Large Settlements from the 1960s and 70s pose both more qualities and problems than apparent on first eyesight. The political and economic system, the state socialism, had a huge impact on the appearance, their structure and urban and spatial qualities. Cheryomushki is the biggest of the large housing estates in Odessa, located in the south-west of the city. Housing is the dominant function which is well supported with a dense network of schools and kindergardens throughout the entire district. Although this area could be attractive to live in, it faces significant problems, the lack of environmental comfort and visual appeal are significant fostering the already bad image of the district. This booklet presents the results of a seminar, where students observed, mapped, critically evaluated and visualized various aspects of Cheryomushki in Odessa. Aim was to look beyond the classic layers of infrastructure, housing, culture, greenery or public space and to identify the specific features in this Ukrainian neighborhood.weiterlesen