About the project

Mariupol Reborn

Mariupol Reborn is a major project to revive Mariupol once it is back in Ukrainian hands. Ukraine's international partners, European cities and large Ukrainian businesses, together with the Mariupol City Council, have joined forces to plan the regeneration of the city after the liberation using the best international practices and the latest technologies. Currently, the EBRD, the USAID Economic Support for Ukraine” Project, the municipalities of Utrecht, Vilnius, Gdansk and Lviv, the businesses of Ukrainian businessman Rinat Akhmetov, and the international communities of urbanists and architects have already joined Mariupol Reborn. The project is open to new partners who want to help bring Ukrainian Mariupol back to life.

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МЕТА проекту

The goal is to turn Mariupol from a symbol of a devastating war into a symbol of Ukraine's revival. The city that was a showcase of the revived Donbas will become a showcase of revival for peace. Mariupol will become a "showroom" on the global stage of how to rebuild a city after a war.

We are developing a Strategy for the revival of Ukrainian Mariupol even before de-occupation to start rebuilding and returning life to the city as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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Mariupol was turned into ruins and a city of death during the war, that led to hundreds of thousands of human tragedies, but after the war this heroic city can become a symbol of rebirth and peace, an example of the unity of the world for the sake of life.

What we do

THE REVIVAL
OF MARIUPOL IN FIVE STAGES:

НОВА ВІЗІЯ МІСТА
1
A NEW VISION OF THE CITY

Creating a vision of the future - a visual plan for Mariupol. This is being discussed with Mariupol residents through the I'Mariupol centres, which is a series of dialogue meetings called "I am Mariupol: I intend to revive", hosted by independent facilitators. They help Mariupol residents define what the city should look like, to make sure it is the very best it can be and that its citizens will be proud to return.

ПЛАН ШВИДКИх ДІЙ
2
A FAST ACTION PLAN

Developing a strategy for the rapid restoration of critical infrastructure and for the resolution of the humanitarian crisis. This will include the assessment of the level of damage and needs for the restoration of critical infrastructure

ОЦІНКА ЗБИТКІВ
3
ASSESSMENT OF LOSSES

A general assessment of all the damage and losses in Mariupol, based on the requirements of the strategy for reviving the city

СТРАТЕГІЯ ВІДРОДЖЕННЯ МІСТА
4
A STRATEGY FOR URBAN REGENERATION

Formation of the Mariupol Reborn City Revival Strategy. Writing an architectural, economic, HR plan and financial model of the city. World Bank establishes Mariupol Revival Fund

ПЕРЕРОДЖЕННЯ МАРІУПОЛЯ
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THE REBIRTH OF MARIUPOL

Implementation of the MARIUPOL REBORN City Recovery Strategy developed with international partners and financial institutions. It is based on the updated Mariupol Development Strategy 2030, adopted shortly before the start of the full-scale war

Partners

National partners, international foundations, volunteer organisations, associations, governments, cities of Ukraine and Europe, representatives of big business and creative associations.

