What began as a residential development on the edge of Trnava has, over the years, grown into an urban neighbourhood with its own community, services, green spaces, and active courtyard life. Arboria marks its 15th anniversary this year and continues to expand with new phases.
When the first phase of Arboria began construction in the northern part of Trnava in 2011, the area was mostly fields, construction fencing and dirt tracks. Today, it is a neighbourhood where children grow up, neighbours know each other by name, and summer evenings are spent outdoors together.
Over the past fifteen years, Arboria has become part of the city. Not as a closed residential development, but as a functioning urban district that has gradually matured alongside the people who moved there.
Today, around 3,500 residents live here, and more than 1,500 apartments have been completed since construction began. What many residents value most, however, cannot be captured in numbers alone: it is the atmosphere.
A neighbourhood that has grown with its people
Arboria did not appear overnight. It was built gradually, in stages, over several years. As a result, it does not feel like just another new-build development, but a place with its own identity.
“Over the past fifteen years, Arboria has grown far beyond just apartment buildings, with communities, relationships and countless stories forming along the way,” says Lenka Valentovičová of Lucron, the developer behind the project.
Today, Arboria is a fully established urban neighbourhood offering a wide range of amenities and services, including medical facilities, sports areas and community spaces. It also features extensive greenery, car-free inner courtyards, and spaces designed to encourage social interaction.
A place where people know each other by name
One of Arboria’s greatest strengths is the sense of community that has developed over the years. Resident Lucia Bangová has been organising neighbourhood events here for the past seven years. It all started with a simple idea: creating a Facebook group where neighbours could get to know one another and organise activities together. Today, the Priateľská Arboria community group has more than 900 members, and neighbourhood events have become an established part of life in the district.
According to Lucia, it is the summer evenings that best reflect the community that has grown in Arboria. “We bring out sun loungers, bring food, and the children play right beside us. Sometimes it feels like a small private resort. People just step outside in their slippers and spend time together.”
Throughout the year, residents regularly organise events such as Easter celebrations, summer barbecues, Halloween pumpkin carving and the annual Christmas tree lighting. As a result, Arboria no longer feels anonymous. People know one another, spend time together, and have created the kind of close-knit neighbourhood that is becoming increasingly rare in cities.
Green spaces that have come into their own
One of the first things you notice in Arboria is its greenery. What was once newly planted landscaping has matured into an established landscape that now defines the character of the neighbourhood.
The district includes more than 35,000 m² of parks and green space. Its inner courtyards are car-free, and the development also features 10 playgrounds and the multifunctional Relax Park sports area.
The greenery serves more than just an aesthetic purpose. During the summer months, it helps cool the area and creates a more pleasant microclimate. Rainwater management also plays an important role. Rather than being channelled straight into the sewer system, rainwater is retained on site and reused to irrigate the green spaces.
Arboria in numbers
- more than 15 years of development
- approximately 3,500 residents
- over 1,500 completed apartments
- a further 1,200 apartments planned in future phases
- more than 35,000 m² of parks and green areas
- 10 playgrounds
- multifunctional Relax Park sports area
- medical services, shops and other amenities within the neighbourhood or within walking distance
What’s next for Arboria?
Arboria is still evolving. The Lúčna phase was completed at the end of 2025, adding more than 160 new apartments. Construction is currently under way on the Stromová phase, which will deliver a further 180 apartments, with structural works expected to be completed in summer 2026.
Construction of the next chapter, Na námestí, is scheduled to begin in summer 2026. The development will introduce a new central square spanning more than 3,200 m², together with a restaurant, a café, a new city bus stop and a range of new spaces designed to bring residents together.
Looking further ahead, Arboria is set to grow by more than 1,200 additional apartments in future phases. This long-term vision has been at the heart of Lucron’s approach from the outset and is one of the reasons the company was ranked the leading regional developer this year by The Slovak Spectator.
A place that belongs to Trnava
Over the past 15 years, Arboria has grown from a vision into a fully established urban district. It is no longer simply a place where people buy apartments, but a place where children grow up, friendships are formed, and everyday life gradually turns into a sense of home.
For that reason, Arboria no longer feels like a new development. It feels like a neighbourhood that is already part of Trnava.
