Zlata Romaniuk, 25

Outcome. Architect Romaniuk is developing sketches for a recreational area for "Progress Park".

World engine: UAH 500,000 of own funds for sketches - within the available (3 million).

Place: Architectural bureau · coworking

Thoughts

10 days have passed, and I have received a news summary. The city's population continues to decline, which is concerning. But there is good news: important programs have started, including "Transparent Embankment," which should increase trust in city projects. New technologies have also appeared - electric buses and solar parks, which open up prospects for the city's development. Bohdan Kravets approached me with an interesting proposal to add a recreational area to his project. This is a great opportunity for me to prove myself, as I strive to implement my own project. 500 thousand hryvnias for visualization is a completely realistic amount that I can allocate from my own funds. I also plan to discuss this with Iryna Bondar, as her opinion as the chief architect of the city is very important to me. She can give valuable advice and help avoid potential mistakes. And also, I need to think about how to integrate this new area into the overall concept of the park on the embankment, which I am working on with Sofiia Melnyk.

Options

1. Agree to Bohdan Kravets' proposal and allocate UAH 500,000 for the visualization of the recreational area.
2. Meet with Iryna Bondar to discuss Bohdan Kravets' proposal and get her advice.
3. Develop several visualization options for the recreational area, taking into account the concept of the park on the embankment, and show them to Bohdan Kravets and Iryna Bondar.
4. Refuse Bohdan Kravets, focusing exclusively on the embankment park project.

Choice. I choose option 1: agree to Bohdan Kravets' proposal and allocate UAH 500,000 for the visualization of the recreational area. This is my chance to implement my own project and gain experience working with a real client.

Diary. 2027-05-08: Agreed to Bohdan Kravets' proposal for the development of a recreational area. Allocated UAH 500,000 of my own funds. This is my first step towards implementing my own project. I plan to meet with him to discuss the details, and then with Iryna Bondar to get her advice. I hope this will help create a harmonious space that will be liked by the city...

Outcome. Architect Romaniuk begins work on the sketch of the "People's Park".

World engine: Spending UAH 100,000 of own funds (UAH 3 million) on the sketch design – within rights.

Place: Architectural bureau · coworking

Thoughts

Finally, it's my turn to act. The previous moves were about establishing connections and gathering information. Now I have concrete proposals and an opportunity to prove myself. Sofiia Melnyk has approached me twice with a proposal to discuss the concept of the "People's Park" on the embankment. This is exactly what I strive for – to implement my own project that will benefit the city. Her offer of funding and public support is very attractive. At the same time, Bohdan Kravets offers a generous contract for the logistics hub project with eco-standards. This is also an interesting option that can bring significant income and experience. I believe that the project on the embankment is more of a priority for me personally, as it aligns with my values as an architect who strives to create a harmonious space. I can consider the project for Kravets later, or even delegate part of the work if possible. Regarding the meeting with Iryna Bondar – it was planned, but now, with concrete proposals from activists and businesses, I want to first determine my priorities. For now, the meeting with Sofiia Melnyk seems the most important. She offers a concrete ro...

Options

1. Meet with Sofiia Melnyk to discuss the concept of the "People's Park".
2. Meet with Bohdan Kravets to discuss the logistics hub project.
3. Propose a joint project to Iryna Bondar for developing the concept of coastal zone development.
4. Contact the mayor with a proposal to create a youth architectural bureau.

Choice. I choose to meet with Sofiia Melnyk, as her proposal for the "People's Park" on the embankment is closest to my professional ambitions and values. This is my chance to implement my first own project.

Diary. Today I took an important step towards realizing my dream. I accepted Sofiia Melnyk's proposal to develop the concept of the "People's Park" on the embankment. This gives me the opportunity to prove myself as an architect and create something significant for the city. I have allocated funds for the initial sketch design. The main thing now is to complete the work quickly and efficiently to show...

World engine: Initiating a meeting for the landscaping concept - no consequences with this move.

Place: Embankment

Thoughts

The situation around the embankment is escalating. On one hand, there is pressure from developers, such as Roman Zinchenko with his "Dnipro Sky" project. On the other hand, eco-activists led by Sofiia Melnyk, who advocate for the preservation of the coastal zone. As an architect, I am interested in implementing a project that would combine urban development with environmental care. Sofiia Melnyk's proposal for a joint vision development of the park is a great opportunity. I need to meet with her to discuss the details and understand how we can jointly oppose the development. At the same time, I received funds from "Zinchenko Development" for finalizing their project, which indicates a certain interaction, but this does not negate my civic position. My goal is to implement my first own project, and the concept of a park on the embankment could become that. We need to act quickly to prepare a thorough proposal.

