Opoczno 2.0 - a new opening: Opoczno - an ecologically safe regional centre for entrepreneurship with a recognisable brand and a strong sense of local identity of the residents

Project facts

Project promoter:
Opoczno Municipality-LD(PL)
Project Number:
PL-LOCALDEV-0010
Status:
In implementation
Initial project cost:
€3,520,874
Donor Project Partners:
SUNNFJORD(NO)
Other Project Partners
Associasion "WYGRAMY OPOCZNO"-LD(PL)
Białaczów Commune-LD(PL)
City Public Library-LD(PL)
Community Center-LD(PL)
Drzewica Commune-LD(PL)
Poświętne Commune-LD(PL)
Regional Museum in Opoczno-LD(PL)
Sławno Commune-LD(PL)
Programme:

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Description

1) Opoczno is unique in rich ceramic industry traditions, and lavish and distinctive folk culture.The following have been identified as the town’s major current issues:- Poor local entrepreneurship and innovation levels,- Demographic problems, chiefly involving young people’s migration to large cities,- Poor condition of the natural environment, inferior air quality is a particularly significant problem,- Poor public space quality,- Restricted openness and accessibility of public administration structures.

2)The main activities of the projet:Stimulating entrepreneurship and proposing development perspectives for the young,Implementing innovative activities based on circular economy principles with intent to develop competitive advantages for the town of Opoczno, Activities to boost energy and a sense of identity among local residents: a recognizable globally local town with a strong, locally grounded brand – forming an Opoczno Regional Culture Centre – “Res Opocznensis” / Launching a “RES OPOCZNENSIS” Programme to Develop and Promote the Culture of Opoczno.

3) The goal of the project is to open Opoczno up to 21st-century challenges by:

- Supporting the development of entrepreneurship, especially in the young and professionally inactive community

- Improving the condition of and caring for the natural environment

- Stimulating social activity and social participation, and integrating the local community while boosting its identity.

4) Partnership will bring to our project the exchange of experience and know-how in:

- areas of supporting and developing young entrepreneurship and engaging in collaboration with local government and business partners.

- building durable, universal and multi-sectoral partnerships and good practices in the strategic planning of sustainable municipal development.

- developing intergenerational bonds and methods of disseminating tradition, especially in the young community, alongside efforts to build local identity.

 

 

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