Moldovan teens revitalize community park in Iargara
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Anastasia Moșoglov and Jasmin Bulgaru, two high school students from Iargara, Moldova, are working to restore a local park that held childhood memories for Anastasia.
The park had fallen into disrepair after a period of initial development. Motivated by a desire to create a welcoming space for all ages, the pair participated in the second edition of the Community Urbanism School organized by Laolaltă.
As part of the program, Anastasia and Jasmin received training, conducted community research, and attended a summer camp. Their project, named “13 and __. ReCreative Space,” was selected for a 16,000 lei grant. The number 13 reflects the existing number of trees in the park, which they plan to enhance with new benches and a brightly painted mural created in collaboration with a local art studio. Their research revealed a clear need for accessible recreation areas.
Surveys showed that local teenagers lacked places to socialize, and mothers expressed concern about children playing in unsafe areas. Anastasia and Jasmin have been actively engaging the community through posters, social media, and direct outreach, including plans to visit residents in their homes to gather further input. They aim to complete the park renovations and a public consultation by the end of September, even as both plan to leave Iargara for university studies.
They believe their efforts will inspire other young people to continue improving the town.
