Projects
AndersUtrecht
This project aims to develop a network that will give visibility and strengthen the cooperation of the initiatives working towards ecological sustainability and social change in the Utrecht Region. Initiatives in the broadest sense of the word: from formal associations to citizen movements, social enterprises to neighborhood initiatives. This network puts initiatives on the map, making them visible and stimulating cooperation between parties, to increase our collective force. We celebrate the variation in the existing initiatives, that deal with the societal challenges in different ways. While some of them might be visible and accessible by the broader clusters of the society, others are less visible, but still highly valued by their communities. We would like to join forces to redouble the ongoing efforts to respond to the crises mentioned above and to pursue collectively shared visions of a just, ecological and sustainable society. [urban interfaces] members central in this project is Dan Hassler-Forest.
Read more about AndersUtrecht on their website
New Podcast Series
The AndersUtrecht network has launched a new podcast series that brings together scholars and grassroots organizations.
In this podcast series, representatives of these organizations enter into discussion with different scholars to discuss how they tackle the challenges of sustainability transformation from below. These discussions explore the shared ideas between academics working on organizational alternatives and local initiatives experimenting with real alternatives to the default capitalist model. The podcast series, which will be released monthly, illustrates the breadth and variety of grassroots organizations in and around Utrecht, while also showing how much common ground there is for collaboration and transformation. They thereby represent an important step in strengthening the dialogue between Utrecht University and grassroots organizations, while drawing attention to the diversity of practices and ideas that circulate amongst the members of AndersUtrecht for social change.
Each episode focuses on urban life and informs the audience about major challenges and opportunities generated by grassroots organizations. The participants in these podcasts provide a wealth of hints and tips to help citizens participate in ongoing processes of social transformation.
Listen to the podcast series:
Spotify: episode 1 “What is AndersUtrecht?”