Can you imagine a courtyard that is not just a space between buildings, but lives and breathes alongside you? Where children run around carefree, neighbors chat in the shade of trees, and the urban garden offers fresh herbs? Such spaces connect, encourage sustainable living, and strengthen the sense of community.

As part of the COURTYARDS – GREEN SPACES OF THE COMMUNITY project, we invite local communities, towns, and municipalities from the Eastern Cohesion Region to take part in the community-based renovation of courtyards and the transfer of successful Living Courtyards practices to new environments.

Living Courtyards will once again be part of this year's Lent Festival! This time, we are enriching four unique locations with a vibrant program: the courtyard at Vojašniški trg 6, the courtyard at Gosposka ulica 28, the courtyard at Krekova ulica 4, and the courtyard at Slovenska ulica 13. You're warmly invited to browse the diverse program and join us in the courtyards – each day brings new experiences, creativity, and connection!

The expert committee has selected three courtyards in Maribor that will receive professional support, community activities, and financial assistance as part of the project to help transform them into greener, more inclusive spaces.

With the involvement of residents and experts, the two municipalities will transform courtyards into green urban oases. The project brings new opportunities for climate change adaptation while strengthening community cooperation and improving the quality of life.

Can you imagine a courtyard that is not just a space between buildings, but lives and breathes alongside you? Where children run around carefree, neighbors chat in the shade of trees, and the urban garden offers fresh herbs? Such spaces connect, encourage sustainable living, and strengthen the sense of community.