Research & Strategy

Together with engaged companies and the public sector, we aim to drive progress and find solutions to the numerous challenges we face. Culture-driven rural development is a relatively new phenomenon. Rural Radicals closely monitors the growing body of research being published in this area. By gathering and analyzing European, national, and regional rural policies, we gain valuable insights that we apply in our direct engagement with communities and in advocating for better access to space in Europe’s rural areas. We specialize in fostering creative spaces! Whether it’s a single building, a village, or an entire region, we offer a range of services that provide insight into potential and further development for revitalization. We believe in the power of cross-sectoral collaborations for rural development whether it’s with the tourism, real estate or finance industry. You’ll find us at the forefront of these initiatives, working to ensure that creative and cultural projects thrive in rural spaces.

 

Create & Develop

To achieve optimal impact, we need tangible spaces. We practice what we preach, drawing on extensive experience in project design, particularly in developing creative spaces. Whether it’s setting up a co-working space, an artist or architect residency, or setting up international partnerships, we got you. Multi-functionality is crucial in rural areas, and we have the tools to create a foundation for an economically and socially sustainable concept, supported by strong programming for effective implementation. Do you need help with the development of your space? We look forward to sharing our knowledge through customized project design.

Connect & Share

More and more people are looking for a place to start anew and follow their creative dreams outside of the city. In fact, we believe this will only increase in the coming years, providing a unique opportunity for communities to form and grow together. Building meaningful relationships with others is one of the most powerful ways to move you forward, and we strive to create an environment that encourages community building. Giving workshops and public talks are great ways to bring people together and connect with each other. We have done several successful workshops and talks throughout Europe, and are continuing to explore ways to foster the growth of communities. Are you interested to dive deeper in this topic? We offer talks, workshops and facilitate field trips to several regions in Europe.

 

CURRENT PROJECTS

The development of a residency project in Sicily: Meraki
Italy
A new life for a 400 year old watermill in The Netherlands
The Netherlands
BASIS: A Thriving Social Hub in the Italian Alps
Italy
Discover the Wonders of Caramulo
Portugal
Envisioning the Cultural Future of South Tyrol
Italy