Construction work at the Greenville Prostir residential complex (Lviv Oblast, Lysynychi village, 2 Osvitna St.) has resumed following the resolution of a legal dispute regarding the terms of use of the land plot.
According to the developer’s press office, the dispute centered on the amount of rent for the land plot in Lysynychi. As part of the settlement, the Greenville Group and the Lviv City Council agreed on a new rent amount and a mechanism for compensating the community budget for the difference arising from the previous period of land use.
“As the project’s developer, we took responsibility for finding a solution. It was important for us not to prolong the legal dispute but to find a model that takes into account the interests of the city, the community, and our investors. Today, this issue has been resolved, and we are resuming work on Greenville Prostir,” said project manager Oleg Kozub.
On August 11, the Lviv Regional Commercial Court approved the agreement reached by the parties and closed the case. With the court restrictions lifted, the company was able to resume construction work on the site.
The company’s next step is to restore construction work to full speed and present investors with an updated project timeline.
According to the LUN new-construction portal, the Greenville group of companies, founded in 2007, is carrying out projects in Lviv and Kyiv; since 2010, 45 buildings have been commissioned, and six buildings are currently under construction.
The DMNTR media group, together with general partner A Development, held a roundtable discussion titled “Building the Future: Development in Wartime” at the press center of the Interfax-Ukraine news agency, during which representatives of the development and architectural sectors discussed the personnel shortage, rising construction costs, new safety requirements, problems with permitting procedures and approaches to Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction. One of the central topics of the event was the announcement of the urban festival SEPTEMBER FEST 2026, which will take place in Kyiv on September 18.
The discussion was attended by A Development founder and CEO Oleksii Baranov, CREDO Development CEO Vitalii Borul, architect and founder of A. Pashenko architects Andrii Pashenko, and A Development chief project architect Yuliia Poliukhovych. The meeting was moderated by lawyer and Kyiv City Council deputy of the VII–VIII convocations Vlad Mykhailenko.
The participants identified the shortage of specialists in construction and architecture as one of the most acute issues. According to Baranov, the personnel shortage became particularly noticeable in the spring of 2026.
“There is a very serious shortage of construction workers. We all felt this problem in the spring of this year. As a company owner, I am looking for people to complete the construction of projects,” the founder of A Development said.
Yuliia Poliukhovych noted that a similar situation had developed among architects: teams are shrinking, while the complexity of the work is increasing because of the need to constantly adapt projects to new construction standards, primarily safety requirements.
“While three or four architects previously worked on a project, now it may be just one,” she noted.
Another challenge has been the significant increase in the cost of construction work. According to Baranov’s estimate, whereas before the full-scale war the cost of work was approximately equal to the cost of materials, in some cases labor now costs two to three times more than the materials themselves. Housing sales are additionally affected by Russian attacks on cities, while war-risk insurance remains expensive for developers.
CREDO Development CEO Vitalii Borul drew attention to the substantial increase in costs caused by new safety requirements. According to him, modern underground shelters with evacuation exits significantly increase the cost of residential projects. He believes that the state should consider mechanisms to compensate developers for part of these expenses, as this concerns the systemic provision of public safety.
The speed of regulatory procedures was a separate topic. Participants noted that delays in adopting secondary legislation and urban-planning decisions can block project implementation for years, even after changes have been made to the primary legislation.
Baranov emphasized that a transparent mechanism for working in Kyiv’s historic center is particularly important.
“It is necessary to create an approach that makes the process transparent and fast while ensuring that what is built will remain relevant years from now,” he said.
Architect Andrii Pashenko separately addressed the future of Ukraine’s reconstruction. In his opinion, a significant part of the social infrastructure after the war will be built using prefab technologies and reusable designs, which will accelerate construction and standardize its quality.
A. Pashenko architects has already developed standardized solutions for kindergartens, schools and administrative service centers under the European Investment Bank’s Ukraine Recovery Programme.
“The revival of Ukraine is not only about projects in the central part of Kyiv. It also concerns Kharkiv, Chernihiv and places where reconstruction will be in demand,” Pashenko emphasized.
The roundtable participants agreed that the war has already changed the very logic of development: safety, building autonomy, energy efficiency, the accessibility of shelters and the quality of public spaces are becoming basic components of a project rather than additional options. At the same time, the industry needs to address personnel and financing issues and simplify the procedures for interaction between businesses, the state and local communities.
The professional discussion will continue at SEPTEMBER FEST 2026, which the DMNTR media group will hold on September 18 at A-STATION in Kyiv, near the Arsenalna metro station. A Development is the general partner of the event.
According to the organizers, the festival is expected to bring together more than 150 speakers and over 5,000 guests. The main topics will include urban development, architecture and development during the war, reconstruction and the revitalization of territories, personnel shortages, the digitalization of construction, BIM technologies, energy independence, the investment attractiveness of regions, design and the quality of the urban environment.
