The City of Mariupol's heroic defence and systematic destruction at the beginning of the
Russian invasion have made it an international symbol of senseless brutality and Ukrainian
defiance. The ruined city today still harbours the embers of that resistance. Join a
multidisciplinary team of architects planners Mariupol residents and outside experts from
Ro3kvit. Urban Coalition for Ukraine as they envision the rebirth of their beloved city
following its liberation. Inspired by the Ukrainian people's faith and determination to rebuild
the authors join forces with displaced Mariupol residents to imagine a dynamic future for
Mariupol that will begin the day the Ukrainian flag rises. Despite the unavailability of
reliable information and the difficulty of communicating with the scattered population the
team illustrates the case for planning rebuilding while the city is still under occupation
both so as to exorcise the scars of war and colonialism and to establish a viable economy and
human-centred city that draws strength from its tragic past. This title is part of the
Histories of Ukrainian Architecture programme initiated by DOM publishers in response to
Russia's attack on Ukraine's sovereignty on 24 February 2022.
