who prefer different activities so that they do not interfere with each other.

“Those who want to swim can do so by the river.

There will not be too many people around, Those who prefer fishing can fish. Those who are not interested in the river can go to the forest or hike. The relief varies. It is so interesting that one can find their own spots without disturbing others” (male, 29y.o.)

“Unwanted others”

joint action

The category of “Unwanted others” includes those whose

Interactions in the alley may also include overcoming littering through joint efforts. Eight respondents mentioned that they cleaned the area on their own or in groups with other people.

desolation, the desire of having clean space. Thus, the users of the space who provoke a negative reaction from the respondents contain those who loudly listen to music and litter the territory.

“From time to time, someone writes a post in some group or on some website inviting citizens who care about the space to clean it up. It happens once or twice a year. But then it transforms into some kind of initiative. I can come and clean, but I physically do not take more than two packages. I will be honest, I have already stopped gathering all the rubbish except glass, because either you can or the dog can get hurt.

The rest of the garbage is simply impossible to take out all the time as it constantly appears” (male, 26y.o.)

“If you go here, there will be tons of people, children, and passing by is not so interesting” (male, 41y.o.)

“In the morning, it was early, around 8, someone came to the river with subwoofers. Just imagine, they had to park the car a kilometer away and bring these. And they are not small speakers, but something more serious. The stuff is brought to the riverbank, and the sound can be heard 5 kilometers away, pop music all around. Obviously, this is not comfortable” (male, 62y.o.)

The cleanups do not occur regularly and take place only due to local initiatives and student organizations.

Respondents have also mentioned numerous times those who «fry kebabs» or drink alcohol. However, the negative assessment of these activities is connected with the garbage that they leave behind.

“I used to study at a technical lyceum, and we went to this Bryhantyna many times. We also went to the Avangard district, and we just collected a lot of garbage there, took out more than a dozen of bags. Moreover, the lyceum had this tradition, to come clean once a year, it is called a “Health Day”” (female, 18y.o.)

“But this part, where the alley ends and beyond, especially during the May holidays, all of it is occupied by young people of bad example. They are 16-25 years old and they drink alcohol. I am not against it, and I also used to do the same.

However, 15 years ago, no matter where we were - we always cleaned up after ourselves. People shit under themselves, leave garbage and this indicates that there are always those who develop the place, bring life to it, and there are always those who do not need it” (male, 31y.o.)

Some citizens clean the frequently visited parts of the territory on their own. This was mentioned by a resident of the sixteen-story building on Honta street and a respondent who constantly walks the dog at Bryhantyna and often collects glass to protect his pet from cuts.

“This spring I had a period when I just took a big bag and cleaned the places where I like to walk. I just went and collected garbage, and people looked and did not get why I collected it” (female, 27y.o.)

Some female respondents perceived alcohol consumption in public spaces as a threat to their own safety.

In order to achieve peaceful coexistence in the territory, these groups need clear zoning of space, infrastructure, and easy-to-follow rules.

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Summing up the results of the study of the interactions in the Alley, we can say that the landscape acts as a mediator that unites people, gives them a commonplace for selfduring the interview, the respondents singled out the order: silence, peace, and cleanliness.

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Section 4: Activities. Current infrastructure playground object rotunda pedal boat object tool

object

bench object

bench object

bridge object

bridge object

bridge object

object

watch tower object

that are not used in any way and are not adapted to the needs of the Alley. Among them, there are existing power lines, abandoned houses, former elements of urban infrastructure.

object

objects — consist of a stable substance and their upper parts are covered or almost covered. They can exist independently or be a part of something else.

lawn terrain object object

changing room shelter

abandoned building shelter object

object

object

changing room shelter

bridge shelter

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shelters — elements of the landscape that can be of natural (caves, holes), animal origin (nest, burrow), and man-made (mound, hut). The shelter can be either built from scratch or used if there is one existing. from the sun, rain, and people in Zone 2. Zones 1 and 3 have several shelters mostly built by men in the Soviet period.

Khimiki and Honta beaches have old beach umbrellas and locker rooms that need to be repaired or replaced. In Zone 2, the space under the bridge can serve as a shelter from the scorching sun or rain. In Zone 4 there are many natural shelters: trees, rocky terraces. One of the terraces like this is located near the Kotsiubynskyy stone. Here it is possible to hide from people and enjoy the landscape.

rotunda object

object

infrastructure includes shelters, objects, and tools.

quay object

terrace shelter

tools — a specific type of isolated object that can be used to influence the environment. When used, the tool serves as an extension or a part of the user’s body, and therefore can no longer be identified as a part of the environment. However, when not in use, the tool simply becomes a separate object of the environment. It makes different behaviors of humans and animals possible.

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Section 4: Activities. zone 1

zone 3

zone 4

country vacation

meeting, contemplation of the river

street food

entertainment for children

riding mopeds, ATVs

getting spring water

walks with children

boat trips

bathing

walks with children

fishing

cycling

nettle harvesting

picnics

boating

cycling with children

beach vacation

fishing

having rest

show on the fountain

kayak training

bathing

bathing

collecting herbs

cycling

training in mountaineering and climbing

picnics

fishing

fishing

swimming in the ice-hole

photography

picnic, communication

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zone 2

catamarans

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Section 4: Activities. Sight spots and landmarks

Zone 1

The outlook of the northern part of this zone is calm, almost monotonous. There are few visual landmarks on both sides of the river. On the one hand, this complicates orientation, but it also has advantages. Private construction of the right bank that goes along vegetation. Because of this, while contemplating the landscape one can experience a feeling of loneliness as if they are somewhere far out of town.

In the southern part of the site the landscape changes slightly: The right bank has relief coming up, and because it is close to the city center, one can see a skyscraper. It is easier to understand landmark.

The horizon line is almost unchanged because this area has a very calm landscape. The route runs in one level, very close to the water.

In some spots trees and catwalks block the exit to the river. The wide outlook of the other shore can be grasped mainly from meadows and beaches.

lighthouse

power lines

Kyiv Bridge

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building

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Zone 2

Zone 2 has a dynamic landscape and has many visual landmarks.

There are several reasons for this. Firstly, this site is located the closest to the city center and is built in a fairly dense manner. The following buildings serve as landmarks: Roshen factory, power plant, bridges, whole districts, such as Jerusalem or Kumbary).

Secondly, in this spot the river makes a sharp turn called meander, so the landscape has multiple scenic views of both banks.