    Тімоті Мадіган
    We know that most people who have left Mariupol would like to return, and we are working with the Mariupol City Council on a conceptual vision of what the liberated city will look like after its reconstruction. We know that this day may not come tomorrow, but it is extremely important to start preparing for this process now. As time permits, we would like to have clear plans and the necessary resources to rebuild Mariupol
    Timothy Madigan, Project Manager of USAID projecy “Economic Support to Ukraine”
    Андрій Садови
    Residents of Mariupol are very tough people. People who understand what needs to be done and how. In his team, Vadym Boichenko, the Mayor of Mariupol, has the the kind of people who are already thinking about both the current situation and about the future. Our Victory will be complete when we drive the enemy out of our land and completely rebuild our communities. The reconstruction process is a very complex thing. It requires skill, talent and international support. That's why we gladly opened our doors. We have provided all our capabilities to ensure that this work both continues and succeeds
    Andriy Sadovyi, Lviv Mayor
    Маттео Патроне
    Mariupol was once a thriving green port city and an important partner of the EBRD. We are proud to be playing a crucial role, together with the city's authorities, in laying the foundations for its future revival when it becomes free again. The EBRD is fully committed to supporting Ukraine in its post-war recovery
    Matteo Patrone, Managing Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
    Рінат Ахметов
    The destruction and occupation of Mariupol is not the end of its history. Mariupol will become a symbol of the revival of our country after the war. To begin the transformation of Mariupol, all of us - Ukrainian and global business, authorities, international institutions - need to join forces and attract the best minds and global expertise. I believe in the future of Mariupol, which is why I am allocating $1.5 million for the construction of the Mariupol Reborn project office. It will work with our international partners and involve Mariupol residents to create a common vision for the new Mariupol that will become the home for all Mariupol residents, and a beacon for Ukraine's future. It will be the home people will want to return after the liberation of the city
    Rinat Akhmetov, Ukrainian businessman
    Джулія Сімет
    We are delighted to bring our coverage and breadth of experience to the strategy for a stronger and more resilient Mariupol. Our common goal is to create an architecture of optimism and a vision of the future that will give hope to the city's citizens. By working together, we can rebuild a better and brighter future for Mariupol
    Julia Simet, Managing Director of Gensler Europe
    Ємченко
    We believe in the inevitability of our country's victory. In the victory of our Armed Forces. We are absolutely confident that the flag of Ukraine will fly again over Mariupol and with it civilisation, freedom and the right to a better future will return to the city. We are honoured to be a part of this project and to contribute to the city's transformation. And I am confident that it is time to start creating this plan, forming a circle of partners and support, and designing the future
    Natalia Yemchenko, SCM's Director of Public Relations and Communications

MARIUPOL BEFORE THE OCCUPATION

Before the invasion and destruction, Mariupol was one of the most promising cities in Ukraine. In a short period of time, it has become a city of new opportunities, rapid development and exciting events. A city worth living in.

It was home to Metinvest Group's powerful metallurgical enterprises, Azovstal and Ilyich Iron and Steel Works, and the region's largest commercial seaport,  Mariupol Commercial Sea Port, as well as rapidly growing security, trade and IT sectors.

Маріуполь до окупації
Власна стратегія розвитку Маріуполя

Before the war, Mariupol's development strategy had already turned the city into a symbol of the revived Ukrainian Donbas. It attracted investment, implemented large projects, and made life comfortable.

This includes modern municipal transport, renovated parks, «Cosy Yards», new universities, modern education and medicine, the opening of IT hubs, large-scale festivals, and the development of sports facilities, tourism and business.

Mariupol became a symbol of Ukraine's transparency and was granted the status of the Great Cultural Capital. The city had a great future. The adopted City Development Strategy 2030 was supposed to open up even more opportunities.

Маріуполь «Велика культурна столиця»

MARIUPOL UNDER OCCUPATION

The war turned half a million city into ruins. Several months of blockade killed Mariupol. The city suffered more destruction and losses than during all the years of World War II.

These are hundreds of thousands of ruined human lives that are now scattered around the world.

 2257
apartment buildings are destroyed/damaged

38894
private houses are destroyed/damaged

85
cultural and sports facilities have various types of damage

15
hospitals

63
schools

79
kindergartens

90%
Of the city's vital infrastructure is damaged

50%
Of apartment buildings is destroyed

22000
Civilians are killed

Маріуполь до-піcля
Драмтеатр -  до та після руйнації
Драмтеатр - до та після руйнації
Маріуполь до-піcля
Маріуполь до-піcля
Маріуполь до-піcля
Маріуполь до-піcля

MARIUPOL IS A SYMBOL OF THIS WAR. NO OTHER CITY IN UKRAINE HAS SUFFERED SUCH LOSSES AND SEEN SO MANY WAR CRIMES. THE OCCUPIERS ARE TAKING REVENGE ON THE CITY BECAUSE THE PEOPLE OF MARIUPOL CHOSE TO BUILD A FUTURE WITH UKRAINE. THAT'S WHY THEY BRUTALLY DESTROYED EVERYTHING THAT REMINDED THEM OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINIAN MARIUPOL.

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