The reconstruction and revitalization project of the former industrial complex Rikard Benčić is one of the cultural priorities of the City of Rijeka, and its realization has transformed the entire, once neglected, area of the complex into one of the largest cultural infrastructure projects in the Republic of Croatia. EU co-financing, as well as the city’s own funds, have enabled the creation of a cultural focal point in the city, with a focus on the younger population.