Demographic change in the Alps: adaptation strategies to spatial planning and regional development

RESULT BOOKLET 1 Project Background

Evolving with the needs of our people The needs of the population – elderly people, young people, tourists, immigrants and local people: DEMOCHANGE addresses the general needs of the changing population in Alpine areas; it also recognizes the reaction to changes within the population of certain areas with specific requirements. By involving stakeholders from local authorities, politicians, business and social institutions, the project aims at creating a governance process to develop adaptation strategies for local key issues. The project is based on regional sustainable development. DEMOCHANGE has the neces- sary impetus to face the issue of demographic change regarding spatial and local planning. The principal objectives of DEMOCHANGE are that of showing by “mas- ter” processes in different areas how to react to demographic changes and how to make use of such changes in a positive way. Our future starts now This booklet shows some DEMOCHANGE project work and thus gives the reader an insight into the challenging issue of demographic varia- tions. The example strategies are thus a useful starting point for both debate and transfer to various other Alpine regions coping with demo- graphic change and are also a useful tool for creating interest and aware- ness in this topic.

Demographic change is especially marked in rural areas in Europe where services, employment and entertainment for young people are lacking. Project structure 2

Approach and workflow In each participating country, model regions were selected in order to de- velop concrete regional strategies and implementation measures. Within the ten selected regions, work began with an analysis module, consisting of analysis of basic demographic data of the region and in-depth analyses of is- page 3+4+5 sues of special relevance to the model region, e.g. demography and tourism. The first results of the basic analyses were presented in the participating regions and were discussed with regional actors. Thus specific regional page 9+10 challenges were identified which then led to a discussion about the crea- tion of special measures. The next step was the establishment of a regional steering group and supporting focus groups including regional stakeholders, administrators and decision makers. SWOT-analysis was carried out with the supporting page 6+7+8 partner institutions of applied sciences and ad hoc objectives and meas- ures were then created.

During the implementation of these pilot actions, the aim was to learn page 14 ff. from the model region results and to identify regional and transna- tional common issues and priorities. This resulted in the development of potential roadmaps and strategies applicable for planning and re- page 11+12+13 gional development in other Alpine regions. Public events like conferences and expert dialogues were also part of the pro- ject strategy to raise awareness of the issue of demographic change and to set up a cross-linking process. This process involves regional and transna- tional experts in spatial planning and regional development. The project will conclude with the set-up of an transnational DEMOCHANGE expert network. page 25

Overview on project phases

Transfer COMMUNICATION TOOLS: Development of Action adaptation  DEMOCHANGE photo contest strategies for Design and spatial planning  implementation and regional News and events – regular updates Participation of pilot measures development in regional of the project website Development of stakeholder guidelines and workshops  Focused regional presswork for pilot tools for participatory Analysis processes in actions model regions Scientific analysis  National and international press of demographic change and its impacts in model releases for project events regions  Raising public awareness  Regional and transnational project 2009-09/2010 2010-2012 2011-2012 2011-2012 publications 3 Demographic change analysis

