da - the Upper Vinschgau Citizens' Cooperative

The idea

The motivation of the founders of the cooperative lay in their common endeavour to shape a sustainable future for the Upper Vinschgau region. Peripheral rural areas are at a disadvantage compared to the centres in today's social development. For this reason, it is important to take a different direction. Not to continue developing efficiency, competition and consumption strategies, but to build on resilience, cooperation and diversity. The initiators are united by the common will to create a sustainable region and to solve local needs and difficulties. The cooperative builds on the people and resources of the region, strengthens local cycles and social cohesion.

Our goals

The goal of the Upper Vinschgau Citizens' Cooperative is an ecologically and economically sustainable development of the Upper Vinschgau. The cooperative is supported by individuals, initiatives and companies that rely on the diverse potentials and resources of the valley. To strengthen regional cycles and local added value.

To achieve our goals, the cooperative acts as a hub, offers advice, promotes networks, supports initiatives and implements its own ideas and services.