The route through this section runs along the dam, which has two levels. Because of this, the observer can change the height of the view, although in some places the landscape from the bottom is covered with mats. For those sitting on the benches at the old dam, a solid concrete fence completely obscures the view of the river. This is the only section of the Alley that has organized places for contemplation of the outlook of the city, the river, and the sunset. We mean two rotundas near the Central Bridge, as well as the amphitheater in front of the Roshen Fountain.

Roshen

The section of the Alley between the Roshen factory and the Old Town Bridge has a picturesque landscape, which is currently obstructed by a fence and a new building (restaurant).

Kempa church power plant

Despite the curiosity and diversity of with the exception of the island of Kempa and Bryhantyna. The physical danger and «abandonment» of the territory, which was often mentioned by the respondents, is also related to obsolete or destroyed objects:

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“It is such a pity that this rotunda was actually destroyed. It is just so... It is taken care of better on the other side of the bridge. And I feel sorry for this place. You can almost see the armature here, so it becomes quite a dangerous place” (male, 42 y.o.)

New Jerusalem Jerusalem Bryhantyna

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Zone 3

Moving from the Old Town Bridge, we see an urban landscape, many new buildings, the private sector goes to the water. The presence of the city is still strongly felt here. Then, moving in the direction of Sabariv, the landscape of the right bank becomes more monotonous and natural.

Kaspich cliffs the boat

landmarks: a hospital located on the mountain and a TV tower. The Alley itself although located “beyond the city limits” in this area, is full of visual landmarks, such as the Kaspich cliffs and the “8th of March” rock, Lysa Hora, a huge oak.

Also, when moving south, the horizon line begins to jump, because the road goes up, then down

the Oak

hospital

the “8th of March” rock

TV tower

somewhat monotonous outlook of the forest.

In some places, the landscape is obstructed by the trees that grow almost in the water, but they never cut the entire river off from the observer.

The forest becomes a visual frame of the river.

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Zone 4

The outlook of this area can also be described as quite monotonous. There are private buildings on the other bank in the Sabariv district. Some of the houses are not visible due to vegetation. However, from the top of the cliffs, the houses can be seen through the trees.

Despite the monotonous outlook and a small number of visual landmarks, the landscape is active terrain, which allows to constantly change the point of view, and secondly, the steep bend of the river, which in some places opens up the view of both banks.

As for the terrain - the height difference reaches almost 50 meters. The sight from the highest point is breathtaking.

Kotsiubynskyy Stone

do not litter!

church Hydropower Plant

In some places, the route passes through the forest or runs high in the rocks, but this almost never prevents visual contact with the river.

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In general, this part of the route is perceived as the most natural and picturesque.

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Section 4: Activities. Human display zone 1

zone 3

zone 4

Map of localization human display (according to MMH)

zone 2

“Human display” - an artificial object/device that displays information. This applies to images on environmental surfaces that carry information (James Gibson) Among all the existing kinds of human display, we would like to highlight three: route markings, educational agitation, and a commemorative plaque of the historic site.

Routes marked with paint on trees indicate the variety of routes. We encountered at least three different markers in Zones 3 and 4.

We met a big amount of educational agitation in Zone 4 with an appeal not to litter and take care of nature. As it turned out at a meeting with stakeholders, an active resident of the district has been collecting garbage on his own for a long time. Recently, he decided to install large letters on a rock near Sabarivskyy beach that said «Do not litter!”. Also, see Joint Action Section.

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Kotsyubynskyy stone is marked with a commemorative plaque. In addition to the plaque, the reverse side of it has poems written by the famous author. This memorial has great importance to residents and attracts many tourists.

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Section 5: Proposals: strategy and tactic.

Identity. Distinctive spatial zones The identity of the Alley 12.7 km is created by a number of components of the landscape. They have an intangible value for the citizens and form a unique image of the place.

We include such objects and places:

Honta beach

• existing or lost elements that form the memory of the place;

Khimik beach

• natural and anthropogenic elements;

“We stopped swimming because one night we came to the Bug, and there was something floating around, and then it turned out to be a dead man” (female, 27y.o.)

• elements of historical and/or cultural value; • mental individual perception. in terms of formulating the value and identity of the Alley, forming its image and perception by users. Some of them were explored with the residents.

Taking into account the memories, stories, and emotions of the respondents, it can be argued that the river and the natural area around it are important elements of the identity of the citizens. However, today this potential is not revealed.

“Because the river is abandoned, landscape-wise.

It just flows in a cool city and in a cool place, and that’s it, nothing more” (male, 62y.o.) “to have such a river and to live in such a dirt, it sounds very disgusting for me. Some people pray to have at least some water, but here it is, and it is all in such a poor state”(male, 26y.o.)

“We are no longer the city of [Hitler’s] headquarters and the corpse of Pyrohov. One of my friends once came and said: “what kind of city do you have, everything is connected with death”. And now we have fountains and we are becoming such a living city. And the last time my colleague from the East came in September, she said: Vinnytsia is a city of museums, libraries,

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“And these thickets, nature is great, but it should be more like a park, not just thickets.

It’s just abandoned” (female, 27y.o.)

“Khimik beach is very clean and tidy. I like that they clean all the time, it’s convenient there.

Of course, I don’t like all the thickets there, but yeah. I want something in-between, some kind of balance» (male, 62y.o.)

Bryhantyna One of the respondents, who lives near Bryhantyna, mentions that this area used to be more taken care of and active: “I remember when I was a little kid, it was more pleasant here. Look, everything was clean and organized. It was 1995-98-2000s. My grandfather had a dog at that time and he came here to train it, and sometimes I came with him. It used to be a place where ... but now it is also there, but it’s all mixed up. It used to be more like this, divided” (male, 26y.o.)

“In my opinion, we should take pride in having this river, and it should be the center of attention” (female, 18y.o.)

The mentioned feature of the local fauna, which is included in personal stories, is river turtles. They were mentioned by one of who have children pointed out that the rich fauna of the coast was an important aspect in strolling with children.

“I was trying to catch turtles. I have no idea what others were after. Crayfish bite the bait” (male, 42y.o.)

“There even is an artistic story about the turtles from the Bug, I do not remember who the author is.

There was a boy, and either his father or someone else gave him a turtle, and the story takes place in Vinnytsia. And he said that the turtle was from some Galapagos Islands, and they started laughing at him because it was a turtle from the Bug. Well, when I lived here as a child, I did not see these Bug turtles much. There was not much to look at here, everything was cleaned up. And these are the turtles, we stood right next to them. And I say: why do people pay 75 UAH for the zoo when they can just walk along the shore and look at these turtles” (female, 50y.o.)

