Since its foundation in 2006, KÉK has developed from a bottom-up initative into an internationally reknowned professional platform. Throughout its decade long operation, the oragnisation has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in modern urban rehabilitation approaches, organising cultural events as well as in community development.
Throught its programmes and research activity, KÉK is committed to facilitating the involvement of a wide range range of stakeholders in redifining and rehabilitating our urban neighbourhoods. Several projects KÉK is involved in focuses on developing sustainable urban communities, inlcuding community growing areas in regenerated neighbourhoods and the Budapest 100 festival which mobilises thousands of residents and volunteers. Building on our local knowledge and international experience, we take on:
KÉK has an expert-advisory role in collaborating with Councils, universities, research centres and professional organisations. Members of the executive board often take part in developing planning strategies and action programmes as well as write critiques, studies and summaries on national and international media requests.