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ORANSSI
A provider of housing for the young. Key Innovation Oranssi ry renovates houses for the young people with the help of the young people themselves. Problematic background and context Oranssi emerged in Helsinki during a deep recession about ten years ago. Rents (and deposits) in the city were and remain very high, and there is […]
EARTHSHIP FIFE
Buildings made from natural and recycled materials and powered by renewable sources. Key Innovation An Earthship is a passive solar building with thermal mass. It is made from natural and recycled materials, including earth-rammed tyres and aluminium cans. It is powered by renewable energy, such as wind, water and solar power, catches its own water […]
JOB & ACTION ASSOCIATION
Employment Through Recycling Key Innovation Provides work to unemployed, disabled and immigrants by extending the life-time of consumer products, inventing new ways of recycling and improving recycling around Helsinki. Problematic background and context The association was founded by a group of unemployed people in Vuosaari, a multicultural area of the city. At the time, unemployment […]
LIBERTE
Creating a club for young people Key Innovation A group of people creating a club together in co-operation with its forthcoming users. Problematic background and context Kallio is an old city district of Helsinki that has usually had places with cheap beer and a lot of unemployed middle-aged people. It is an old labor area […]
“WWW.FORYOUREARS.COM”
MP3 Distribution Company Key Innovation MP3 music files distribution over the internet. Problematic background and context The situation in the world of marginal music has been troublesome in the recent years. Everywhere in the world small record labels are experiencing difficulties just as the majors are, with the exception of having a much smaller budget […]
‘HAPPIHUONE’ CULTURAL GREENHOUSE
a greenhouse and exhibition centre in the city centre Key Innovation A greenhouse and garden in the city centre that serves as a forum for environmental art and design exhibitions, workshops, and lectures. Problematic background and context The cultural greenhouse project began in the year 2000 when Helsinki was one of Europe’s Cultural Capitals. One […]
SLATEFORD GREEN
A mixed-tenure carfree development This carfree development consists of 120 mixed-tenure homes which were built on a brownfield site (a former railway goods yard) which has good access to facilities and public transport. Instead of pa … more…
FINDHORN
Ecovillage Key Innovation An ecologically respectful built environment, providing a good example to local rural communities Solution description Educational programmes which through a practical application of spiritual and holistic values inspire a positive change in the world. The main focus being an awareness of the inner self and the perusal of a spiritual path. No […]
THE LOCAL FOOD LINK VAN GROUP
Distribution of local food produce to local communities (instead of wholesalers from mainland) increases economy on the island of Skye. Key Innovation Providing income to small communities through local food produce Problematic background and context bringing fresh locally produced food to the tables of skye & lochallch” as many other islands in scotland, the distribution […]
AYRSHIRE LETS
LETS is an acronym for Local Exchange Trading System Key Innovation An alternate currency allows the trading of goods and services amongst members of the community. Problematic background and context The original project started in 1976, when a group who were members of ‘friends of the earth’ decided to start a ‘LETS’ scheme in Ayr. […]
CREAM o’ GALLOWAY DAIRY FARM
Cream o’ Galloway Dairy Farm is an organic dairy farm which was launched to increase biodiversity and enhance the experience for visitors. Key Innovation They are currently monitoring how they manage waste, energy and water to target how they can save it. Problematic background and context In 1992 the owners of this family dairy and […]
CAFEZOÏDE
Creating a community-space for children, where café and playground are combined. Key Innovation Café Zoïde is a combination of a neighboorhood workshop and a café,independant of a school system and at the same time providing an educative but free surrounding for children Problematic background and context A group of people decided to create a warm […]