One of the unique memories shared by only one respondent is Bryhantyna’s political past, which can be remembered and commemorated today: “The spot near Bryhantyna used to be a place of democracy. The first rallies in the USSR took place there. At first, they gathered near the City Council, the mayor did not like the rallies near the City Council and they said: let’s move these rallies to Bryhantyna. And these rallies were held there and people voted for the blue and yellow flag” (female, 50y.o.)

“(Near the church at Bryhantyna) I associate this place with something I have found, something very pleasant. I can call it cozy, like a shelter” (male, 62y.o.)

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The plane

Section 5: Proposals: strategy and tactic.

Identity. Distinctive spatial zones

“Someone brought the plane. And we watched cartoons at it. Imagine, you take your spot. I have no idea if it was Tu-154 or what” (female, 45y.o.)

Roshen Fountain

“Yes, it’s no longer here, but in front of this university there was a plane that had a cinema for children. Unfortunately, it is not here anymore, it was dismantled. It was actually so interesting… You come and watch cartoons... When you are a kid, it is really cool”. (male, 42y.o.)

The renovated part of the promenade with the fountain receives mostly negative evaluations and associations due to its crowdedness and lack of shade. However, some respondents were positive about the site, associating it with major cities and Europe. “[Roshen] Oddly, my association is like when you travel around Europe, a recent ride. It is not worse than some places in rich countries.

For example, in Kyiv. We talk about capitals, but not only them. The provincial towns as well. This is odd, but I can say that this looks like a European place in a European city…” (male, 62 y.o.) “[renovated embankment]. Vinnytsia is not a city, but a village. Well, it is associated with the Roshen fountain. By the way, Roshen embankment is no longer associated with greenery and freshness «(male, 26 y.o.)

“It is fake. And during the daytime, the sun is always burning, so it’s just uncomfortable to sit down. It is important for me to be in contact with the river, with nature, and the atmosphere is not suitable for that. You can just come there to hang out. I don’t really like the place” (female, 25 y.o.)

Dam Two respondents pointed out that the embankment in this part of the city is often called the «dam».

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«You know, I remember this district, that’s Kyivska street over there. However, I don’t remember myself here as a child. I know we called it the Dam. So I still call it the Dam. I have no idea why. Some man was once trying to convince me and said “What kind of dam is this? The dam should shut the space”. I may not understand something, but I just know, either from my parents or from society in general, that this is Dam for some reason”(female, 50 y.o)

One interviewee also drew attention to the area where the plane used to be located: “There used to be a playground here in this green area. Kids were running around, there was a willow ah, it is still here”. (male, 26y.o.)

Kempa Island Almost all the people who participated in the walks nostalgically remembered the island of Kemp, access to which had been blocked during the reconstruction of the promenade. Talks about the island include both personal memories and criticism of the city authorities, which cut off access to the area. To mention the island, respondents used the two names: «Festival» and «Kempa» island.

“It’s a Festival. I don’t know, it has been called that way since Soviet times. Did it use to have a different name?” (female, 45 y.o.)

“One of the painful moments is connected with the island of Gampa or they call it Kempa. The fact that it is not functioning. I do remember walking there in my childhood. It was functioning 15 years ago, there were beaches, sometimes even fairs” (male, 31 y.o.)

“Also, as per old memories, there used to be a pontoon bridge to the Festival Island, it was removed when they were building a fountain. They organized May holidays and held some festivals there in the 70’s” (female, 27 y.o.)

“The bridge to the island used to be a pontoon.

It consisted of several sections, and one of the sections was floating. They moved it for the winter, and it was lying near the island, so when spring began - it was moved back to its spot” (female, 31 y.o.)

Myhaylivska Church “The church is also an interesting landmark. I still remember that when I went to school, it was abandoned.

It was the 70s… My friend and I climbed there. We climbed inside, and there were chapels. We were thinking about stealing the icon. It’s a very unique place, but little is known about it. If you look from the center, you will even see the domes”. (male, 55 y.o.)

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Identity. Distinctive spatial zones

“There was a boat here, and we explored the Bug on our way to Sabariv. We gathered with several families - 20 people in total.

We brought food and stuff, got on a boat, and sailed to Sabariv to have a picnic and barbecue. We fried meat, fooled around, played volleyball, football, and in the evening, when everyone wanted to sleep, we took the last ferry and drove to the old town bridge to get home from there. And you still need to carry the packages. This is something I remember from my childhood. And I always try to ride a boat, because it’s nostalgic” (male, 31 y.o.)

The part from the Pedagogical College to Sabariv remains the wildest, so memories of picnics and boat trips from the Central Bridge are mostly associated with it. In their stories, respondents enthusiastically talk about the inviolability of “The landscapes are beautiful, the cliffs are hanging, the river is wider” (male, 19 y.o.)

Ferry This is another important point of this section. There is a berth where boats depart for Sabariv. According to the respondents’ memories, these trips appear as traditional activities with family or friends:

“Do not litter” Lawn

Riabchynska (Spartak), and Dynamo stations “The water station is named after Riabchynska, an Olympic champion from Vinnytsia. We’ll see the place, there’s even a monument to her” (male, 34 y.o.)

“Opposite the Spartak beach is the starting point of Dynamo beach. I learned to swim here. Everyone started swimming, and so did I. It was so scary.

When I was a kid, this beach was the most beautiful one in Vinnytsia”, “We used to come here on boats to get these lilies, these are my memories” (male, 34 y.o.)

“There also were gorgeous meadows… There was such a smell. It was over there, but closer to us. If we turn there, we really see the meadows with such wonderful smells. The real meadows!

And there were a lot of herbs. And the silence was so special, without all these… It’s quite interesting, we came here…” (male, 54 y.o.)

“Sabariv. I love it there. The landscapes are extremely beautiful. The last time I went there in autumn, everything was red, yellow, and orange”. (female, 27 y.o.)

“This way we will come to the oak, my teacher showed it to me. We used to sit here, there was a real meadow here” (male, 29 y.o.)

“Generally, I spent my childhood in the center. The river played a big role for me as we went swimming in the summer. We went to the river, we knew the places where you could go into the water, where you can jump, where you can fish” (male, 31 y.o.)

The “8th of March” rock, and a spring that comes from under it.

Castle Hill Castle Hill is a historical place in Vinnytsia, the place where the different periods have been found on the territory of Castle Hill, including the remains of the Trypillia settlement (III-IV centuries BC) and two more settlements (VII-VIII centuries BC and the pre-Mongol period).

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Meadow with the old oak and Lysa Mountain

Caspich Rock “I love the greenery at Sabariv, and I also love all the cliffs. There are cliffs here at Dynamo, but Sabariv also has them. (female, 27 y.o.)

This is a point of gravity in some sense. It’s a place where people from all districts of the Old Town come to collect water. It has a visual feature and is a landmark for route users. They always go to the spring to rest and relax.

