5 June, 6 pm. The residents of Lazdynai are invited to a remote meeting on the proposed changes to the square in front of the “Ryto” sculpture. The event will include a presentation of the concept of the area to be landscaped and the draft terms of reference for the design proposals. The presentation will be followed by a discussion where residents will be able to express their views on the proposed changes.
Residents are invited to consult the terms of reference of the project proposals in advance and the Annex. The concept for the landscaping of the area will be presented on 29 May on vilnius.lt in the green areas section and in the ID Vilnius announcement.
The design brief will be prepared taking into account the suggestions made by residents during the public consultation. The design proposals will then be presented to the public. Once the comments received have been evaluated and the design proposals have been approved by the specialists, the technical design will be drawn up and, subject to authorisation, the contracting work will start.
Preparations for the reconstruction of the square start in 2020. Lazdynai “Ryto” a community initiative. Residents took part in an online survey and expressed their suggestions during live meetings. The concept for the square is based on the ideas expressed by residents.
We invite you to take a look at the existing site situation and concept.
The discussion will take place on 5 June at 6 pm, remotely (Teams platform). Link to join here. Proposals can be submitted until 15.00 on 5 June by phone +370 661 80127 on weekdays 9.00-17.00 or by email dalyvavimas@idvilnius.lt
The project and the meeting with the residents are organised by ID Vilnius UAB in cooperation with Vilnius City Parks Public Enterprise. Project Manager – Viktorija Bogdanovienė, landscape architect – Liubou Vinslovė.
“Visualisation of Vilnius City Parks.
Square in front of the sculpture of “Ryto”
Public space – the square by the “Ryto” sculpture, is located in the northern part of Lazdynai, between Architektų str. 152, 158 and the surrounding apartment buildings. A former shopping and service centre next to the square “Lazdynai”. Currently The premises include a Maxima store and several cafés. In the centre of the square is the sculpture “Rytas” by sculptor Gediminas Karaliaus, built in 1975, which is included in the Register of Cultural Heritage, as is the residential area of Lazdijai.
This sculpture, called “the horse” by the inhabitants of Lázně, was a popular symbol of Soviet-era Vilnius and one of the most prominent sculptures of the time. It remains an important adornment of Lazdynai today and a regular meeting point for local residents.
One of the most valuable features of the Lazdiny district is its open spaces, formed by loosely planned groups of flats, natural terrain and pine forests. These spaces are well balanced, functionally and visually related to their surroundings, without losing their “human” scale. The site covers approximately 0.7 ha and is important for the Lazdynai community as a place for gatherings and celebrations. The square has a spruce tree, which is decorated by the residents at Christmas, and several maple trees. The site is included in the functional area of intensively used green areas in the General Plan.
Current situation.
