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As part of the project "Urban Public Transport of Ukraine" of the European Investment Bank, implemented by the Lviv City Council together with the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine, the Ministry of Finance of Ukraine and LKP "Lvivelectrotrans", the city is purchasing 10 five-section "Electron" trams. As of now, Lviv has received 9 trams. The last one, the tenth, is expected by the end of February this year.
The new tram must undergo all preparatory work and testing of driving characteristics and braking systems. Also, devices of the automated fare payment system will be installed in the tram and an inventory number will be assigned. After conducting all the tests, the tram will be able to run on route No. 8, which connects Sykhiv and the central part of the city. Eight similar trams, received in previous years, are already operating on this route.
The Urban Public Transport of Ukraine project is a framework loan from the European Investment Bank, within which the city received 17.4 million euros for the purchase of ten five-section trams.
Photo: LKP "Lvivelectrotrans"
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As part of the implementation of the investment project to create the Lem Station creative space in Lviv, part of the buildings of the oldest tram depot in Ukraine, built in 1894 at the intersection of St. Heroes of the Maidan, Vitovsky, Sakharov and Lem Square.
As of now, the architects have partially reconstructed the buildings behind the tram depot, in particular the administration building and the electric boiler. The facades of these buildings form a common courtyard. In addition, a new passage to the territory of the space from the side of the Heroes of the Maidan street was formed.
The Lem Station investment project is a creative hub project that creates opportunities for local businesses, artists, entrepreneurs and other representatives of creative industries, developed by the Invest in Lviv team in 2017. Accordingly, an investment competition was held, the winner of which was "Lem Station" LLC. In January 2020, the Executive Committee of the Lviv City Council issued town planning conditions and restrictions for the reconstruction of the first phase of the tram depot. Work began at the end of 2020, but due to the full-scale invasion of russia into Ukraine, the project implementation dates changed. The vision of the project is to continue the tradition of innovation in the city. Lviv is a city of futurists, innovators, inventors and romantics.
More details about the Lem Station project
Photo: Shaplinsky Vlog
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On January 30, the ceremonial laying of the capsule for the construction of the prosthetics center in UNBROKEN Ukraine took place. The project involves the construction of a one-story multifunctional building with a total area of 1,000 square meters. m., which will include premises for the manufacture of prostheses, an auditorium for training and research, rooms for fitting and testing prostheses by patients, as well as a courtyard for relaxation. The workshop will be fully equipped with equipment for the manufacture of prostheses for upper and lower limbs. About 700-1000 prostheses can be made here annually, as well as training future prosthetists. The building is designed for 40 workplaces.
Construction, equipping and training of prosthetists will be financed by the German government. And the city will make the network and some landscaping. The total cost of building the center is 2.7 million euros. The estimated date of completion of construction is May 2024.
The project is implemented within the framework of the "EU4ResilientRegions – Special Assistance Programme Ukraine" project and is carried out by GIZ Ukraine.
Photo: Roman Baluk
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The funds provided to Lviv by the municipalities of the Polish cities of Wroclaw and Gdańsk were used to purchase equipment for the rehabilitation of veterans and civilians at the National Rehabilitation Center "UNBROKEN".
In 2023, the Polish cities of Wroclaw and Gdańsk decided to transfer PLN 2 million in non-refundable financial assistance to Lviv for the construction and development of the National Rehabilitation Center "UNBROKEN". These funds were used to purchase the following equipment for the rehabilitation of veterans and civilians: a rehabilitation table for therapy; a robotic complex for restoring walking skills (Gait Trainer GT II); a device for rehabilitation and functional sensory-motor assessment of the lower limbs and trunk (HUNOVA).
The National Rehabilitation Center "UNBROKEN" is an ecosystem that treats, prosthetics, rehabilitates, builds housing for IDPs and their families and increases employment opportunities for people with disabilities from all over Ukraine.
More details about UNBROKEN Ukraine
Photo: Yaroslav Tymchyshyn
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Following the working visit of Lviv City Mayor Andriy Sadovyy to Washington, to participate in the Forum of Mayors, Lviv became a member of the global Strong Cities Network initiative.
As a member of the Strong Cities Network, Lviv receives partnership opportunities and tools to improve cooperation between communities and law enforcement agencies, promote inclusive and tolerant societies, and more. First and foremost, it is about creating a safe environment for citizens to jointly counter the challenges of terrorism, extremism, and other social threats.
The Strong Cities Network is a global initiative launched in 2015 that brings together local governments, including megacities, states, counties and small municipalities representing all major global regions to share experiences and develop strategies to prevent radicalization, strengthen equality and support the development of urban resilience in challenging environments. While each city faces its own unique issues and local challenges, the network members are committed to supporting common goals, tools, and approaches.
The Strong Cities Network brings together more than 200 cities, including: Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, Strasbourg, Athens, Amsterdam, Bratislava, and others.
Photo: Nana Gongadze
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On January 26, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyy signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation with the Mayor of Breda Paul Depla and the Vice President of Wroclaw Jakub Mazur.
The main goals of this trilateral cooperation will focus on supporting Lviv in emergency situations, providing shelter to internally displaced persons, developing the UNBROKEN Ukraine ecosystem of humanity and resilience, promoting programs for the return of Ukrainians from abroad, and holding a joint technology forum.
As part of the long-term partnership, the cities plan to launch joint EU projects on local development and a recovery plan, exchange students and teachers, and cooperate in the areas of culture, economy and trade, sustainable development, and environmental protection.
It should be noted that Wroclaw (Poland) and Breda (the Netherlands) have been sister cities since 1991. Sister city relations between Lviv and Wroclaw were established in 2002. Then the three cities decided to strengthen their friendly relations and signed a memorandum approving further cooperation.
Mored details about the cooperation between Lviv, Wroclaw, and Breda
Photo: Roman Baluk
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To the attention of investors who are looking for free plots for construction: the following auctions for the sale of land plots in the Lviv community will be held in February - March 2024:
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Sale of a land plot in Lviv, Pivnichna Street (Syhnivka)
Area: 5.0987 hectares
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VovDsj1t3VdjzaQz9
Purpose: land for industry, transport, communications, energy, defense and other purposes
Starting price: UAH 43 301 729.00
Auction date: 05. 03. 2024
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Sale of a land plot in Lviv, Nahirna Street (near house 70)
Area: 0,0866 ha
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GErCRptTZorvvkvFA
Purpose: for the construction and maintenance of a residential building, farm buildings and structures (homestead)
Starting price: UAH 1 276 823.00
Auction date: 20. 02. 2024
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