The practice received Second place in the Best Practice in Bulgarian Local Self-Governments 2016/2017, category I. Municipal support for civic initiatives

The Municipality of Dobrich, together with the local businesses is committed to fulfil a childhood dream - a suitable urban environment for life and play.

Children living in the districts of Dobrich remain far away from the sports facilities and recreational and play areas. There are many children's playgrounds in the city, but some of them are neglected and the facilities are not well maintained. In 2016, children from two of the districts of Dobrich made a personal request to the mayor for suitable playgrounds.

In response the municipality of Dobrich, in partnership with two companies, succeeded in renovation of inter-bloc spaces in two of the distant neighbourhoods. The initiative came entirely from the children living in the respective areas. The role of the municipal administration was to design the spaces and attract local businesses. The aim was the kids to be part of the process, to care about the playgrounds, and the companies - to contribute financially.

As a result, all interested parties united for the cause, meetings were held with the residents in the neighbourhoods to hear their opinion on renovating the spaces. The design was carried out according to the specific needs of the areas and the requirements of the users themselves - the children living in the neighbourhoods. As a result of the reconstruction and improvement of the urban space, good conditions for sport, play and recreation of the children were provided, their parents were involved in the discussion process, and the businesses helped financially the realization of the idea.