Lublin 2016 – Appendix - Kultura Enter

1. Space for culture,
that is, providing space for a Dialogue of Cultures, is for us both the room for cultural activity and the
cultural values of the urban space - the meanings inherent in this space. At the same time, we acknowledge
that the universal qualities of this space should be: public security, cleanliness and aesthetics.
Cultural Development
Strategy
The operational objectives set out in this area are:
1.1 To improve the working conditions and quality of space for cultural institutions - this includes
investment in new facilities, also the provision by the municipality of vacant public locations
and sites for cultural activity; further, there is the gradual renovating and equipping of cultural sites
coupled with their proper maintenance and care for artistic expression
1.2 Qualitative development of the historic part of Lublin- this will not only contribute to the protection
and preservation of historical monuments, but also ensure its vitality and attractiveness of
function; it will harmoniously supplement the missing urban tissue, improve public spaces and
make their history come into view; on top of that, it will help take care of the greenery and ecological
conditions
1.3 To improve the visual integrity of the city and its cultural landscape - this goal aims to enhance
the aesthetics of public spaces, protect the urban skylines and their exposure, expose the natural
lie of the land through wise development and reclamation of green areas, particularly in river
valleys and ravines meandering through the city and shaping its positive ecological conditions
1.4 To introduce art in the public urban space - it will facilitate regular, common and almost involuntary
contact with culture, while pursuing other routines. This goal also covers the establishment
of small enclaves of retreat (inspired by the projects such as “oxygenation”), permitting
short breaks and momentary relaxation, which is particularly important in the vicinity of the busiest
parts of the city, but also near one’s home.
1.5 To furnish the conditions for recreation and outdoor activity - this can be done in river valleys
and ravines taken over for social and artistic activities; local residents will be involved in shaping
their own surroundings under a long-term Green Connection programme. It is also important
here to create space for the so-called “backyard recreation”, which is safe and integrates residents
in different age near their own place.
1.6 To improve the spatial quality of visitors’ “first contact” sites in Lublin - this relates to railway
stations, transit routes, bus stops; if some artistic values were added there, this would alter
the image of Lublin
1.7 To create a culture of dialogue around the shaping of space - such a goal can be achieved by
making the spatial planning process a citizens’ issue and by opening to civic initiatives when deciding
on changes within the urban setting (social consultation of both investments and ideas for
the management of shared spaces)
2. Participation in culture,
is understood as the shaping of needs and development of skills in cultural reception to the widest extent
possible, including individuals and communities threatened by exclusion; this goal also aims to increase
artists’ and cultural operators’ competence. Broad participation in culture is particularly important
for the success of the ECC 2016 bid, considering the fact that its programme is hinged on dialogue.
The operational objectives set out in this area are:
2.1 To develop cultural participation habits - this is particularly vital for children and young people,
especially the large community of the Lublin students, but also groups and communities at
risk of social exclusion, including a sizeable group of senior citizens; such citizens have a lot of
free time and their life experience (so often ignored) should be particularly valued and shared.
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