Area-based collaboration in Utrecht for a connected, impactful local food system
After two inspirational meetings at Steck Utrecht on 4 April and 31 October 2024, participants in the ‘Utreg, wat maak je me nou!’ (Utrecht, what are you doing!) process proceeded to a co-creation session in January 2025, based on the information gathered about the needs and opportunities of a significant part of the Utrecht food movement.
The next step: a smaller working session to develop an area-specific action and financing plan.
Working session April 10th
During this working session, the group:
- went through the writing process with Burçu Kor from HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. A comprehensive step-by-step plan was drawn up to ensure that everyone can contribute;
- provided insight into how we will use the participant survey to form effective project clusters;
- discussed which project clusters are currently most appropriate/relevant in Utrecht.
The core group has agreed that Amped and Utrecht University of Applied Sciences will take on a coordinating role.
Maarten Klop (Amped & Grounded): “The ideas and input give us the confidence that together we can develop effective projects for a green, healthy and happy Utrecht. The ambitions are diverse and impressive: from food forests and Community Supported Agriculture projects to community kitchens, dispensaries, short food chains, nature restoration projects, education and more. And yes, I truly believe that we can make a difference by working together this way!”
The ‘Utreg, wat maak je me nou!’ process is supported by the EU4Advice Living Lab for Central Europe.