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Identity. Distinctive spatial zones Water-lily Meadow

Beech and hornbeam forest and a secret nave

“Head” Lawn

This is a seasonal phenomenon. The area under the rocky hill at Sabariv, where the river makes a sharp turn, is overgrown with a large number

This place is not located directly along the route “Alley 12.7 km”. It can be found after climbing to the top tier of routes in Sabariv. It is an extraordinary natural phenomenon that takes your breath

It is a seasonal phenomenon that becomes available in summer. It was discovered by our team during the study. It has the potential to become an important element of Alley’s identity. At other times

water-lilies are called «jugs». It is a

touristic location.

who love to take beautiful pictures.

Kotsiubynskyy Stone “We also have Kotsiubynskyy stone. It is a cool thing, it’s a big stone, on which, according to legends, he loved to sit. By the way, there’s also Kotsiubynskyy rock. It’s right behind the stone. He used to take a carriage, come here, and write some of his works. They made a bench on the stone and embossed some letters. Or they embossed them on the stone. These letters were about his poems. It’s a cool and a very picturesque place, and it’s cool to get there” (male, 34 y.o.)

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to pass. The meadow itself has a semicircular shape, and the tall meadow vegetation growing on it resembles human hair.

The identity of the Alley is diverse and complementary.

This material can be of use for the formation of routes and tours for different needs and tastes. This is an opportunity to diversify the experience of exploring the Alley, even moving within just one Zone. The presence of objects like this makes the Alley authentic and attractive, especially for tourists. According to the research team, this can serve as a valuable basis for the formation of the development strategy of the territory. Based on the identity, a vision of functions throughout the route should be formed, and in order to strengthen it, it is vital to choose acupuncture

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Environmental Areas Coastal Protection Strip according to the cadastral plan

Coastal Protection Strip, which exist

Other protected areas adjacent to the river contain the forest areas of Sabariv and Vinnytsia (Prybuzske and Vinnytske forestries accordingly). Both forestries are managed by the Vinnytsia Forestry State Enterprise.

The coastal strip and the forest territories along the river are part of the Emerald Network in Ukraine, which, in turn, is a part of the European Emerald Network. This network was developed by the Ministry of

Prybuzske forestry

natural landmark - Fortress

city boundary

city boundary

state-owned plot for forestry (135.5 ha)

Vinnytsia forestry

The Coastal Protection Strip (CPS) has been established on both sides of the Southern Bug River. According to the Ukrainian laws, the width of this strip should be 100 on each bank of the river, and for its tributaries and

Exceptions to this kind of accessibility include land protection zones, sanitary protection zones, and zones of special land use regime, as well as land sections that have:

be . The boundaries of the CPS are set in the land management documentation and cadastral plan.

2. high-risk objects;

According to the law, the access to the coast and islands for general water use must be unimpeded and free within the entire length of the CPS for all the citizens.

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1. hydraulic, hydrometric and linear structures; 3. boarding houses, sports and rehabilitation facilities, sanatoriums and other medical and health-improving institutions, health and wellness camps for children that have the documents that allow the construction and implementation of relevant activities according to the law; 4. objects of the nature reserve fund, objects of cultural heritage.

Restricting the access of citizens in any way (including by installing fences or other structures) to the coast of water bodies on land plots of coastal protection strips that are used by citizens or legal entities, as well as receiving payment for this serves as the of coastal protection strips by the court decision.

Currently, there are several areas along the Alley that illegally restrict access to the shore by private users. Most of them are located in private homesteads in Zones 1 and 3.

areas where the access of citizens to the coast is temporarily or permanently restricted

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Section 5: Proposals: strategy and tactic. Stakeholders According to the methodology of James Gibson, humans belong to the “other animals” category. The theoretical value of his method and categorization lies in the inseparable analysis of both humans and animals. It brings for other animals in order to make their own lives easier. This emphasizes the ecological focus of this approach, which is especially valuable in the study of the natural landscape.

Spatial (large-scale) •

Providing communication between the left and right banks by erecting a pedestrian bridge or aerial lift in the section of the Pedagogical College and the Podillia Residential Complex.

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Creation of passages within private buildings to ensure free access to the coast.

The category of stakeholders includes people who impact the development of the area throughout the Alley 12.7 km,

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Relocation of the police station and building a park and a recreation area for citizens instead.

be used to implement the Alley project, and are interested in this site.

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Installation of public toilets, garbage cans, and lighting.

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Architectural solutions of passages between the bridges.

This would allow bypassing the bridge without the need to use the carriageway.

Within this study, a meeting with stakeholders of the site has been held. This meeting involved three types of parties: • businesses that are either located on the territory of “Alley 12.7 km” or have interest in its development,

Spatial (fast) •

• institutions, and organizations that implement certain activities in the territory (see diagram),

Creation of “green gates” to mark the beginning of the route and points throughout the Alley 12.7 km

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Arrangement of a water transport rental point (near Honta beach)

• city representatives.

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Providing landscaping for the area closer to Honta beach

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Overall improvement of coastal accessibility. For example, the installation of ramps on the lower terrace of the dam to ensure inclusive mobility

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Restoration of the well (Zone 3)

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Organizing the beach space (Zone 3)

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Rental points with rock, bike, water equipment, meant for regular city residents, not athletes (Zone 3)

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Infrastructure support that includes clearing, installation of a grid for rocks in the third zone so that they can be used for climbing

Due to the limited number of guests, the meeting was not attended by the representatives of the housing estate, located near the Alley even though they have a direct interest in the improvement of the Alley. However, their involvement is necessary for further communication with stakeholders.

Participants were divided into groups according to localization in a particular area. Together they discussed potential projects and came up with steps necessary for their implementation.

Thus, the discussed proposals can be divided into three general groups: large-scale solutions that require capital intervention, «fast» projects that can be implemented by joint efforts in the foreseeable future, and conceptual solutions aimed at improving cooperation with the city and further cooperation for the sake of the development of “Alley 12.7 km”.

