Boost for Small Municipalities: All applications

Lollab reimagines the traditional Sardinian “lolla” (porch) as a community place where nature-based design and local knowledge shape a carbon-neutral future. Led by the Municipality of Serrenti with different partners, it uses local raw earth and plant fibers (KM0) to avoid industrial processing and transport emissions. Combining research, training and regenerative design, it restores biodiversity and empower the circular ecnoomy of rural communities.

The Othrys Geomythological Park transforms a 1930s school into a vibrant knowledge hub, connecting 14.6km of mountain trails with local mythology and geology. This initiative revitalizes an underdeveloped region by blending heritage preservation with immersive learning. By providing accessible infrastructure, it creates a year-round destination that empowers the local community, protects the natural ecosystem, and sets a sustainable development model for the future of rural Greece.

The project transforms the cultural center in the village of Slaveykovo into a vibrant community hub for arts, education and social life. It creates a space for creative workshops, intergenerational learning and cultural exchange, including a small children’s center. By combining traditions, contemporary creativity and ecological practices, the initiative strengthens community bonds and promotes sustainable rural development.

A unique lookout point on a German war bunker brings you to historic views over a landscape full of gripping stories.

The participatory budgeting programme "You are asked too!" is an annual programme which gives the citizens an opportunity to create and design public space in their neighbourhoods. Programme is an example of direct democracy as the citizens propose and vote for micro-projects which enter city budget for the next year. 2000 proposals and even more participants build more trust in local policy and engage citizens in decision making proccess.

An underused space in Świniarsko is being transformed into a therapeutic community garden where nature supports wellbeing, social connection and local identity. The garden will combine raspberries, berries, herbs and ginger, with a focus on innovative varieties developed by the project author. It will be a beautiful, inclusive and sustainable space for relaxation, learning and health.

The Peškera initiative turns a once commercial waterfront zone into a vibrant public park in the heart of Makarska. With trees, playgrounds, sports areas and shaded meeting places, the park connects the city, the beach and the promenade while providing a welcoming public space for recreation, wellbeing and community life.

Hamlet of Play builds on the long tradition of Castelvetro di Modena as a place of playful magic. Following the restoration of the main square, Piazza della Dama (Checkers Square) and interjecting the restoration works of the Public Library, the project creates dedicated indoor spaces for games (Game Library and Game Room), an open air library of new and traditional street games in the medieval town and a series of workshop on play, street and board games to train local young creatives.

An innovative initiative connecting architecture students with rural communities to explore, preserve, and reinvent local heritage through hands-on learning and real-world projects. Bridging education, tradition, and innovation, the program transforms Spain’s rural territories into living laboratories for sustainable architectural solutions.

The Peace Garden will transform the Alhêda riverbanks into a vibrant, accessible green park where nature, community and everyday life meet. Designed as a safe and welcoming space for all generations, it restores biodiversity, manages water naturally and strengthens climate resilience. More than a park, it creates beauty in daily life and becomes a living symbol of a family-friendly community investing in well-being, inclusion and a sustainable future.