Interview with ‘local initiatives broker’ Maruja Gutierrez, the project leader of VOLOP Brabant. Many policy makers point out that inner cities must evolve from ‘place to buy’ to ‘place to be’ and Maruja simply does it!
With her VOLOP Brabant foundation, she specifically connects vacant buildings with local initiatives. Knows how to connect the energy and drive of local, enterprising forces with city centers in several Brabant cities, which are struggling with vacancy and decline.
Maruja and Sandra will discuss how she does this together with her colleagues and what all this yields in terms of social and economic added value.
If you’re committed to revitalizing a downtown area, this is a must-hear. Because you learn how to give substance to the many win-wins in an innovative way. Have fun!
For more information about the activities of VOLOP, check the websites of VOLOP Den Bosch, VOLOP Waalwijk, VOLOP Meijerijstad and VOLOP Oss.