Conceptual •

Establishment of an association of balance holders throughout the territory of «Alley 12.7 km»

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Zoning (distribution of zones, including the space for water transport)

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Development of mechanisms of interaction with the owners of areas where the boundaries of protected areas are violated

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Establishment of the practice of ecological research in “Alley 12.7”

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Preservation of the ecosystem near Bryhantyna (not to destroy, but to improve)

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Return of Kemp Island for the use of citizens in a form of a preserved walking area

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Filling the swampy area with gravel to enable entry to the water (in the third zone next to the “Dynamo” sports association)

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Physical mapping of the coastal protection strip throughout the entire length of the “Alley 12.7 km”

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boat trips to Sabariv

Embankment quarter residential complex

Kotsyubynsky sanatorium «Plai» Art Association

restaurant

landscaping of the embankment territory, adjacent to the restaurant

Vinnytsia Regional Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing

residents of about 1,000 apartments are actively using the coastal zone

equipment rental and instruction for amateurs

«Sunny Village» owner of the area near the lighthouse landscaping of the area

Dynamo sports base

ferry berth

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«Vinnytsia Ribs»

arrangement of the territory for outdoors natural science lessons

Kniazhyi residential complex

landscaping near the police station

Right choice residential complex

Golden house residential complex Podillia district

Kolos Children’s Camp

recreation area on the Kvitucha street

Vinnytsia SUP-club installation of a water transport rental point

Nahirnyi residential complex Whlile working with stakeholders, we have located areas that may be attractive for investment (see the diagram).

Areas that do not have a cadastral number can be considered as areas for the emergence of activities of light portable (non-capital) structures and the provision of services not tied to the territory.

More “capital” changes may be considered in areas that belong to the municipally owned corporations.

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potential sites for investment potential sites for investment (communal land) private property

residents of residential complexes institutions and organizations that carry out certain activities in the territory businesses located on the territory of Alley 12.7 or have an interest in its development

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Territory development strategy “Alley 12.7 km” is a large-scale infrastructure project that combines several components: • spatial - ensuring unimpeded and safe movement along the entire route; • social - involving the existing initiatives and organizations to the implementation process, strengthening them, searching common interests; work with stakeholders; discussion of project decisions with citizens; • mental - the perception of the Alley as an integral object and brand.

For the integrated implementation of all components, it is necessary to ensure the synchronization and integration of top-down and bottom-up processes (see the diagram), which forms a coherent ecosystem of actors, networks, and connections that work together.

In such a system, the strategic level of the project is the responsibility of the City Council, relevant departments, and the municipal enterprise, meant to implement the project.

On a tactical level, there already are projects and initiatives that work in some sections of the Alley. However, they are not necessarily connected or coordinated. Between the mentioned levels there are local businesses, art events, advocacy campaigns, and communication work that provide an exchange of information, strengthening of functions, and coordination of actions (slide link).

The main vector of development for the Alley 12.7 km should be the preservation of the natural environment of the territory, its semi-wild landscape where possible, «stitching» gaps along the way by providing basic infrastructure and strengthening the existing activities.

The goal of the 12.7 km Alley project is to create a 12.7 km long continuous route along the left bank of the Southern Bug. The main task for the designers is to integrate the Southern Bug River into the life of the city by forming a full-fledged landscape framework, clear boundaries, and connections.

Vision: Vinnytsia with the Southern Bug. The connection of the Alley 12.7 km project with other city and state / international projects.

Vinnytsia Development Strategy 2020 determined «City on the Bug» to be one of the spatial development goals. To be «Balanced Spatial Development» vector.

The concept of integrated development of Vinnytsia 2030 formulates the vision of Vinnytsia as a city where young people, professionals, scientists, businesses, tourists want to stay…

The main task of the city for the next decade is to create an urban environment that apart from being comfortable for everyone, will also give citizens the opportunity to develop personally and professionally. One of the criteria for this is the availability of developed pedestrian infrastructure in the city, because according to research, 64% of modern youth apply for work, and 63% want to live in a city where they do not need a car.

Within the “City of Balanced Spatial Development” priority in the Concept of Integrated Development of Vinnytsia 2030, the emphasis is made on: • rivers and their coastal zones as places for recreation; • leveling of spatial barriers; • strengthening and supplementing the line of “Korso”.

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There is a strategic project, called «creation of a continuous recreational zone «Alley 12.7 km» on the left bank of the Southern Bug (from the water supply system to Sabariv)».

It can cover these tasks.

The Emerald Network project should be considered at the national and international levels. The Emerald Network is a network that includes areas of special conservation interest in the 26 states of the Berne Convention. The Southern Bug river basin within the city of Vinnytsia is a part of this network.

According to the research, most of the citizens mentally perceive and consider the section between Kyiv and Old Town bridges to be the “Alley of 12.7 km”. This area happens to be the most urbanized and most visited. Therefore, further actions on implementing and promoting the project should include activities that will make the areas that at this point are not frequently visited for various reasons more accessible.

The aspects of space that citizens value the most include silence, the natural environment in the city, the possibility of solitude, a small number of people around. The desire to change and improve the general condition of the territory is accompanied by the desire to preserve greenery, silence, sparse population.

Describing the undesirable changes, the citizens we spoke to referred to the recent reconstruction of Zamostianska Street and Kosmonavtiv Avenue. The interviewees expressed their negative attitude to the asphalt pavement, lack of shade, and a large number of people around.

“I am generally not against making this place look better, but at the same time, I want the nature and the possibility to connect with nature to stay” (male, 29 y.o.)

“If they take care of the embankment, I’d want them not to touch this landscape and this greenery. We have a lot of it, and I want the scenery to stay” (female, 22 y.o.)

“If people continue their way from the fountain here, it’s okay. However, if there is a loud party at the spot where the sun sets, it can ruin everything. I have a thought that if they make this place look better, more people will start coming and I will be uncomfortable there” (female, 25 y.o.)

The main danger to the flora and fauna on the “Alley 12.7 km” is the excessive landscaping, which can completely change the ecosystem or even destroy it.

While designing solutions for the “Alley 12.7 km” and selecting investment projects that can be implemented, the main criteria should include the preservation of the natural landscape, respect for nature and preservation of the memories connected with the site.

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Territory development strategy The fact of the possibility of commercialization of this place, leading to disproportionate construction sounds very worrying to citizens: “They have recently suggested it. It sounds wild to me, but people here were outraged that ended up with the mayor saying everything had already been decided. I have no idea though why everything was stopped at the beginning of 2019.

They said they would build a cinema, a shopping center, shops here. People started to resent, but the mayor said that “it’s already approved” (male, 26 y.o.) “[about Kosmonavtiv Avenue]: They have restored this square. A lot of people go there now. They took away my favorite spot where I could be in peace and silence. And I don’t like these benches now, it is just not it. (female, 25 y.o.) “[about the Bryhantyna building plan] But again, they made a project where it’s just a giant building that will demolish all the greenery and this huge mall will be erected there. Well, I don’t like it, because again, they will pave it all and take away the only place with such a big green frame of trees from people who suffer from the heat on those floors, so I’m against building such a thing”. (female, 22 y.o.)

“I could possibly like it as I do want comfort.

