Interfolk
MICROPOLIS
Micropolis, opening af conference, 13th June 2023 in
Warsaw, by project coordinator, Gosia Smoczyńska
Micropolis, second meeting in Cagliari, the project team
Micropolis, third meeting at Culture Island, Middelfart
MICROPOLIS, May 2023 - September 2024
Interfolk was partner in the Erasmus+ development project: "“Micropolis 2023 - the power of strong, inclusive identity and local relations”, May 2023 - September.
The partnership circle
included three organisations from three EU countries:
- Applicant and coordinator: WCK – Wawerskie Centrum Kultury (PL)
- Partner (until November 2023): CCN – Consorzio Cagliari Centro Storico - Centro Comerziale Naturale (IT)
- New partner (from December 2023): Finnish Settlement Association (FI)
- Partner: Interfolk, Institute for Civil Society (DK) and
- co-partner: Volunteer Center Middelfart (DK)
- co-partner: Department for Leisure and Communities, Middelfart Municipality
Background and objectives
The name "Mikropolis" is used to describe a district or city that has successfully created a strong, inclusive local identity and active participation of residents, so that they function like the old "polis" - the democratic and inclusive local community where everyone is involved.
The three key objectives were to promote:
- Powerful inclusive identity of a given place – based on the diversity of all residents, their unique talents and stories, aware of the richness of their own unique resources and allowing all residents to identify with a given place, regardless of their age, origin, fitness or financial status.
- Strong local bonds among the neighbors and organizations that enable mutual support in the face of difficulties and problems, regular listening to the needs of the community and sharing resources (such as time, ideas, talents, knowledge, digital, linguistic, business skills, mental and material support) to help people in crisis.
- Active participation of residents in the life of the community – joint creation of local space, culture and education, the possibility of implementing original projects and initiatives, triggering a sense of agency and innovation.
More information
Task plan
FIRST PHASE - CLARIFY BASELINE
WP 01: Creation of a logo and website, May - June 2023. WCC
WP 02: Provide local case studies, Primo 2023. All
WP 03: First partner meeting and conference in Warsaw, Medio June. WCC
WP 04: Summary of the Meetings effects, Ultimo June. WCC
SECOND PHASE - SURVEY
WP 05: Research with guidelines, July - September 2023. All
WP 06: Second partner meeting and conference in Cagliari, October 2023. CNN
WP 07: Summary of the Meetings effects, Ultimo October 2023. CNN
THIRD PHASE - PILOT WORK
WP 08: Implement and report pilot work, Nov 2023 - April 2024. All
WP 09: Third partner meeting in Middelfart, May 2024. Interfolk
WP 10: Summary of the Meetings effects, Ultimo May 2024. Interfolk
WP 11: Creation of Guidebook, May - August 2024. WCC
FOURTH PHASE - DISSEMINATION OF PROJECT RESULTS
WP 12: Dissemination and multiplier events, Aug - Sept 2024. All
WP 13: Provide final project Report, Septeber 2024. WCC
ALL PHASES - TRANSVERSAL WORK PACKAGES
WP 14: Project management, May 2023 - September 2024
Micropolis, third meeting, visit to Middelfart's Town Hall with a presentation by Steen Møller, Head of Culture and Leisure
Micropolis, third meeting, visit to Lillebælt shipyard at Middelfart Old Harbour
Micropolis, first meeting in Warsaw, idea workshops
Micropolis, first meeting, excursion in Wawer district
Micropolis, third meeting, presentation of the Tow Path
Outputs
WP 02: Provide local case studies, Primo 2023. All
- Case studies by WCC (PL)
- Case study by Volunteer Center Middelfart (DK)
- Case Study by Middelfart Library (DK)
- Case study by Interfolk (DK)
WP 03: Presentations at conference in Warsaw, Medio June. WCC
- Presentation by Interfolk (DK)
- Presentation by Volunteer Center Middelfart (DK)
- Presentation by Middelfart Library (UK)
WP 05: Research with guidelines, July - September 2023. All
- Danish baseline survey
- Polish baseline survey
- Finnish good practice survey
WP 08: Implement and report pilot work, Nov 2023 - April 2024. All
- Polish pilot work guidelines
- Local pilot work in Waver districht
- Danish pilot work report
- Finnish good practice report
WP 11:Creation of Guidebook, May - August 2024. WCC
WP 12: Concluding online conference, September 2024
Partner meetings
WP 03: First partner meeting and conference inWarsaw, Medio June. WCC
WP 06: Second partner meeting and conference in Cagliari, October 2023. CNN
WP 06: Third meeting in Middelfart, May 2024
Micropolis, second meeting in Cagliari, museum visit
Micropolis, First meeting in Warsaw, the project team
Micropolis, second meeting in Cagliari, the project team
Micropolis, third meeting in Middelfart, some of the project team members at Bridge Walking