The announced participants in the professional program include Ukrainian developers, investors, architects and government representatives, as well as international experts, including Zaha Hadid Architects design director Christos Passas, British industrial designer Ross Lovegrove and German designer Konstantin Grcic.
The festival will be held in an open-air format with several parallel thematic venues, exhibition zones, professional networking and an evening program.
Registration for SEPTEMBER FEST is available on the event’s official website:
Organizer — DMNTR media group. General partner — A Development.
Interfax-Ukraine and Open4Business are the official media partners of SEPTEMBER FEST 2026.
Labor shortages, high construction costs, and the slow implementation of reforms and permitting procedures are the main challenges facing developers and architects in Ukraine during the war, according to representatives of the construction industry who spoke at the roundtable discussion “Building the Future: Development in Wartime.”
“There is a very severe shortage of construction workers. We all felt this problem this past spring. As a company owner, I am looking for people to finish building our projects,” said Oleksiy Baranov, founder and CEO of A Development, at the roundtable hosted by the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.
In addition to purely construction-related specialties, there is also a shortage of architects on the market, said Yulia Polyukhovich, chief architect of the A Development project.
“There are many other challenges during the war. For example, there is a very severe shortage of personnel—there are very few architects right now. This is a very serious challenge, because whereas previously three or four architects would work on a project, now there may be only one,” she explained.
At the same time, architects must quickly adapt projects to reflect changes in building codes and standards, particularly regarding safety, the expert noted.
As Vitaliy Borul, CEO of CREDO Development, noted, the construction of underground shelters with emergency exits is a significant expense for developers, and therefore the government should compensate for the cost of building them.
“It looks cool, it’s safe, but it’s very expensive. I believe the government should compensate for the cost of underground shelters. The government is responsible for people’s safety, so we need to reach some kind of agreement with the government, and it should cover these costs,” the expert said.
Developers have also seen a significant increase in construction costs. Furthermore, the market reacts to every enemy attack on the city—after “strikes,” housing sales drop. Insurance against construction risks is also very expensive, Baranov noted.
“Before the war, the calculation was simple: the cost of materials (concrete or brickwork) was equal to the cost of labor. Today, the cost of labor exceeds the cost of materials by 2–3 times,” said the founder of A Development.
According to Baranov, significant obstacles are also created by unresolved procedures regarding the adoption of subordinate legislation by the government and ministries, particularly in the area of cultural heritage protection. At the same time, Kyiv’s local authorities have not considered land allocation requests for 1.5 years.
“For example, amendments were made to the law on cultural heritage, but the Ministry of Culture has not yet approved the relevant regulations. In May 2022, amendments came into effect under which it is impossible to carry out any work in the central historic area without designated zones and regulations. Yet the procedure was only approved in May of this year—meaning four years have passed. And yet, for example, there is still no procedure regarding heritage sites,” he noted.
Baranov emphasized that construction in Kyiv’s historic center must be well-thought-out and transparent, but at the same time controlled by the city.
“Kyiv must set an example. Construction is very expensive, and you can’t just erase a building with an eraser. We need to adopt an approach that ensures everything happens transparently and quickly, while still building structures that will remain relevant for years to come,” the expert said.
SEPTEMBER FEST 2026, Ukraine’s largest urban festival dedicated to urban development, contemporary architecture, real estate development, design, culture, and the quality of urban life, will take place on September 18 in Kyiv at the A-STATION venue.
According to the event organizers, the festival will run from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Entry to the A-STATION grounds will be via the Mykilski Gates near the “Arsenalska” metro station.
SEPTEMBER FEST 2026 is expected to attract about 3,000 visitors and over 150 speakers. Invited participants include mayors of Ukrainian cities, chief architects, representatives of real estate development companies and investment funds, architectural firms, designers, government officials, international experts, and specialized media outlets.
The festival’s main themes will include the development of Ukrainian cities, modern approaches to architecture and urban planning, real estate development, investments in real estate and urban infrastructure, the design of public spaces, culture, and the creation of a comfortable urban environment.
The organizers position SEPTEMBER FEST as a professional platform for dialogue among representatives of government, business, and the architectural and real estate development communities, as well as for discussing the future of Ukrainian cities and projects for their revitalization and development.
Basic admission to the festival is free upon prior registration.
SEPTEMBER FEST 2026 is organized by DMNTR, with A Development serving as the general partner.
Open4business is the official media partner of SEPTEMBER FEST 2026.
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The September Fest 2026 urban festival, dedicated to urban development, contemporary architecture, real estate development, design, culture, and the quality of urban life, will take place on September 18–19 in Kyiv at the A-STATION complex near the “Arsenalska” metro station.