It would be great if the beach was partially renovated, and partially wild. Without commerce or deck chairs” (male, 41 y.o.)

Basic elements of landscaping should be provided in all areas. Such elements include garbage cans, lighting, toilets, seats.

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During the walks, respondents spoke about undesirable transformations or reasons that would force them to stop visiting the river banks. Among such reasons, there are two categories - those related to inaction and those that change the space in a negative direction, according to people. For example, if the pollution of the river continues, the amount of garbage increases, and some parts of the territory remain unlit and marginalized - the coast will repel its users.

“If the streets are dirty and there always is some kind of smell, I won’t like it. I can feel this smell, but rarely. It is not so strong, I can feel it only in some places. And if more companies like this appear, that come to drink alcohol here. There used to be more of them, and it was them who bothered us” (male, 19 y.o.)

“First of all if the level of dirt increased. If I don’t know, there were more cases of drinking alcohol. However, I understand it when, for example, the company drinks 1-2 bottles of beer, it’s everyone’s own business” (female, 18 y.o.)

A common problem for all areas is accessibility for low mobility groups and people with disabilities.

Within the Alley, we can already highlight the areas that are more distinctive in terms of space and activities that take place there. During the analysis of the route, we have be provided. Each of the zones was analyzed by categories: • number of visitors: crowded / not crowded • presence of greenery: green / urbanized • access to water: seasonal, physical, visual, auditory

Alley 12.7 km has the potential to become a weekend route and an alternative to trips around the city.

Currently, people use only some parts of the Alley on a daily basis for recreation and rest.

• typical activities: beach, fishing, country recreation • objects of intangible value (memory of the place, identity).

Thus, a matrix of characteristics was formed. It already has separate zones that need to be strengthened by design solutions (see diagram).

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Common qualities for each Zone: •

The existence of both «loud» and «quiet» places. This allows creating areas for leisure and recreation within each Zone for both groups and those who come alone.

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Fishing is an activity that can be seen in any spot along the route. It’s worth saving. The Alley.

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The presence of areas where physical contact with water is possible. Areas in Zones 1 and 3 where the water approaches the shore at almost the same level are particularly valuable. It is important to preserve and expand the possibility of this experience in design decisions.

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Availability of opportunities for passive recreation.

climbing recreation

3�3 not crowded green physical

physical quiet/loud recreation beach ferry

quiet the Oak old beach bald hill

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Acupuncture points13 Alley 12.7 km is a large-scale infrastructure project that may take more than a decade to implement. This is a very resource-intensive task for the city. Therefore, to make the progress better, it is vital to divide the ambitious goal into smaller projects that provide quick results and at the same time contribute to the implementation of long-term plans. points from which to start changes. Given that the project aims not only to change the physical appearance of the Alley but also to promote responsible recreation on the water, the mental perception of the river as a resource rather than a barrier, acupuncture points can be divided into «soft» and “hard”.

Some of the offered projects were developed during a meeting with stakeholders, some were voiced by the citizens during our interviews, some were developed by the utility company as part of their project implementation function.

The following criteria were used while selecting acupuncture projects: • support for local initiatives/businesses that are ready to join and implement the idea • benefit for the maximum number of people • viability • the possibility of implementation in the short term • economic feasibility In total, the research team reviewed more than 20 potential projects, which were analyzed and categorized. Among them, 11 projects were selected. Those selected projects meet the objectives of the project «Alley 12.7 km» better than others.

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“Soft” projects:

2. Sound landscape

1. Development of mobile applications that will simplify communication between participants and users:

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1.1. mobile application for booking a ship to Sabariv.

The project will help to popularize the currently inconvenient walking route to Sabariv. Due to the lack of a clear schedule and understanding of how crowded the boat is, users do not understand whether the trip is going to take place at all. Citizens and guests of the city often refuse to take trips along the river simply because the waiting time is too long.

By developing a mobile application with simple functionality, this problem can be easily solved. In the future, there will be more piers, as well as ships, and the application may become a city resource for booking water transport.

1.2. a resource for accumulating people around the idea/location.

Work with stakeholders within the study of coastal areas «Alley 12.7 km» showed that the possibility of communication between stakeholders plays a key role in the implementation of urban projects. Stakeholders considered it necessary to create a platform where participants could receive the necessary information and unite around a There are many platforms that are based on this principle.

One of them is we.city platform (https://weee.city/), which recently started operating in Kyiv and is not territorially limited.

There is no continuous route along the Southern Bug. The route is interrupted in multiple places by private buildings and other obstacles. Instead, the acoustic environment has its own artistic and research integrity. This is what the shoresoundscape workshop will be dedicated to.

The Shoresoundscape of «Alley 12.7 km» can be divided into quiet memorial park with a cemetery turns into uninhabited beaches, sounds from local buildings), which begin to get louder closer to the second part of the soundscape. of the city. There are three road bridges, loud playgrounds, a musical fountain, restaurants, water transport, and these are just some of its fragments. The sounds produced by the city are beginning to dominate the natural and individual sound landscape.

During the workshop, we will carefully study this sound landscape and add new sonic discoveries. As a result, we get a soresoundscape created by the city, nature, and its inhabitants.

While the places for stops and listening will be determined by the organizers of the workshop, the participants will be asked to choose the most convenient way for them to record their perception or archive the sound environment.

Maps, cameras, audio recorders will be used. For attentive listening, we will use some assignments developed by Murray Schaeffer. Eventually, collective maps, collages, and recordings will turn into human manifestations, which we will add to the landscape of the Alley.

With the help and participation of local organizations, the Agency for Spatial Development and Vinnytsia Pedagogical University, we will explore and archive almost 13 km of soundshorescape. The project brings together professionals from different disciplines: architects, urban designers, geographers, and sociologists - a total of about 20 people.

They will test artistic research tools and develop their skills in listening to the landscape.

Fortunately, the «loud island» begins to decline and move into the third and last part. We return to the quiet part of the sound landscape again, though it is a little different now. The distance between the soundlandmarks becomes part, are brighter / individual. This signals to the participant that the route has been completed. The route ends with a culmination point (an outro) - a hydroelectric power plant.

Another option is to create a separate page on the platform for the spatial development of Zamostia (https://zamostia.vn.ua).

