Green areas & outdoor life

Status on the programme – see the overview below

We celebrate those who dare see things that are not yet there
The Green Areas & Outdoor Life programme was launched in May 2021. Six million euros were earmarked for exceptional outdoor projects in the vicinity of the VKR Group’s locations. The Employee Foundation has now found and funded a number of projects, thanks to the enthusiasm of our employees. We want to celebrate them.

A playground filled with laughing children, a pump track with bike cycles flying by, and a bird watcher spotting a new breed. All this will be happening close to VKR Group locations in the future, but as of right now, nothing is there. Despite this, our passionate employees and local organisations have been working hard to make these ideas become reality. Throughout the long application process, they have shown passion and creativity. They have now been rewarded by funding. Meet some of them in this film.

Projects in 11 countries
The Employee Foundation has chosen 15 projects spanning 11 countries. These projects have been granted funding and will be built over the next years. The ambition is that employees, their families, and the local communities alike can spend more time outdoors and enjoy the nature and the innovative ideas of the projects. We look forward to seeing them take shape.

How it all started

Revisit or watch the film made to inspire potential applicants.

 

Søhøjlandet – It’s Our Nature

By exploiting the natural dynamics of the landscape, natural magnets will be established that underpin and flank particular views, points and meanings in the…

Søhøjlandet – It’s Our Nature

By exploiting the natural dynamics of the landscape, natural magnets will be established that underpin and flank particular views, points and meanings in the landscape.

The project includes:

  • A Celestial disc
  • A Sky amphitheater
  • Five natural magnets
  • A path

Applicant: Project group SØHØJLANDET
Company: VELUX A/S and A/S Østbirk Bygningsindustri

 
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Cycle path

In continuation of the municipal facility, a path will be built for various activities such as cycling, roller skating, Nordic walking, etc. It will…

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Cycle path

In continuation of the municipal facility, a path will be built for various activities such as cycling, roller skating, Nordic walking, etc. It will link residential and industrial areas and make it possible to get to work without the use of a car. At the same time, the path provides access to other recreational areas of the city.

The project includes:

• Cycle path
• Recreational zones along bike route and river

Applicant: Cyclo initiative Partizanske
Company: Partizánske Building Components-SK s.r.o.

 

Town park

Creation of a town park transforming public areas into useful places for activities as well as relaxation. The project includes: Urban forest parc with…

Town park

Creation of a town park transforming public areas into useful places for activities as well as relaxation.

The project includes:

  • Urban forest parc with outdoor exercise equipment, educational workshop, outdoor library, an arboretum with trees from five continents.
  • Bike parc pump track.
  • Scenic trail/trekking track by the city walls combining history and nature.

Applicant: Municipality of Soave
Company: VELUX Italia

 

Town park

Creation of a town park along the river with a pathway and bike path. The area will be fitted with fitness equipment, dog playground,…

Town park

Creation of a town park along the river with a pathway and bike path. The area will be fitted with fitness equipment, dog playground, playgrounds for children, lawn for ball games, sites for relaxing and developing places with plants/trees to improve biodiversity.

Applicant: Fertőszentmiklós Városi Őnkormányzat
Company: VELUX Magyarország LKR

 

Nature hostel

Establishment of a nature hostel in Kronheden/Stråsø close to an upcoming national park. It involves renovation of the existing main building and construction of…

Nature hostel

Establishment of a nature hostel in Kronheden/Stråsø close to an upcoming national park. It involves renovation of the existing main building and construction of new first-class educational facilities for schools and hikers etc. The project includes an observatory platform for the night sky.

Applicant: Den Selvejende Institution Kronhede Lejrskole
Company: DOVISTA A/S, Ringkøbing, Denmark

 

Wooden chalet

Building of a wooden chalet dedicated to educational purposes (gardening lessons), exhibitions (related to environmental issues), and events (exchange of plants). The project will…

Wooden chalet

Building of a wooden chalet dedicated to educational purposes (gardening lessons), exhibitions (related to environmental issues), and events (exchange of plants). The project will provide new possibilities of integrating nature in an urban area.

Applicant: Champlan Municipality
Company: VELUX France, Morangis

 

Town park

Creation of a town park with innovative public space for education, recreation, performances, picnics, etc. Applicant: Fabryka Sztuk Company: DOVISTA Polska, Swarozyn

Town park

Creation of a town park with innovative public space for education, recreation, performances, picnics, etc.

Applicant: Fabryka Sztuk
Company: DOVISTA Polska, Swarozyn

 

Recreation

The project involves the establishment of a recreational forest area which is easy accessible yet without disturbing the nature. The project consists of three…

Recreation

The project involves the establishment of a recreational forest area which is easy accessible yet without disturbing the nature.

The project consists of three zones:

  • A creative wooden playground and fitness path
  • A relaxation zone with shelter, benches, chess game spot and reading area
  • A long path with educational elements

Applicant: Gniezno Forest District
Company: NB Polska, Gniezno

Publications & downloads

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