Winnerslist Landmarks in the land of ideas
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							“Ems Axis: Job Motor Northwest” skilled work initiativeA regional coalition is committed to acquiring and binding skilled employees 
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							Promotion of broadband systems in Baden-WürttembergA private foundation helps citizens and municipalities in the country set up broadband connections 
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							Broadband for all in Cochem-ZellA rural district and five municipality associations joined forces to build a broadband system and push their region forward 
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							Department store in OstercappelnRetailers, property owners, and local authorities are working together to keep their municipality attractive as a shopping destination 
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							Algae biogas conceptWith CO2 and heat from biogas facilities, researchers are breeding algae as a raw material for cosmetics and biodiesel 
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							Summer flicks – cinema in the countryFeaturing cinema, concerts, and culinary art, farms become country cultural venues 
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							Electric citizens' cars in OberreichenbachElectric cars with volunteer drivers supplements the public transport offer of a rural community 
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							“Bewegtes Licht“ intelligent street lightingDimmed 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 landscapeA region breeds threatened domestic animals and thus gives new impetus to rural life and work 
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							Green Workshop WendlandIn creative workshops, an initiative kindles the interest of young talent to work in the country 
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							FOKUS - forum of cultures and languagesA citizens’ foundation is committed to helping non-German residents become integrated in rural areas 
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							Discovery tours at a world heritage siteA forestry graduate offers tours of natural and cultural landscapes in the Harz region 
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							“Culture against abandoned buildings“ in ZittauFrom plays to a film festival: an association revives abandoned buildings in the country with creative ideas 
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							“Theater Altes Hallenbad” in Friedberg / HessenCitzens restore an art nouveau pool, turning it into a cultural venue 
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							EGON – business start-up offensive in NiedereschachWith a volunteer mentoring program, a municipality supports start-ups, thus promoting the local economy 
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							“Lively learning about the country” teaching conceptTeaching at farms, male and female farmers get young people interested in country life and work 
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							Country youth Klimawald Schleswig-HolsteinYoung people collect donations to plant a new forest area in the country 
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							“UNSER LAND“-networkBy selling local products, a network strengthens the diversity of the region and informs consumers 
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							EINS+ALLES Field of Experience for the Senses, WelzheimIn a sensory nature discovery park, people with disabilities encounter people seeking recuperation on an equal footing 
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							Altersgerechtes Wohnen und Wiederbelebung der ländlichen BausubstanzEine Stiftung baut Wohnungen für Senioren und renoviert die frei gewordenen Gehöfte für Familien 
 
	 
	 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				