Associational life in the Lesná housing estate in Brno

Abstract

The prefabricated housing estate Lesná in Brno is an important architectural and urbanistic phenomenon. Over the past few years it has faced numerous unsuccessful attempts to increase the density of buildings or close playgrounds. In order to block such attempts, the residents launched several civic initiatives aimed at an improvement of Lesná as a residential area, preserving its present face. In addition, they try to improve neighbour relationships in various ways. The present article presents selected examples of the development and current state of associations at Lesná. Based on the information
obtained through my research so far I may already state that the interest of residents of Lesná in their environment and social events is rising and they are aware of their value.