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borrowed from medicine. It consists in selecting and activating individual points of the urban environment, the transformation of which will have the greatest effect.

the Landscape As a Monument residency by the platform for cultural initiatives

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Acupuncture points 3. activation of cultural and historical heritage

4. development of rules of interaction

«hard» projects:

Within the route «Alley 12.7 km» there are many historical and cultural monuments: Scythian settlement, Kotsiubynskyy stone, Castle Hill, St. Nicholas Church. There are also places that are not attractions, but are of great value for citizens and may be of interest to tourists. These include springs, rocks, a huge old oak, Lysa Hora. Promoting the Alley, organizing and conducting tours in different parts of it are important elements of associations with the route and development of the «Alley 12.7 km» as a brand. “Bidniazhka” Tourist Club is a potential local partner. Together with the “Play” Art Association, they organized a “Weekend of Travelers” in 2019. The “Weekend of Travelers” became a part of the SUN Territory festival, which took place on the territory of the former Mykhailo Kotsiubynsky Children’s Sanatorium in the Old Town. Several events took place during the weekend, including a reading of Mykhailo Kotsyubynsky’s works at Kotsyubynsky stone, a fun cycling race from the “Critical Mass: Vinnytsia” initiative, and climbing in Sabariv.

Creation of a platform for interaction and development of transparent rules for the implementation of projects in the coastal zone leads to the creation of the Association of Balance Holders of «Alley 12.7 km».

5. Arrangement of a recreation area at Kvitucha Street (Zone 3)

Within the framework of this platform, we are supposed to develop rules for interaction with the owners of private buildings to ensure the continuity of the «Alley 12.7 km».

There are several areas along the Alley where private buildings obstruct the passage along the Southern Bug River. According to the Law of Ukraine, the fact of obstruction is a violation of the boundaries of the protected area.

The German Society for International Cooperation GIZ, in cooperation with the Spilnyi Bereh platform, which focuses on the development of the coastal areas of the Southern Bug River, can take on the role of a partner in a systematic work like this.

The SUN Territory project was supported by the City Council.

Later, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the organizers and the Marketing and Tourism Department of the Vinnytsia City Council. It is meant to transform the former Mykhailo Kotsyubynsky Children’s Sanatorium into a cultural and artistic space.

In Vinnytsia, there is a strong community of professional climbers who practice on the rocks along the «Alley 12.7 km».

However, there is no point for renting climbing equipment and the opportunity to work with an instructor for amateur athletes and tourists. There is a potential location for equipment rental, which is Dynamo or TIR sports station nearby. The Vinnytsia Regional Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing is a potential partner that is ready to take over this point.

The presence of such a zone will additionally connect the private sector with the Sabarivskyy Forest and will add another point of attraction to the path of pedestrians moving along the Alley. This will mentally stimulate pedestrians to move on. It will be easier to overcome private sector barriers.

The fact that there is a stakeholder, Serhiy Ivanovych Moroz, who has already tried to develop this area on his own, makes the project realistic.

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A unique phenomenon for the Alley is the availability of routes at different levels in the Sabarivskyy forest. Marking such routes for pedestrians and cyclists will make the Alley attractive to one more category of users.

There may be a separate project in order to organize

The zone where the recreation area is planned to be created happens to be the territory for bathing and leisure of the residents of the private sector in Tsaryna. The place is also equidistant from the Kolos Physical Culture and Sports Association and the beginning of the Sabariv Forest.

It is important to design a recreation area to provide the opportunity to relax in the «civilization” for the pedestrians who move along the route, especially after a fairly wild part of the Alley.

6. Organization of a climbing point for nonprofessionals

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School 29 is located almost at the beginning of the «Alley 12.7 km» and is separated from it by a number of garages.

The school is surrounded by the private sector. There is a narrow passage to the Alley coming from the school territory, which has no fence and is considered to be a public space for residents of the area. The arrangement of the playground on the Alley will allow access to coastal areas not only to owners of private estates, but to all visitors.

In addition, the presence of such a space will be a good guide for those who move along the Alley.

The acupuncture value of this project is the solution of several infrastructural and social problems at once. And the presence of a stakeholder - a school that can continue to maintain the territory, makes the project sustainable.

The school has already tried to implement this idea by submitting it to the city’s public budget, but the project did not receive the required number of votes.

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Acupuncture points 8. Water transport center near the Khimik Beach The coastal area in Zone 1 has the smallest number of activities. One of the reasons for that is the predominance of the private sector in this area. In the zone around Khimik beach the multi-storey residential buildings come extremely close to the coast. Therefore, for a lot of residents of these houses, the beach is a place of leisure and a «home territory» of sorts. According to experts, the riverbed is characterized by a calm current in this place. training for beginners, which is good as the center is going to be focused on amateur athletes, not professionals. The creation of such a center is an initiative of representatives of the Vinnytsia SUP-club. They are ready to engage in its operational activities.

9. Recreation area between Kyiv Bridge and Bryhantyna The area between the bridge and Bryhantyna used to be a beach. This can be proven by the presence of corresponding constructions. The connection under the bridge is a convenient passage from the Khimik beach to Bryhantyna and then - to the center, which is used by many citizens. The nearby church holds small domestic animals (for example, goats) on their territory, and children like to feed them. In residential areas located on the Chornovola street, just above the shore, mostly young families with children reside. For them, the coastal areas play the role of playgrounds where they can spend time with children.

During the study, it was repeatedly stated that the site has the potential to become a place for children, which can be combined with existing places of interest near the church.

The passage under the bridge should be «legitimized» to make it safer. It can become a sort of gateway to Bryhantyna. The development of the latter should become a priority for the city.

10. Spatial projects-connectors • Passage between Bryhantyna and the dam across the Tiazhylivka river.

• Access to Kemp Island using non-motorized water transport. The implementation of the ferry project is already mentioned in the Comprehensive Strategy for Urban Transport and Spatial Development for Vinnytsia.

• Ferry / rope crossing between the right and left banks in the area between the Pedagogical College and Podillia Apartment complex.

11. Arrangement of a recreation area / playground in the area between the gas station and the church.

The site is in communal ownership, and the need for spaces for kids is acute among the residents of nearby high-rise buildings.

There used to be a movie theater in this area, where cartoons for children were broadcast. The authorities were forced to remove the plane due to the construction of the Mary’s intercession Church. We consider the return to the recreation area for children to be an important acupuncture solution. The reason is that at the moment the Old Dam area is mostly used by residents as a transit rather than a place of attraction. This change will balance the functions and activities on both sides of the Central Bridge. Moreover, birds near the Tiazhylivka river is interesting for children, and will diversify the opportunities for free leisure.

A potential partner of the project is the owner of Rebernia restaurant. He was already trying to obtain a permit to build a playground on the site next to the police station. obtain permits. Therefore, we suggest that the city and the stakeholder consider an alternative spot between the gas station and the church.

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Acupuncture points applies to the whole Alley

Soft

Hard

1. Development of mobile applications for the accumulation of people around the idea / location.

None of the offered projects can be included here, as those projects are not acupuncture, but rather infrastructure-related.

