Since 2014, thanks to the Art Ovrag festival (2017, 2018 – under the supervision of the project group «8 lines»), the Art Courtyards program has been underway in the city of Vyksa. It is dedicated to the transformation of the urban environment with the direct participation of local residents. 11 public spaces (courtyards and squares) were implemented over five years - this experience made it possible to formulate an algorithm for solving some urban problems.