• Barbara Černič Mali Changing population, transforming services – demography • Naja Marot data analysis in selected Alpine regions UIRS - Urban Planning Institute of the Republic In order to get a more detailed insight into the phenomenon of demographic of Slovenia change and to design corresponding pilot actions in the model regions, an in-depth analysis of demographic changes has been carried out. Firstly, nu- merical data regarding demographic and spatial development trends (econ- omy, housing etc.) of the last 20-30 years were examined; specific issues were also analysed. Secondly, workshops for focus groups in respective regions were organized. These groups, consisting of regional actors, were asked to comment about and discuss the demographic situation in their region. Afterwards, researchers identified similarities, specific data and fac- tors which influence demographic development. The findings (data, tables and charts ) have been published in a summary report and in short regional reports and are also visible on the project’s webpage. What we learnt about selected regions Participating regions vary in size: the largest is Pongau-Pinzgau-Lungau -5,420km2 (Austria) and the smallest is in Switzerland, Seetal- 108km2; the average size is 1,511km2. There is similar diversity regarding the num- ber of inhabitants: the largest area is Allgäu -467,969 (Germany) and the smallest is Langa Astigiana in Italy -7,177. As is common in Alpine regions, population density is low and in 4 out of 10 regions, the figure is even lower than 40 inh./km2. In terms of land use, there is major division between the regions with a greater share of agricultural land (40% and more) and those with only up to 10% terrain which is devoted to agriculture. Selected regions are not necessary subject to administrative borders and as is the case of Slovenia, they could be only “formulated” for this project. Similarly spatial planning systems differ significantly with regional planning being introduced in Switzerland and Germany, while in Italy different forms of administrative frameworks exist, such as independent regions. The ma- jority of regions adapted an umbrella document prescribing general plan- ning objectives, e.g. Bavarian state spatial planning concept in Germany. Although it was difficult to generalise population development in regions of heterogeneous size, many similarities exist between the regions. Over- all, the population in the period from mid 90s to the present has been stable in Allgäu and Garmisch-Partenkirchen; it has increased in Aosta, South Tyrol, Nidwalden and Seetal, and there has been a population de- crease in Upper Gorenjska, Langa Astigiana and Škofja Loka Hills. The corresponding fertility rate- similar to the European trend- has dropped significantly to 1.4 on average; however life expectancy has increased. The structure of age groups has dramatically changed in most regions. The decline of the younger population 0-14 in the period from mid 90s to the present accounts for 30% or less in Salzburg, Upper Gorenjska and Škofja Loka hills; the exception was Aosta where the younger population has increased by 11%. The majority of all the participating regions high- light an increase in inhabitants of 65+. Regarding the future, four regions predict population increase while three expect population decline; no or only slight changes are expected by 4 a further three areas. If there will be an increase in population it will be mainly because of immigration and its comparably higher fertility rate. In terms of household size, regions indicate general trends i.e. an increas- ing number of smaller households and a consequently higher number of to- tal households. These trends are influenced by changes in family formation such as more singles, marriages at later age and longer life expectancy.

 Figure 1  Changes in the age  structure in a 15-year period, e.g. 1993-2008  (regions submitted data for   different time periods, e.g.      1993-2008, 1995-2009...)                  

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As figure 2 shows, people in Alpine regions participate in similar eco- nomic activities (tourism, manufacturing of ski equipment, small business etc.). Tourism has been quoted as an economic activity in 8 out of 10 regions, however its importance varies.

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Key issues about economy, housing and provision of services have been explored in participative discussions and the following points have been highlighted:  Variations in the demographic structure are also caused by the phenom- enon of immigrant workers and the presence of well-off pensioners; these factors also influence the relationships between locals and newcomers.  Mobility problems resulting from the closure of public transport, insuffi- ciency of the railway network, transport network aimed at car drivers and not to the variety of users, and no driving licence renewal for the elderly.  Closure of services in remote areas. 5  Lack of alternative choice of housing for deprived groups such as el- derly and young families.  Existing products and services of health care not in line with the demand.  A mismatch between offered workplace conditions/qualifications and desired workplaces.  Difficulty in finding suitable successors for agricultural activities due to young people’s common disinterest in farming. SWOT analysis in regions 6 Challenging but worthwhile “homework”

How does SWOT analysis work? • Thomas Bausch • Susanne Forster SWOT analysis is a strategic planning method which originates from clas- • Alexander Veser sic economics. It identifies specific objectives of a project (or business) Munich University on the basis of the cross analysis of internal and external factors that are of Applied Sciences, linked to the planned subject. Department of Tourism SWOT stands for Strengths – Weaknesses, Opportunities – Threats. The internal analysis primarily evaluates the Strengths and Weaknesses of a brand or product – or in this case, of a certain region. External analysis The second step is the identification of ex- ternal factors – potential Opportunities and Threats which may impact upon a specific Opportunities Threats region and its development i.e. the lack of qualified employees caused by a decreas- Strengths ing regional population. The combination of Internal analysis Strategies: internal and external factors creates a struc- objectives & measures Weakness tured matrix that enables regional decision es makers to elaborate strategies for future re- gional development.

