Lecture series 21.02. and 22.02. 2019

The 2019 Landscape Festival in Ostrava will launch with a multi-disciplinary meeting of stafffrom a number of universities. Recognised academics and local experts in the field will present audiences with insights on the historical development of Ostrava, as well as the current challenges faced by the city. Are you interested in the results of current landscaping analyses, or do you have a wider interest in the development potential of Ostrava? If the answer to thesequestions is “yes” then the Landscape Festival is certainly an event not to be missed. Beyond the construction of buildings, landscapes and public spaces serve as equally important components of urban planning. Outdoor spaces offer considerable potential. But how can such potential be fully mined? Can art in public spaces be regarded as a resource for the development of a post-industrial city? Notable figures in the field will offer crucial insights onthe various approaches to tackling such issues within the city of Ostrava.

During both lecture evenings, the main concepts and ideas behind the Landscape Festival will also be presented by the event’s organisers. Additional subject areas are as follows:
THURSDAY 21.02. 2019 from 17:30

○ Issues and Features in Ostrava’s Urban Planning and Architecture
/ Mgr. Martin Strakoš
○ Barriers in Ostrava City Centre / Ing. arch. Pavel Řihák
○ Art in Public Spaces / MgA. Pavel Karous, Ph.D.
○ Brownfield Revitalisation / Ing. Daniel Matějka, Ph.D
Registration for Thursday events on 21.2. 2019:
http://conbri.com/event/identita-ostravy-prednaskove-vecery-lfo-2019

The event is free. However, because capacity is limited, we require visitors to register beforehand. Participants of the weekend workshop are automatically offered a seat reservation for this event.