Place: Riga, Latvia
Participants: citizens, activists
Goal: to open a complex territory that is inactive and put it to public use
WHAT IS IT?
This is a project organized by the citizens of Riga with an aim to open the former Sporta Pils complex territory that is currently inactive and put it to public use. During the territory’s development stage between 2020 and 2023, the gardens will host different cultural and educational activities. The site is two hectares in size and is planned to contain 150 gardens. The project aims to encourage the citizens of Riga to take an active part in the city’s development as well as to create the place and time for promoting a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. In the spring of 2021, the territory was opened to the public, both to the first gardeners as well as guests. Now, the gardens are open to the public during the weekend and occasional events, such as cultural exhibitions and community activities. The project relies on socially active citizens of Riga as well as on the support of its commercial partners that are willing to take part in its creation. Gardens of Sporta pils is a venue for various cultural events.
Sporta pils dārzi is a non-profit organization consisting of activists, citizens of Riga, with a common aim to actively participate in the improvement of the urban environment.