Completed

Złotów. Wielkopolskie Zdroje (Zlotów. Greater Poland springs)

City of Złotów-LD ·Poland

€4.2m

Grant awarded

Local Development

Programme

2 March 2022

Signed

About this project

Why is the project needed?:Two main problems:Low use of endogenous resources to stimulate the town's development/Decline of local social potential as a result of the town's offer losing its attractiveness.The lack of new factors driving local economic growth, and thus the wealth of the inhabitants, and at the same time building the attractiveness of the town as a place to live, is a key challenge for local environment.The local economy needs new development impulses that will ensure a stable growth of competitiveness based on other development factors than before.How will the project address these challenges?Development of a diagnosis of the use of the town's natural resources for healing purpose/Preparation of documentation in order to create a smart, green and safe town /Creating conditions for the development of effective and adapted to the needs of the local labour market education/Preparation and implementation of urban investments for the development of the town and in infrastructure for spending free time/Ecological and energy-saving urban infrastructure.What plan to achieve?vision:a climate neutral health and active recreation centre. A town of clean lakes and greenery, attractive to live, study and work. The heart of the historic Krajna.Strategic objectives:A town park, with high water and air quality, comprehensively using renewable energy/A modern and open town for active people, offering attractive jobs and conditions for running a business/The town is the leader of rehabilitation and health services and the leisure industry inGreater Poland.Partners-added to project?We hope to change the model of economic development,to the one that will use the internal potentials of the town to a greater extent.We are aware that this processwill continue for years.However,by establishing partnerships that will use the experience of other cities,we count on choosing the right path for change.We hope that the established contacts will be beneficial for both parties

Bilateral cooperation results

The bilateral collaboration within the project yielded numerous valuable results, significantly contributing to the development of our city and its community. Together with our Norwegian partner, we gained valuable insights that helped us better understand the needs of young people. Visits to Norway inspired us to create a dedicated space for youth, modeled after Norwegian solutions. This space aims to provide a venue for spending time and fostering a sense of belonging. One of the most important outcomes of the project was the establishment of lasting relationships with Norwegian non-governmental organizations. This collaboration has extended beyond the program framework, enabling the exchange of experiences and the implementation of new initiatives. Through this partnership, we also shifted our approach to city management, placing greater emphasis on involving residents in decision-making processes. The project also positively impacted the city’s tourism development by learning from Norwegian methods of promotion and building local attractiveness. The bilateral collaboration not only delivered tangible results but also laid the groundwork for further development and long-term initiatives to benefit the local community and youth.

Project partners

Elverum municipality Donor project partner· Norway
Association of the Zlotowski Expeditionary Corps-LD Project partner· Poland
Złotów Forest inspectorate-LD Project partner· Poland
Złotów County-LD Project partner· Poland
Złotów Commune-LD Project partner· Poland

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