Most of the following projects have been carried out in a synergic system of different locations. For the space analysis within the EU best practices research we focused on one of these spots. You can find the specific information in their dedicated PDF at the end of each project description.
To explore all the project's aspects and locations, download the complete publication in PDF here.
Gutenstein
Name of the project: Village Smithy – for sustainable living spaces
Name of the project in local language: Dorfschmiede – für nachhaltige Lebensräume
Time period: Since 2018
Keywords: Culture, Education, Health, Sustainability, Industry, Production, Handcraft
The “Dorfschmiede” project consists of the renovation of an old inn in Gutenstein, which now has many uses, such as a pub, a workshop space or a shop for sustainable products. The goal of the activists – who had settled in the village with their company which produces tiny houses – is to live a self-sufficient, self-determined and sustainable work and lifestyle.
Munderfing
Name of the project: The Brewery
Name of the project in local language: Das Bräu
Time period: Since 2018
Keywords: Industry, Education, Culture, Municipality
To counter the rural exodus, the municipality has reacted with several measures in order to be competitive with other similar villages. The “Dorfbräu” inn, located in the centre of the settlement, embodies this goal. For many years vacant, it has been reused to attract new residents and educational facilities were provided in this place. Moreover, a concept for the complete conversion to renewable energies was drawn up in 2004.
Trofaiach
Name of the project: A place kissed awake
Name of the project in local language: Ein wachgeküsster Ort
Time period: Since 2014
Keywords: Culture, Education, Sustainability and Municipality
The project is located on the main street of Trofaiach, which used to be the economic centre of the village where most of the shops were located. However, the city centre shops were left vacant especially because of heavy individual motorized traffic in the street. Therefore, the aim was to counteract vacancies to make this inner-city area economically interesting and liveable again for all residents.
Stanz in the Mürz valley
Name of the project: Benches Express
Name of the project in local language: Bankerl Express
Time period: Since 2013
Keywords: Sustainability, Culture, Science and Sport, Citizen control
Benches Express project simply consists of wooden benches and a parasol. These benches give the possibility to people without cars to have a ride from other residents. They just have to stretch out the parasol to show their need to get a ride. Benches are painted with bright yellow and green, to be visible by car drivers and they are located along the main street, where traffic is most frequent.
Murau
Name of the project: Culture Play Spaces – farmhouse parlor
Name of the project in local language: Kultur Spiel Räume – STUBENrein
Time period: From 2019 to 2022
Keywords: Culture, Education, Sustainability
The Culture Play Spaces project takes place in 14 municipalities around the district capital Murau. The creative works have been implemented in very different places, from a vacant vicarage to a parking place. The targeted goal of the project was to find upto-date ways to gather the local community. Traditions are not taken up in their formal form here, but in their important function for a successful living together.