The web-based SWOT-tool – a sustainable project result Figure 1 SWOT matrix DEMOCHANGE project partners from Universities and institutions of ap- plied sciences supported regional stakeholders in their consideration of components for in situ analysis. In order to simplify and structure the procedure for other regions, the project developed a web-based solution. The SWOT-tool allows each region, district or institution to implement its own SWOT analysis. The results can be saved and extracted and used for further strategy development. Considering demographic trends and progression As overall analysis was not feasible, DEMOCHANGE concentrated on demographic aspects. This innovative approach features a tool with pre- formulated trends and progression. Regarding external analysis, users may choose which demographic dimension or external factor relating to demographic population development applies for any specific region. Ex- amples of relevant questions may be as follows: How will the average size of households develop? Is the number of children and young people in our region decreasing, increasing or stable? How will this affect the region in the mid-term or long-term or is the trend consistent? Opportunity or Threat? Choices are made by regional stakeholders, decision makers and politi- cians. After entering the identified Strengths and Weaknesses and the external analysis by determination demographic dimensions, internal and external factors are automatically combined. At this step users are asked to decide for their region if the combination of a specific Strength of Weak- 7 ness with one of the external factors leads to an Opportunity, to a Threat or to no relevant impacts for the development of the region (see figure 3). Afterwards, the regional working group can create strategies for signifi- cant combinations; this allows for the formulation of objectives and meas- ures regarding analysis results.

Figure 2 Screenshot of the DEMOCHANGE SWOT-Tool (external analysis)

Figure 3 The combination of an internal factor with a specific external factor may either create an Opportunity or Weakness cause a Threat. Opportunity External factor Threat Strength 8

Figure 4 Screenshot of the Definite web-address for the SWOT-tool was not present at the time DEMOCHANGE SWOT-tool of the editorial. Please refer to www.demochange.org, where you (result matrix with assigned will find the link to the SWOT-tool. objectives and measures) 9 Local stakeholder knowledge A participatory approach to cope with demographic change

• Emanuel Müller Involving local stakeholders in project • Rike Stotten implementation in model regions • Bea Durrer

Lucerne University of The DEMOCHANGE project requires participation for its success and Lu- Applied Sciences and Arts, cerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, School of Social Work and Switzerland Interface – Institute for Policy Studies Research were responsible for the guidance and support of project partners to implement a participatory ap- proach in the various model regions. Steering groups including citizens, experts and politicians, were set up in all model regions in order to create as wide a knowledge base as possible. The procedure was established by Swiss project partners with the Public Participation Manual (Download at www.demochange.org) and was presented in an international, interac- tive project workshop with representatives from all project partners of the DEMOCHANGE project. The main points are presented below. Public Participation Manual Reasons for a participatory approach Emanuel Müller Rike Stotten

In cooperation with: Bea Durrer Eggerschwiler Heidrun Wankiewicz By addressing the “demand for participation,” the Demochange project June 2011 has focused on an issue that has been debated for the past two decades. There has been talk of a “participatory revolution” in the new millennium. This refers to involving a broader spectrum of persons concerned in order to utilize endogenous potential and local knowledge. Since the 1990s, participation has also gained impetus within the context of sustainability, amongst other things as a means for initiating a learning process or defin- ing goals for complex social or political issues.

Photo: Rebekka Tanner. Copyright: Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