The festival will last two days—from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The main entrance to the event grounds will be through the Mykilski Gates.
According to the organizers, approximately 10,000 people are expected to attend September Fest over the two days, and the professional program features more than 150 speakers.
Invited participants include representatives of central and local authorities, mayors of Ukrainian cities, chief architects, developers, investment funds, architectural firms, designers, international experts, and representatives of specialized media.
One of the festival’s key themes will be discussions on the reconstruction of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure, the development of the modern urban environment, attracting investment in real estate and infrastructure projects, as well as new approaches to architecture and urban planning.
A separate component of September Fest will be the VIP program, designed for representatives of state and municipal authorities, mayors, heads of development companies, CEOs, investors, and other professionals in the industry.
Tickets to the VIP area cost EUR250 for one day and EUR500 for two days.
Free registration is available for general admission to the festival. Tickets can be obtained on the September Fest website: www.ubc-ua.info/september-fest.
September Fest 2026 is organized by DMNTR, with A Development serving as the general partner.
Date: September 18–19, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Location: A-STATION, Kyiv, “Arsenalska” metro station, main entrance—Mykils’ki Voryta
Expected attendance: approximately 10,000 visitors
Speakers: over 150
Standard admission: free registration
VIP ticket: EUR 250 – one day, EUR 500 – two days
Additional information:
Tel. 044 461 91 28, 077 777 25 47
Organizer – DMNTR.
General Partner – A Development.
Open4business – Media Partner
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The first Odesa Investment Congress, dedicated to urban development, investment, and Ukraine’s recovery, took place on July 10 at the SPATIUM Hotel in Odesa and brought together over 300 developers, investors, architects, experts, and government officials.
According to the event organizers, the congress ran throughout the day simultaneously in two thematic halls—“Urban Development” and “Urban Design.”
Participants discussed the investment appeal of the Odesa region, prospects for new development projects, housing policy for reconstruction, the digitalization of the construction industry, the development of medical and rehabilitation facilities, the preservation of Odesa’s historical heritage, and the energy independence of real estate properties.
Among the keynote speakers and panelists were Natalia Kozlovska, Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine; Ihor Reva, Deputy Minister of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine for Digital Development, Digital Transformation, and Digitalization; Oleksandr Novitsky, Head of the State Inspectorate of Architecture and Urban
Planning of Ukraine; and Yevhen Metzger, Chairman of the Board of PJSC “Ukrfinzhytlo.”
Also participating in the congress were Serhiy Lysak, Head of the Odesa City Military Administration, First Deputy Mayor of Odesa Oleksandr Filatov, Deputy Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Nataliia Melnychuk, Chief Architect of Odesa Nadiia Novikova, CEO and Owner of SPATIUM Group Oleksandr Seleznyov, as well as representatives of development, architectural, investment, and hotel companies.
Representatives from SPATIUM Group, ZEZMAN Holding, KADORR, “Gefest,” “Two Academicians,” Akvareli, Ribas Hotels, RIEL, UDP, SAGA, Creator-Bud, Avalon, SIGMA+, and CREDO joined the discussions.
According to Alexander Seleznyov, CEO of SPATIUM Group, Odessa’s real estate development market is gradually recovering.
“We are already nearly back to pre-war levels. Old projects have been completed, and we are starting to build new ones,” he said during the congress.
Serhiy Lysak, Head of the Odesa City Military Administration, stated that the city is ready to collaborate with businesses and investors.
“Odesa is open to partnerships, constructive dialogue, and the implementation of joint projects aimed at developing our city,” Lysak emphasized.
Odessa’s Chief Architect, Nadiya Novikova, commenting on the city’s development in light of its status on the UNESCO World Heritage List, noted that changes must occur harmoniously.
“Our goal is for our city to develop—and to do so harmoniously. I don’t think this is anything to be afraid of. We will get to work,” Novikova said.
A separate segment of the program was dedicated to medical development, wellness infrastructure, and rehabilitation and inclusive spaces. The congress also featured a presentation by the Superhumans team in Odesa.
In the Urban Design hall, chief architects of Ukrainian cities and representatives of the professional community discussed modern approaches to urban planning, accessibility, the preservation of architectural heritage, and the development of public spaces.
The congress was held at the SPATIUM Hotel in Arcadia. According to the organizers, this is Odessa’s first five-star medical & wellness aparthotel that operates year-round.
The Odesa Investment Congress concluded with a gala evening, a concert program, and the presentation ceremony for the special Wassily Kandinsky Award.
The event was organized by the DMNTR media group, with SPATIUM Group serving as the general partner.
The Interfax-Ukraine news agency served as the official media partner of the Odesa Investment Congress.
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