A systematic approach to
the future of the city and the region
Institutional Platform for Cooperation
between government, business, and the expert community
Best international practices
and attracting investment
Odesa Strategic & Development Council
The Odesa Strategic Development Council is a standing advisory and expert body attached to the Odesa City Military Administration and the Odesa City Council
We are a think tank—an analytical center that brings together top experts and best practices to shape the strategy and development of Odesa for the coming decades. To this end, we rely on systematic research and international expertise.
We want Odesa to be not only a city with a rich history, but also a city with a bright future—a city that creates new opportunities, attracts partners and investments, and develops its culture and infrastructure
We are building an Odesa that future generations will be proud of
Strategic areas of development on which we are focusing
Infrastructure, Maritime Affairs, and Energy
Area of Activity
Strategic analysis of the transportation and logistics infrastructure, optimization of access routes to ports, and ensuring energy sustainability and environmental safety
Benefits for the City
Removing freight transit from residential neighborhoods, relieving traffic on major city thoroughfares, and modernizing municipal infrastructure
Tourism, Medicine, Recreation, and Heritage
Area of Activity
Developing a strategy for seasonality reduction in tourism, expanding the medical and rehabilitation cluster, and preserving cultural heritage
Benefits for the City
Year-round occupancy in the hotel and restaurant industry, the development of a rehabilitation hub, the formalization of the market, and an increase in the tourism tax
Spatial Development and Urban Planning
Area of Activity
Updating urban planning documentation (the Master Plan), legal review of UNESCO zones, and revision of detailed territorial plans
Benefits for the City
Clear and transparent rules for investors, the resumption of orderly construction, and the harmonious preservation of Odesa’s historic character
Economy, Investment, and Digitalization
Area of Activity
Development of a long-term «Vision for Odesa,» expansion of the investment ecosystem, digitization of services, and integration of projects with the DREAM platform
Benefits for the City
Transforming the «development budget» into a tool for job creation, attracting international investment, and increasing community revenue
Structure of the Council
An advisory body to the city council
Collaboration with representatives of the military administration and the city council to implement the city's development strategy
Think Tank
A professional team of analysts, researchers, and industry experts who develop concepts, studies, programs, and strategic documents
Four cross-sectoral specialized groups
Working groups composed of representatives of Odesa’s business community and experts who are addressing practical issues related to development
High-level international advisors
Prominent foreign public figures, diplomats, politicians, and investors to advocate for Odesa abroad
Expert Council
Representatives of scientific societies, economists, urban planning and spatial development experts, and specialists in the sociocultural field
How the Council Works
Definition of the Problem / Strategic Question
Involvement of subject-matter experts and stakeholders
Analysis, Research, and Solution Development
Preparation of recommendations / concepts / project proposals
Proposing and implementing solutions in collaboration with government, business, and partners
Our Activities
Creating Roadmaps
Digitalization and DREAM
Development of Project Proposals
Fundraising
Our Partners
Let's join forces!
Together, we will build a prosperous, thriving, and innovative Odesa
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