How to set up a steering group to integrate local knowledge? Within any given region the first point is to start with a systematic analy- sis of the situation. Thus typical components as data, facts, materials and advice are gathered to assist in the choice of methods and instru- ments; existing resources and stakeholders also have to be analysed. As many local stakeholders had already reached their limits regarding their workload, it is necessary to find synergies with existing knowledge and experiences, interest and completed or on-going projects. Those existing resources have to be considered for the work at local level. For the installation of a steering group, a local main-stakeholder should be Important questions 10 fixed, to guarantee anchorage at re- What is the problem the steering group wants to solve? gional level. A verbal or written con- Who should you discuss the problem with first? How can you get their assistance? tract with the main-stakeholder might Calling a meeting be helpful to clarify and fix crucial What is the best day, time and place to hold a steering group meeting? points for project cooperation. To go Who is responsible for the proposed meeting place? further a detailed analysis of stake- Who is the best person to act as the chairperson for the meeting? holders has to be performed in coop- Does he or she have the respect of the people who are likely to attend the meeting? eration with the main-stakeholder to Who should ask that person to act as the chairperson? choose the members of the steering What do you hope to achieve by holding a meeting? group who will supervise the pro- Should there be an agenda for the meeting? ject at local level. The project leader What are the objectives of the meeting? Formation of a group should take some essential issues Does the group require a committee? into account at the first steering meet- How do you decide what is the correct number of members for a ing (see box). As people with varying committee? different backgrounds are part of the Meetings steering group, communication may What are the three most important reasons for having meetings? be very challenging and thus a com- When people are too nervous to speak in a big group, would it be a mon language understood by all par- good idea to split several parts of the meeting up into small discus- sion groups? ticipants must be used. What other ways can be used to get people to take part in a meeting? Meeting agenda and minutes Experience and Lessons How detailed should the agenda for the meeting be? Learned How detailed should the minutes of the meeting be? Within what time should the participants arrive? This participatory approach is aimed at sensitization of the general public as well as of local stakeholders. Work within the model region of Nid-walden highlighted the need for time to at- A participatory approach in practise – tune, motivate and activate people the example of Nidwalden regarding the subject of demographic 1. First contact to main-stakeholder (September 2009) change. Therefore, sustainable an- 2. 1st steering group meeting 17th March 2010 chorage at regional political level is 3. Focus groups May – June 2010 nd crucial. 4. 2 steering group meeting 28th June 2010 Elaboration of focus groups 5. Development of Pilot Action ideas October 2010 – June 2011 6. Public Conference 15th September 2011 Presentation of Pilot Action Ideas to the public 7. Implementation of the Pilot Actions by working groups since October 2011

Photo: Rebekka Tanner. Copyright: Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts 11 Transnational strategies to cope with demographic change in the Alpine area Roadmaps for spatial planning and regional development

• Emanuel Valentin Roadmaps are used for the development of strategies and the planning • Hans Karl Wytrzens • Oswin Maurer of long-term policies. They are based on detailed analysis and include the development of guidelines in combination with short, medium and long- Free University term measures in order to reach pre-established objectives. Concrete of Bozen-Bolzano roadmaps show how spatial planning and regional development can re- act strategically to demographic change.

Aim of the DEMOCHANGE roadmaps The Roadmaps, as an instrument for the provision of the future, show how the challenges of population change may be faced at regional level. They are suitable as regional guidelines by enabling various zones to:  identify their starting position in respect to demographic change  define objectives and priorities for coping with demographic change in spatial planning and regional development  find ways (measures and sets of measures) in order to react adequately with spatial planning and regional development to demographic change Strategy development Figure 1 Structure of roadmaps’ Determine the demographic status quo of a region development process Roadmaps help the user to find their way based on the identification of one’s own starting point and these roadmaps describe the steps how to identify any given demographic situation. Furthermore they allow for the compari- son of a region with the area of the Alpine Space. A complex Alpine typology of regions serves for classification of single regions (on the basis of a cluster analysis). This is oriented on indicators like population density, population development, net migration and share of different age groups. The main types of Alpine regions have been identified (Figure 2 and infobox):

Typology of regions Urban areas: Urban influenced spaces dominated by medium-sized cities or suburban areas and densely populated large valley areas as well. Rather high population density. Higher share of people in working age (15-65 years), share of older residents (above 65 years) clearly below the average. Average population growth caused through a slightly natural growth and inmigration. Dynamic city and rural: Larger NUTS 3 units with a rather high total population, but usually only one large centre sur- rounded by sparsely populated rural areas. Significant population growth driven by very high in-migration and positive natural population growth. Ageing areas: Average densely populated regions usually away from the major metropolitan areas or in the transition areas to the mountain region. Significant ageing of the population due to marked negative natural population growth with a low pro- portion of under 15- and 15-65-year-olds and high in-migration of older people; overall slight increase in population. Migration balance and age group shares gives some evidence for brain-drain effects. Rural areas with out-migration in parts: Sparsely populated NUTS 3 regions of smaller size (clearly below average); slightly negative natural population growth and low (up to negative) in-migration result in population stagnation or decline and partly out-migration. Rural growing areas: Overall large population in large but less densely populated regions with a high share of under 15 year olds and significantly positive natural population growth, as well as in-migration and total population development. 12

Figure 2 Define objectives and priorities Demographic types of Alpine regions In order to plan a good route it is necessary to define unequivocal and on NUTS-3-level clear objectives. To this aim a review of current planning documents can help. A systematic review of European, national, regional and municipal documents (from EU, Austria, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland) delivered an extensive overview of principles and aims in spatial planning and regional development, which focus on demographic change. All iden- tified objectives have been compiled into four objective trees that have been proofed by international experts. These are to: “reach economic growth” “ ensure sustainable development of infrastructure” “promote social inclusion” “develop social infrastructure and regional societies” These objective trees (see a much generalised overview in figure 3) help regions to identify priorities and in turn generate further objectives.

