Netzwerk Zukunftsorte

The Netzwerk Zukunftsorte is an innovative initiative focused on the development and support of future-oriented, community-oriented projects in rural and structurally weak regions.

• Establishment and Operation of Future Places: The network supports the establishment and operation of creative living and working projects that repurpose and reactivate vacant properties in rural areas. These projects include alternative forms of housing, local and regional networking for community-oriented businesses, open meeting places, and diverse offerings for the surrounding area[3].
• Consultation and Support: Experts from the network provide comprehensive consulting services, from potential analysis to the sustainable operation of future places. They accompany municipalities, property owners, and project groups in the development and use of vacant properties and brownfields[3][4].
• Knowledge Transfer and Networking: The network organizes knowledge transfer through digital and analog events, learning groups, and an extensive online platform. It connects actors to create synergies and achieve common goals[2][3].

The main mission of the Netzwerk Zukunftsorte is to transform the trend of "urban flight" into a benefit for rural communities and regions. It aims to transform these regions from "disadvantaged provinces" into innovation spaces where much is possible. The values of the network include promoting social transformation, regional innovation, and community-oriented real estate development[2][3].

The Netzwerk Zukunftsorte is committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly developments:

• Repurposing of Vacant Properties and Brownfields: It promotes the repurposing of rural vacant properties and brownfields into vibrant living and working spaces that offer new opportunities for the local population[2][3].
• Community-Oriented Real Estate Development: The network creates good alternatives to uniform new housing developments through communal living and working on-site, to avoid climate-damaging land sealing and commuter flows[2].
• Vision 2030: The long-term vision of the network envisions the establishment of communal living and working spaces in rural areas that include new forms of housing, digital work, the influx of families and skilled workers, as well as offerings for culture, education, and leisure. The goal is to enhance the quality of life and cohesion in the regions and to promote diverse civil society structures[2].

• Events and Publications: The network organizes various events, such as the Überland Festival, and publishes materials that provide inspiration, expertise, and recommendations for action for the development of future places[3][4].
• Community and Networking: It operates a Slack community and Meetup groups to connect actors and promote the exchange of experiences and ideas[3][4].

The Netzwerk Zukunftsorte is a vibrant and active practice network committed to the sustainable and innovative development of rural regions, positively influencing social, economic, and ecological effects.

• 1 - https://tourismusnetzwerk-brandenburg.de/dialog/ansprechpartner-tourismus/netzwerke-initiativen/netzwerk-zukunftsorte
• 2 - https://zukunftsorte.land/netzwerk-verein/vision-und-kriterien
• 3 - https://zukunftsorte.land
• 4 - https://zukunftsorte.land/netzwerk-verein/ueber-uns
• 5 - https://zukunftsorte.land/projekte/wandelmachen