Green areas & outdoor life

About the programme

Do you have a dream project in you local community? The Employee Foundation has already supported 15 exciting projects that provide more green areas and outdoor activity opportunities.

In their concept, execution, creativity etc. the projects are true landmarks for others and comprise, for example:

  • creation or restoring of recreational areas;
  • outdoor areas that encourage activities;
  • outdoor areas that facilitate learning.

In collaboration with the municipality, local organisations, and clubs, employees and companies within the VKR Group have put forward proposals for promising projects. Watch the films to the right.

Application process and schedule

The programme is currently not open for applications.

Please direct your queries to: Programme Manager Henrik Øvlisen, employee@vkr-holding.com, mobile: +45 2170 4810

Watch the videos

Below please find the 15 projects that have received support already:

 

Town park in Namysłow

Creation of a town park with a playground, decorative installations using wood and wood waste, graduation tower, relaxation area with hammocks, and finally an…

Town park in Namysłow

Creation of a town park with a playground, decorative installations using wood and wood waste, graduation tower, relaxation area with hammocks, and finally an educational zone with community garden and weather station.

Applicant: Namysłow Town
Company: NM Polska, Namysłow

 

Town park in Raszyn

Inauguration day: 26 June 2024 Creation of a town park with relaxation areas, graduation tower, and amphitheater etc. Applicant: Raszyn Municipality Company: VELUX Polska

Town park in Raszyn

Inauguration day: 26 June 2024

Creation of a town park with relaxation areas, graduation tower, and amphitheater etc.

Applicant: Raszyn Municipality
Company: VELUX Polska

 

Mountain shelter

Inauguration day: 30th June 2023 In the Ucka mountains – a protected nature park and well-known for its many species of birds (170+) –…

Mountain shelter

Inauguration day: 30th June 2023

In the Ucka mountains – a protected nature park and well-known for its many species of birds (170+) – a spectacular shelter for hikers/birdwatchers will be created. The shelter will be energy-independent and in a sustainable design.

Applicant: Croatian Mountaineering Association
Company: VELUX Hrvatska, Croatia

From the inauguration day:

The building phase:

 

Town park in Sonneborn

Inaugurated: 19 September 2024 Establishment of a town park which will enable inhabitants to enjoy the outdoor. The park incorporates a range of activities…

Town park in Sonneborn

Inaugurated: 19 September 2024

Establishment of a town park which will enable inhabitants to enjoy the outdoor. The park incorporates a range of activities including sports, fitness and leisure elements, vegetation and beehives. A small lake in the historic centre of Sonneborn will be revitalised for recreational purposes, and finally an information trail on the history will be established.

Applicant: Sonneborn Town
Company: JTJ Sonneborn Industrie

 

Culture area in Glasgow

Official opening: 11 June 2024 A former industrial site in Glasgow is being transformed into a prize-winning culture area. In the centre of the…

Culture area in Glasgow

Official opening: 11 June 2024

A former industrial site in Glasgow is being transformed into a prize-winning culture area. In the centre of the area, as much as 3,200 sq. metres will be dedicated to food production, relaxation, and recreational and educational activities.

Applicant: Clydeside Initiative for Arts
Company: VELUX Company Ltd., Scotland

 

 

Update: June-October 2022

 

Outdoor park in Marijampole

Inauguration day: 6 September 2024 On an island close to city centre, a complete outdoor park will be created with relaxation and barbecue areas,…

Outdoor park in Marijampole

Inauguration day: 6 September 2024

On an island close to city centre, a complete outdoor park will be created with relaxation and barbecue areas, paths, tree climbing, floating wooden island, children’s playground, amphitheater etc. It will be fully accessible for disabled persons.

Applicant: Marijampoles savivaldybe
Selskab: UAB DOVISTA, Lithuania

 

Wooden bridge in Edsbyn

Official opening: 1st October 2023 – watch the film from the opening Construction of a wooden bridge crossing the river into a beautiful nature…

Wooden bridge in Edsbyn

Official opening: 1st October 2023 – watch the film from the opening

Construction of a wooden bridge crossing the river into a beautiful nature area, Bäck. The bridge and installations will open the place for many outdoor activities during both summer and winter, e.g. horseback riding, skiing, snowmobile, education, hiking, MTB etc.

Applicant: Ovanåkers Municipality
Company: Svenska Fönster, Sweden

The completed bridge:

 

Update: October 2022

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