On September 18, the main urban festival of autumn took place — September Fest 2025 from the DMNTR media group

The festival brought together architects, developers, urbanists, investors, cultural figures, and city residents — more than 3,500 guests spent the day in discussions, networking, excursions, and the atmosphere of a big city celebration.

Among the main events of the festival were:

◽️ Panel discussions in four halls — from investments in renovation and revitalization to the future of urban infrastructure;

◽️ Presentation of the new issue of DMNTR magazine;

◽️ Excursions to sites from leading developers;

◽️ A gala evening with a performance by Yevgen Khmara and a jazz band featuring Oleksiy Kogan.

Comments from participants:

Oleksiy Baranov: how city spaces are being rebooted

The general sponsor of the festival was Oleksiy Baranov, CEO of A Development. He participated in a professional interview entitled “Restoration and revitalization as an act of rebooting space” and conducted an exclusive tour of the A-Station space for partners and speakers.

Read the full interview with Oleksiy Baranov - https://share.google/pILaOIoTySJK96KGE

“Concept and location are two factors that drive real estate. We must create projects that change the face of the city and make Kyiv a modern European capital,” the developer emphasized.

Pavlo Somov: Restorative infrastructure is about people

EcoBud Building Group founder Pavlo Somov participated in two key discussions:

“Reconstruction through the eyes of a developer: is it profitable to invest in the restoration of the old city?”

“Restorative infrastructure: investment in restorative social infrastructure as a driver of sustainable urban development.”

“Restorative infrastructure starts with people. It's not just buildings or parks, but above all, human potential, the ability of society