Reconstruction of the square at the Naujoji Vilnia Cultural Center Begins
The square at the Naujoji Vilnia Cultural Center (1 Gerovės St.) is entering a new chapter in its history—renovation work on the site is set to begin. The renovation is scheduled to be completed in September 2027.
After the renovation, the approximately one-hectare area will be adapted not only for residents’ daily recreation and movement, but also for cultural events, community gatherings, and various outdoor activities.
The renovation of the square is a long-awaited change in the center of Naujoji Vilnia, so during this period, residents can expect both some temporary inconveniences and significant changes in the organization of events at the cultural center.
What will change on the field?
After the renovation, the square will become a more convenient, greener public space suitable for a variety of activities.
A three-tiered amphitheater with clinker brick cladding and a fountain will be built in the central part of the square. The amphitheater space will be suitable for various events—concerts, performances, community gatherings, and outdoor events—and will serve as a place for relaxation in everyday life.
The square’s paving will consist of clinker pavers in shades of red and yellow, which, thanks to their texture and colors, will blend in with the surrounding architecture of Naujoji Vilnia, as well as the nearby St. Casimir Church.
Greater attention will be paid to green spaces. During the renovation, valuable existing trees will be preserved, 19 new trees will be planted, and three rows of shrubs will be planted. The vegetation will not only enhance the square’s surroundings but also help create a green barrier against noise along Pergalės and Gerovės Streets and the apartment building’s terrace.
The square will also feature a rain garden and an upgraded stormwater collection and water management system. These solutions will help manage stormwater more effectively and address surface runoff issues in the area.
Conditions for pedestrian traffic and accessibility will also be improved. The existing old stairs will be removed and replaced with more convenient sidewalks and ramps, ensuring easier access to the square for people with varying needs.
The parking lot along Gerovės Street will also be renovated, and additional parking spaces will be added near the entrances to the Cultural Center.
The square also includes a space for a future sculpture, which is planned to be installed as part of the City of Vilnius’ “I Create Vilnius” program.
During the renovation period, the event venues will also change
The renovation of the square will inevitably affect outdoor events at the Cultural Center.
Since we are already planning events for 2027 and the expenses required to organize them, we would like to inform the residents of Naujoji Vilnia in advance that, from November 2026 until the completion of the square’s renovation, some of the events that are usually held outdoors will be temporarily moved to other venues.
Some of the events will take place at the Naujoji Vilnia Cultural Center, and, if possible, outdoor activities will be organized at Gerovės Park in Naujoji Vilnia.
Therefore, during the renovation period, we invite you to follow the updates posted on the Cultural Center’s website and social media—we will provide advance notice of any changes to the locations and organization of specific events.
We hope that this temporary change in event venues will help maintain an active cultural life in Naujoji Vilnia throughout the entire period of the square’s reconstruction.
The Square’s Renovation and the Opportunity to Shape Its Future Together
The renovated square will offer significantly more opportunities for various activities, so along with the renovation, we are also beginning to think about how to put it to use in the future.
We want the square to host not only the usual events organized by the Naujoji Vilnia Cultural Center, but also new events, gatherings, and activities that could become new traditions in our district.
Therefore, we will invite cultural, educational, sports, and recreational institutions in Naujoji Vilnia, as well as local communities, active residents, and regular visitors to the Cultural Center, to participate in the development of the square’s revitalization plan.
We invite you to submit your ideas and suggestions by January 5, 2027, by filling out the suggestion form regarding how the renovated square could be used and what activities you would like to see there:
A plan for the square’s revitalization is scheduled to be finalized by the end of January, and in February–March 2027, creative workshops are scheduled to be held, during which specific ideas will be refined and presented in collaboration with the community.
Our goal is for the square, once renovated, to become a safe, comfortable, creative, and vibrant public space in Naujoji Vilnia—a place that can accommodate both the Cultural Center’s traditional events and new community initiatives.
We invite you to follow the news and join us in looking forward to the renovation of the Naujoji Vilnia Cultural Center plaza.
For more news, visit:
https://citify.eu/lt/projects/178156/aikste-prie-naujosios-vilnios-kulturos-centro/