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Figure 3 The meta objective tree Implement innovative measures Finally, measures have to be taken in order to target pre-established ob- jectives. The Roadmaps deliver tools and guidelines as to how regions can define their own measures by proposing a pattern, which stimulates creativity for developing concrete measures (see table 1). The user will find a systematic series of examples for measures (prescriptions, incen- tives, information). Several simple future scenarios show what may hap- pen if a given measure is implemented or not.

Table 1 Measure Type Example of different Objective measures for a concrete Prescription Incentive Information objective Stop out-migration and Obligatory minimum offer Manifold grants of aid for Campaign on successful loss of infrastructure of infrastructure home buying, primarily return migrants for young families in municipalities endangered by out-migration Obligation for Awards for successful Special educational municipalities to provide business start-ups programmes for people certain numbers of care taking over businesses places depending on the share of senior citizens

Minimum certification Special investment grants Consultation centre for of areas for children‘s for companies people who want to stay playgrounds in the region Pilot actions - overview 14 In the context of the DEMOCHANGE project, 27 pilot actions were put • Gerhard Ainz into practice in the partner countries. Switzerland has implemented the ÖiR - Austrian Institute for most pilot actions with 8 projects, followed by Austria, Italy and Slovenia Regional Studies and Spatial with 5 projects each and Germany with 4 pilot activities. The pilot actions Planning, Salzburg cover a wide range of topics and many pilot actions address more than one topic. As shown Society, culture & integration in figure 1, about a half of all Settlement & housing pilot actions have a focus on Mobility, infrastructure & supply society, culture and integration, Education & child care followed by tourism and hospi- Health & nursing care tality (11 mentions). The topics, settlement and housing, mobil- Job market & qualification ity, infrastructure and supply, Tourism & hospitality health and nursing care and Industry, handicraft & services job market and qualifications Agriculture & landscape (each with 9 mentions) assume a prominent position within the 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 pilot action orientations. Only education and child care is not covered very well by pilot activities. Figure 1 Number of topics covered Each of the pilot actions tries, in its own way, to develop strategies for by pilot actions adapting demographic change to the demographic dynamics in the pilot action regions.

Figures 2 and 3

Demographic dynamic Out-Migration

Demographic dynamic Ageing

Figures 2 and 3 show examples of the demographic dynamics which ap- ply to the implemented actions in ten Alpine model regions. It is clear that “stable structure” in both aspects – out-migration and age- Pictograms indicate at the following pages the link ing – were dominant for most pilot actions. However, ageing seems to be to these issues: a major problem in several regions. Almost half of the pilot actions were affected by “marked ageing” of the population. Tourism It is an important task for the future to develop strategies and measures to Settlement cope with demographic change and specifically focus on ageing societies. and housing The pilot actions implemented by DEMOCHANGE may be used as “good practice”-examples for coping with the challenge of demographic change. Agriculture In the following extract only a selection of pilot actions from each Social infrastructure country can be shown to give an impression of the variety of activi- and Society ties in the model regions. The pilot action search tool gives a full overview with detailed information about every pilot action on www. Job market and qualifications demochange.org. 15 Model Region “Allgäu” Health Care Labour Market

Allgäu is the largest DEMOCHANGE model region. The touristic southern part of this area is characterized by its mountains and lakes. In the pre-Alpine northern part of Allgäu there is a diverse mix of small and medium enterprises.

Size: 3.350 km² Inhabitants: 470.000 (2008) Density of Population: 139,95 Inh./km²

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The model region “Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen” (LRA GAP) consists of 22 municipalities. Geographically, the model region is divided into a southern inner Alpine part and a northern part which is dominated by hills.

