An Urban Transformation You've Never Heard of - Lviv's Railway Station Square

Just a few years ago, the square in front of Lviv’s main train station was a chaotic, decaying mess. Today, it’s a green, organized, and accessible public space. In this video, I tell the full story of how Dvirtseva Square in Lviv was transformed — why it stayed unchanged for over a century, what exactly was wrong with it, and how the city finally managed to fix it with a relatively small budget. This is not just a “before & after” story. It’s a case study about transport planning, public space, political compromises, and how even imperfect solutions can drastically improve everyday life. Many thanks to Mikael Colville-Andersen ‪@coolvilletv‬ for his comments! Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - The history of Lviv railway station 01:55 - What the square looked before the renovation? 04:17 - Unsuccessful reconstruction projects 05:48 - Finally, a successful attempt - what's the result? 13:57 - What didn't work out 15:08 - Conclusions 17:25 - What's next