Social Economy in Basel. – Solar Energy and Urban Agriculture

A board member of FWOP has been working to develop a social economy for underemployed and the unemployed in Basel for some ten years.   www.viavia.ch/netzbon 

The social economy Basel www.viavia.ch/netzbon  is about to start a company to democratically invest in neighbourhood energy production. The first project is a 44,000kw/year 300m2 solar energy roof plant in a neighbourhood. Citizen controlled neighbourhood sovereignty in energy is the theme.

One of our urban agriculture projects – the permaculture community garden - made the final list for an award.  Getting the award will also depend on whether the population will vote for it. You may cast your vote under www.faktor5.baz.ch where you see the pictures and short texts for all finalists. Google translator will no doubt be helpful.

They recently received an award.  Here is a video     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3vRX3js89k

Isidor Wallimann of our FWOP Board  is the

President Social Economy Association and Network Cooperative and the

President Urban Agriculture Association Basel