After the war, plans are in place to renovate the central square and main street of Kyiv, making them completely barrier-free and accessible for all residents and visitors.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Proposal for the Transformation of Central Kyiv
Residents of Kyiv have approached the city authorities with an initiative to create a barrier-free pedestrian space on Khreshchatyk and Independence Square. A corresponding electronic petition has already appeared on the official website of the Kyiv City Council, where anyone interested can support the project.
As noted by the authors of the petition, the implementation of this initiative is an important urban planning task that will ensure free and comfortable movement for residents and guests of the capital, as well as create full conditions for people with disabilities.
A New Format for Public Space
The renovated Independence Square will be able to accommodate up to one million people during mass events and will also serve as a place for communication, relaxation, and various events. It is also planned to establish a Wall of Remembrance to honor the Heroes who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of Ukraine.
The signatories of the petition are confident that vehicle movement and parking can be technically organized on lower levels and in underground tunnels, which will help avoid surface congestion and make the central square completely pedestrian-friendly.
It will be easier for residents and visitors to freely move around and admire the architecture of the capital’s center, as well as gather for mass events with up to one million participants
The implementation of this initiative will not only modernize and make the center of Kyiv more accessible but also create a new public space for everyone.