A better balanced urban environment: Dubrovnik is a historic world renowned city, designed and built in an age free of motor cars. Originally designed with an emphasis on compact living, it was left bereft of open spaces and crisscrossed with narrow pedestrian lanes. Although not seen as necessary in the 1300’s, today's sedentary lifestyle leaves the people of Dubrovnik in need of somewhere for a “time out experience.” For example: A moment to pause and smell the roses and orchids growing in the conservatory as part of the public domain. To sit and relax in the shade of a tree while the children play close by in the public park. The residents of the building may choose to enjoy a rooftop barbeque with a few friends on a summer evening. To ...