RIGA
City of Riga
Multifunctional food hub
Latvia’s capital city and largest city, Riga has a population of more than 600,000 inhabitants that is steadily declining. It is also the most economically developed and vibrant city in Latvia. The city’s historical Āgenskalns neighbourhood, on the left bank of the river Daugava, is currently envisaged as a residential area and place for innovative businesses, with three university campuses and the National Library located nearby.
IN-HABIT VALUE: Food
AREA OF FOCUS: Āgenskalns neighbourhood
What did the project aim to do?
The project aimed to set up a multifunctional food hub for sustainably produced and locally sourced food in the area of the local market. The market also served as a recreational and educational space, integrating a wide range of activities for visitors of different ages and social groups, such as children’s playgrounds, therapy gardens and other inclusive community facilities.
IN-HABIT Legacy: Achievements and Numbers
Agenskalns Market has been restored with new sustainable services. More thousands of people are stopping by every day and shopping.
RECEPTE community kitchen started offering meals and knowledge, co-created community events, thematic fairs, flea markets and shows started, and will continue, happening every week.