Options

1. Meet with Sofiia Melnyk to discuss the details of the embankment park project.
2. Send a proposal to Roman Zinchenko regarding a compromise solution for the "Dnipro Sky" project.
3. Contact Iryna Bondar for advice on the embankment situation.
4. Do nothing this round, observe the development of events.

Choice. I choose to meet with Sofiia Melnyk, as her proposal is the most concrete and aligns with my values and goals. This is my chance to make a name for myself as an architect who cares about the city.

Diary. Accepted Sofiia Melnyk's proposal to develop a concept for the embankment park. This is my chance to show that architecture can be not only about construction, but also about creating a comfortable and ecological space. I need to prepare quickly for the meeting to demonstrate my competence and vision.

World engine: Cooperation proposal – communication without consequences.

Place: Embankment

Thoughts

Another period has passed. News about the embankment, the 100-meter zone, and emissions from "Lytvyn-Khim" – this is what is actively being discussed in the city now. On the one hand, it creates some information noise, but on the other hand, it gives me, as a young architect, a chance to prove myself. I am particularly concerned about the issue of coastal development. My goal is to implement my first own project, and any opportunity related to the development of urban space is valuable. The meeting with Iryna Bondar, the chief architect, was useful, but I need a specific project. Bohdan Kravets is a potential major client, but his request for a logistics complex does not quite match my architectural ambitions. However, this could be my first step. The activity of environmental activists and the demands for transparency from Kovtun indicate increased public attention to environmental and development issues. Perhaps it is worth trying to find a project that would combine my architectural ideas with these public demands. I do not yet have enough influence to initiate large projects independently, so I need to look for opportunities for cooperation or offer my services…

Options

1. Offer my services to Bohdan Kravets for the development of a logistics complex project in Khimselyshche, emphasizing modern architectural solutions and functional…
2. Contact Sofia Melnyk with a proposal for joint development of a coastal zone improvement concept, using her activist base and my architectural expe…
3. Prepare my own concept for the revitalization of a neglected area near the river, presenting it to Iryna Bondar as an example of my vision for city development, and proposing…
4. Contact Hryhorii Lytvyn with a proposal to develop a design for a modern recreation area near his plant, as part of his "fair modernization" program.

Choice. I choose option #2. This gives me the opportunity to work on a project related to the development of the coastal zone, which is currently actively discussed, and to cooperate with a public movement, which could be my first real step in the city. It also aligns with my goal of implementing my own project that has signi…

Diary. 2026-11-09: Another move. News about the embankment and emissions. My goal is to implement my own project. Contact Sofia Melnyk about joint work on the coastal zone improvement concept. This is a chance to make a name for myself and do something useful for the city. Meeting with her is my priority.

World engine: Initiative for a meeting with the chief architect without financial implications.

Place: Embankment

Thoughts

I am Zlata Romaniuk, a young architect who wants to implement her first project in Cherkasy. I returned from Warsaw, I have ambitious ideas, but little experience and connections so far. My finances are stable, my reputation is good, but my influence is still low. Currently, the city is actively discussing two opposing concepts for the embankment development: the ecological one by Sofia Melnyk and the ambitious development by Roman Zinchenko. This is a great opportunity for me to make a name for myself by proposing a compromise solution. I have already had experience interacting with Iryna Bondar, the chief architect of the city, and I think she can become a key figure in this matter. I am also interested in the position of the mayor and the opposition, as the decision rests with the city council. I want to propose my concept, which will combine the interests of both sides, and for this, I need to initiate meetings with key players.

Options

1. Initiate a meeting with Iryna Bondar to discuss my vision for the embankment.
2. Contact Roman Zinchenko with a proposal to discuss the integration of green spaces into his project.
3. Contact Sofia Melnyk to propose developing a joint concept for a park on the embankment.
4. Prepare my concept for the embankment development and present it publicly, then seek support from deputies.

Choice. The best option would be to start with Iryna Bondar, as she is the chief architect and has the greatest influence on city projects. Her advice and support will be the foundation for further steps.

Diary. 2027-05-01: Initiated a meeting with Iryna Bondar. I believe this is the right first step. Her experience and position in city architecture can be key to my future work. I want to offer her my concept, which aims to combine modern architectural trends with the needs of the community and environmental requirements. This is my chance to make a name for myself as a...