Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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Multifunctional village shop and knowledge transfer centre in the country
Via a network, citizens pass on experiences on building their own village shops
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Taking new paths together – residential districts geared to citizens' wishes
A rural community develops a residential district catering to different generations in accordance with residents’ wishesA rural community develops a residential district catering to different generations in accordance with residents’ wishes
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“Wheelchair hiking in Baden-Württemberg” Internet portal
An Internet platform helps wheelchair occupants explore rural areas
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Treptitz – joining forces for sustainable infrastructure in rural areas
Citizens of a village join forces to make their sewage and energy infrastructure fit for the future
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Alma – integrative network for agriculture
An organisation supports employees with handicaps in agriculture
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Reconstruction instead of new buildings – building gaps and vacant buildings
An Internet platform gives municipalities an overview of vacant buildings and building gaps, including planning fundamentals
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SWW network: job perspectives for the Lower Weser region
An association has created a network of schools, companies, and businesses, thus promoting the next generation of specialists in the region
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Machining training centre - careers in the country
An implant manufacturer establishes its own machining technology training centre in the country
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International campaign to bring skilled workers to rural regions
A company attracts foreign staff with a welcoming attitude and by showing appealing sides of rural life
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“Ems Axis: Job Motor Northwest” skilled work initiative
A regional coalition is committed to acquiring and binding skilled employees
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Promotion of broadband systems in Baden-Württemberg
A private foundation helps citizens and municipalities in the country set up broadband connections
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Department store in Ostercappeln
Retailers, property owners, and local authorities are working together to keep their municipality attractive as a shopping destination
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Summer flicks – cinema in the country
Featuring cinema, concerts, and culinary art, farms become country cultural venues
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Electric citizens' cars in Oberreichenbach
Electric cars with volunteer drivers supplements the public transport offer of a rural community
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Arche region in the Elbe river landscape
A region breeds threatened domestic animals and thus gives new impetus to rural life and work
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Green Workshop Wendland
In creative workshops, an initiative kindles the interest of young talent to work in the country
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Discovery tours at a world heritage site
A forestry graduate offers tours of natural and cultural landscapes in the Harz region
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“Culture against abandoned buildings“ in Zittau
From plays to a film festival: an association revives abandoned buildings in the country with creative ideas
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“Cultivation of Peat Moss” research project
Researchers are obtaining substrates for gardening from moss in an attempt to create a new branch of agriculture
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EGON – business start-up offensive in Niedereschach
With a volunteer mentoring program, a municipality supports start-ups, thus promoting the local economy