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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School of Village and Regional Development Thierhaupten
Teaching practical know-how, an organisation helps residents take their future into their own hands
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Eco model Achental - federation for sustainability
Nine rural municipalities join forces to drive sustainable development in their rural region
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National Youth Ballet – all of Germany’s a stage
By putting on performances in unusual places, a young dance company thrills rural inhabitants
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JAM – youth work in the Bamberg region
Together with several municipalities, an association organizes leisure activities for young people in rural areas
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Satellite technology for agriculture
A parent company evaluates satellite data designed to help farmers to have better harvests
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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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Green railway station in Horrem
Thanks to energy-efficient environmental technology, a regional railway station becomes the first CO2-neutral train station
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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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“SW Agent”: public utilities shape the energy turnaround - model-based development of new business models
With the help of computer simulation, scientists are researching how public utilities can master the energy turnaround
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Regional future funds – cooperatives for energy efficiency
Energy-efficiency cooperatives enable cities and rural districts to conserve energy and thus benefit the environment
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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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GPS pasture management system
An animal tracking system facilitates shepherds' work and encourages farming in mountain pastures
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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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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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“Bewegtes Licht“ intelligent street lighting
Dimmed lamps that light up brightly when people walk or ride past help municipalities save electricity
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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