2. Sound landscape

Zone 2 is perceived as more touristy and urbanized, although it is uncomfortable for the residents. Therefore, the projects proposed for this site are aimed primarily at meeting the needs of citizens as there has already been much done for tourists in this area (fountain, «Roshen» embankment).

3. Heritage activation: organization of tours 3. Heritage activation: organization of 4. Development of rules of interaction.

Zone 1

Seen as non-urgent compared to «hard» projects.

7. Playground near school 29 8. Water transport center at the Khimik beach 9. Recreation area between Kyiv Bridge and Bryhantyna

Zone 2

1. Development of a mobile application for booking a ship to Sabariv

10. Connecting projects: passage between Bryhantyna and the dam across the river Tiazhylivka 10. Connecting projects: access to the island of Kemp by water transport 11. Arrangement of a recreation area / playground

Zone 3

Seen as non-urgent compared to «hard» projects.

Zone 1 has the smallest number of common spaces and leisure activities. The projects offered will complement the functions of passive recreation, diversify leisure activities, and make the landscape for people who walk around the Alley more interesting.

5. Arrangement of a recreation area on Kvitucha Street

Zone 3 is the hardest to reach for both pedestrians and public transport users, so the projects proposed here are aimed primarily at improving the connectivity and accessibility of the area. In addition, the presence of an important natural resource - rocks, makes this area attractive for the creation of a climbing site which will bring even more people here.

Zone 4 is an area that requires extreme carefulness with the choice of solid projects as its greatest value is untouched and unique nature. A number of «soft» projects has been offered for this area. They will show the potential of this area and strengthen the activities that are already available there. “Solid” projects are evenly distributed in other Zones 1, 2 and 3 and are aimed at overcoming urgent challenges and ensuring access to the route and its continuity.

6. Organization of a climbing point for nonprofessionals 10. Connecting projects: ferry / rope crossing between the right and left bank on the section between the Pedagogical College and Podillia Apartment complex.

Zone 4

1. Development of mobile applications: a mobile application for booking a ship on Sabariv

This area requires carefulness with the choice of solid projects, as its greatest value is untouched and unique nature.

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Glossary Acupuncture (from Latin “acus” - needle and “punctura” - injection) - a term borrowed from medicine. It consists in selecting and activating individual points of the urban environment, the transformation of which will have the greatest effect.

Alley 12,7 km / Alley / Site / Research area - is a coastal zone of the left bank of the Southern Bug river within the city of Vinnytsia. It lies from Vodokanal to Sabarivska HPP. Walking – the spatial component of the study is not only about the process of moving from one place to another.

It is also about the sensory individual process of human coexistence with the landscape and apart from the landscape.

Eutrophication – is an increase in the content of nutrients in the reservoir, which causes rapid reproduction of algae, reduced water transparency and dissolved oxygen in the deep layers due to the decomposition of organic matter of dead plants and animals, as well as mass death of benthic organisms (Water code of Ukraine).

Zone 1 is a section from the Liberation Memorial to the Kyiv Bridge.

Zone 2 is a section between Kyiv and Old Town bridges.

Zone 3 is a section from the Old Town Bridge to the Vinnytsia Humanitarian and Pedagogical College.

Zone 4 is a section from Vinnytsia Humanitarian and Pedagogical College to Sabarivska HPP. Instrument – kind of extension or part of the user’s body, and therefore is no longer part of the environment. But when not in use, the tool is simply a separate object of the environment.

It enables different behaviors for humans and animals (according to D. Gibson’s theory).

Landscape – is not just a physical component that can be analyzed through measurement and contemplation. The study of the landscape should take into account those who contemplate it (cited in the book by Adri van den Brink, “Research in landscape architecture”, 2016).

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Sourses Human display – information. This applies to images on environmental surfaces that carry information (James Gibson).

1. The Water Code of Ukraine

Low tide – is the period of the annual cycle during which low water content is observed.

Implicit knowledge – the kind of knowledge that cannot be gained from learning and books, only from personal experience.

3. Land Code of Ukraine

2. Vinnytsia General Plan

4. Cadastral map of Ukraine 5. Comprehensive Strategy for Urban Transport and Spatial Development for Vinnytsia

Object – consists of a stable substance with a closed or almost closed surface and can be both individual and part of something (according to the Gibson’s theory).

6. Vinnytsia Concept of Integrated Urban Development until 2030 V4P33

Pedestrian – is a person who walks or uses a wheelchair to move through the landscape.

7. Southern Bug River Basin Management Plan: Status Analysis and Measures, Kyiv, 2014

Shelters – elements of the landscape that can be of natural (caves, holes), animal origin (nest, burrow), and man-made (mound, hut). The shelter can be either built from scratch or used if there is one existing (as per Gibson’s theory).

Reflection in action – uses observation, listening and / or touching or «feeling» for analysis. The analysis takes place in the process of research, so it leads to a change in the researcher’s perception of self, their values and beliefs. It’s like «thinking on your feet», but the focus is on getting a new perspective, not just solving problems.

Strollology – a casual walk through the studied Site. This method allows us to look at it impartially and recognize its «invisible» elements.

Third nature – is a derivative of the term Third Generation City, proposed by Marco Casagrande to identify the organic ruins of industrial sites.

8. Vinnytsia zoning plan 9. Platform for the spatial development of Zamostia 10. Charter Project on the values and principles of development of the embankments of Vinnytsia, 2017 11. Jeff Speck. Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places. Kyiv, 2019 12. Fedoryshen O., Fedoryshyna N. Vinnytsia: Stories of the old city. Vinnytsia, 2016 13. Christopher Alexander. A Pattern Language, 1977.

14. Adri van den Brink, Diedrich Bruns, Hilde Tobi, Simon Bell. Research in landscape architecture, 2016.

15. James Gibson. The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, 1979.

16. Tim Ingold. Making, 2013.

17. Setha Low,Dana Taplin, Suzanne Scheld. Rethinking Urban Parks: Public Space and Cultural Diversity, 2005.

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Customer: Municipal Enterprise “Spatial Development Agency” Executant: GO Urban Curators The research team included: 5 people from the main team of researchers of the NGO «Urban Curators» 3 people from the team of Municipal Enterprise “Spatial Development Agency” 10 students-volunteers from Vinnytsia universities. They joined the process at different stages due to their interest in urban development.

The report uses photos from: The collection of I. Lanov Members of ME «Spatial Development Agency» team Student volunteers Members of GO «Urban Curators» team Nataliia Shulga The internet.

Title illustration: Nataliia Shulga Vinnytsia, 2020