Size: 1.012 km² Inhabitants: 86.336 (12/2010) Density of Population: 85 Inh./km²

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births apartment size births apartment size Size: 5.400 km² births apartment size births apartment size household size household size Inhabitants: 184.100 (2011)household size household size DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average Density of Population:DEMOCHANGE model regions 33,90 average Inh./km² DEMOCHANGE model regions average Allgäu (D) District of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (D) Allgäu (D) District of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (D) Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level

Working material of a focus group DEMOCHANGE flying exhibition area size area size area size area size seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population Pilot Actions seniors per child population seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density Title: Citizen participation Title: Flying Exhibition – Living

workforce economic strength process inworkforce Unterpinzgau Region economicwith strength demographic change workforce economic strength workforce economic strength Objective: strengthening of Objective: awareness raising,

children unemployment civil rights, awarenesschildren raising, unemploymentknowledge transfer children unemployment children unemployment defining minimum standards of Description: A set of 7 posters births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size social infrastructure. births wasapartment produced size to sensitize and household size household size household size Description: Two small villageshousehold sizeto facilitate knowledge transfer DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average hosted a project focusingDEMOCHANGE on model regions averageregarding demographic trends, Pinzgau - Pongau - Lungau (A) Aosta Valley region (I) Pinzgau - Pongau - Lungau (A) Aosta Valley region (I) Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level improving communicationNote: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrativevisions level and possible strategies. Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative levelwith all the local inhabitants.Note: some indicators relate to the next-higherThe admpostersinistrative level show the current The aim was to encourage trends in demography in area size area size area size people to participate in area size Europe, in Salzburg and within seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population regional development seniors per child thepopulation model region and focus seniors population density seniors population density seniors population densityprocesses and to raiseseniors on thepopulation specific density problems of awareness of demographic selected communities. Special workforce economic strength workforce economic strength workforce economic strengthchange. Household workforcesurveys, attentioneconomic was strength drawn to ideas small group discussions and and pre- existing measures. children unemployment children unemployment children unemployment future workshops openedchildren The roll-upsunemployment toured through

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Discussion at the future workshop in Lend/Austria

Responsible Project Partner: Salzburg University - Dept. of Geography and Geology; Land Salzburg - Spatial planning department. Salzburg/Austria Model Region “Autonomous 18 Region of Aosta Valley” Immigration Social inclusion

Aosta Valley is composed of 74 area size area size area size municipalities groupedarea sizeinto 8 seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population Mountain Communities,seniors per child exceptpopulation seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density for Aosta, whichseniors is the county population density town. It is located in the north- workforce economic strength workforce economic strength workforce economic strength west of Italyworkforce on the border with economic strength France and Switzerland. children unemployment children unemployment children unemployment children unemployment Size: 3.263,25 km² births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size Inhabitants: 128,230births (2011) apartment size household size household size household size Density of Population: household39,3 Inh./km² size DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average Allgäu (D) District of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (D) Allgäu (D) District of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (D) Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level

VALLE D’AOSTA - Prato di S.Orso e Gran Paradiso Cogne (photo: Kondo) area size area size area size area size seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population Pilot Actions seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density Title: Services, Sensors of The impact of the pilot action workforce economic strength workforce economic strength Immigrants’ Integration (SSII) is positive on many grounds. workforce economic strength workforce economic strengthObjective: Creation of a 1. it has supported the children unemployment children unemployment monitoring system for the establishment of a network children unemployment children unemployment integration of immigrants in connecting services and births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size Aosta Valley. councils aimed at carrying household size household size household size household size Description: The monitoring out common analysis on the DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average system was created immigration phenomenon and Pinzgau - Pongau - Lungau (A) Aosta Valley region (I) Pinzgau - Pongau - Lungau (A) Aosta Valley region (I) Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level by involving regional supporting integrated policies. Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level welfare services and the 7 2. a web site that includes municipalities with the highest updated data sets and cross area size area size area size area size seniors per child population seniors per child population number of immigrants. Data institutional analysis has been seniors per child population seniors per child population Foreign citizens was collected for systematic set up for services to be able to 10.000 seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density 9.000 seniors population density and synchronic analysis and constantly monitor integration; 8.000 7.000 then organised into 3 main 3. the first pilot edition of a workforce economic strength 6.000workforce economic strength workforce economic strength 5.000 workforce economic strengthareas of integration: public and summer school on the topic 4.000

3.000 civil ; cultural and religious; is planned in Aosta Valley for children unemployment 2.000 children unemployment children unemployment children unemployment economic and social. These September 2012, involving 1.000

0 births apartment size 1993 1994 1995 1996births 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003apartment 2004 2005 2006 size 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 areas have been cross- stakeholders and academics at births apartment size births apartment size household size household size household size household size analysed at 3 levels and national level.

DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average regard the following: norms Transferability: The pilot DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average Langa Astigiana (I) South Tyrolean Model Region (I) and policies; opportunities and action can be easily transferred Langa Astigiana (I) South Tyrolean Model Region (I) Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level actual conditions; perception to other Alpine regions. and identity. The concept of integration, and accordingly data sets are intended as exact pairs for immigrants as well as for the local population.

Responsible Project Partner: Dario Ceccarelli [email protected] area size area size area size area size seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population

seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density

workforce economic strength workforce economic strength workforce economic strength workforce economic strength 19 Model Region children unemployment children unemployment children unemployment “Langachildren Astigiana”unemployment births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size household size household size household size household size

DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average TourismDEMOCHANGE Environment model regions average Networking Allgäu (D) District of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (D) Allgäu (D) District of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (D) Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level The Langa Astigiana model area size area size region, located in an areaarea size area size seniors per child population seniors per child population between Astiseniors and per child Cuneo, population seniors per child population seniors population density seniors population density comprises theseniors 16 municipalities population density seniors population density that form the Mountain workforce economic strength workforce economic strength Communityworkforce Langa Astigiana Val economic strength workforce economic strength Bormida, in addition to Canelli children unemployment children unemployment and Cortemilia.children unemployment children unemployment

births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size Size: 190,16 km²household size household size household size household size Inhabitants: 7.117 (2009) DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average Density ofDEMOCHANGE Population: model regions 39,61 average Inh./km² DEMOCHANGE model regions average Pinzgau - Pongau - Lungau (A) Aosta Valley region (I) Pinzgau - Pongau - Lungau (A) Aosta Valley region (I) Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level

Typical agricultural products from the Langa Astigiana - cheese and wine area size area size area size area size seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population Pilot Actions seniors per child population seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density Title: Network of operators • collaboration with different

workforce economic strength Objective:workforce Creation of a economic strengthpublic institutions to workforce economic strength workforce economic strength network connecting various evaluate different financing

children unemployment operators workingchildren for the unemploymentopportunities for various children unemployment children unemployment promotion of the territory. environmental matters. births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size Description: The pilot actionbirths apartmentImportant size players are household size household size household size has been based upon the household size as follows: Italian DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average requests for more coordinationDEMOCHANGE model regions average Environmental Ministry, Langa Astigiana (I) South Tyrolean Model Region (I) Langa Astigiana (I) South Tyrolean Model Region (I) Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level between differentNote: some indicators stakeholders: relate to the next-higher adm inistrative levelPiedmont Region, Asti Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level the aim is to increaseNote: sometourism indicators relate to the next-higherProvince, administrative level IRES Piedmont, and to face the challenge of Regional Agency for the individuality of this area Environmental Protection that is considered an obstacle for the implementation for its territorial development. of a common pattern for Whilst trying to attract more the Emas and Ecolabel inhabitants to this area, the certification for local tourist goal is also to promote the structures, S.M.E.S. and area, its main hotspots, niche local authorities; agricultural products and • the presentation of environmental tourism. possibilities for package The following actions have holidays; been organized: • a promotion campaign about • meetings with local the territory, its environment stakeholders in order to and its products. identify the possibilities of Transferability: successful networking in the pilot region transfer is only possible and the hotspots to focus on; to regions with similar characteristics.

Responsible Project Partner: UNCEM Delegazione Piemontese, Resp. Nuria Mignone [email protected] [email protected] area areasize size area areasize size seniorsseniors per child per child populationpopulation seniorsseniors per child per child populationpopulation seniorsseniors populationpopulation density density seniorsseniors populationpopulation density density

workforceworkforce economiceconomic strength strength workforceworkforce economiceconomic strength strength

childrenchildren unemploymentunemployment childrenchildren unemploymentunemployment Model Region 20 birthsbirths apartmentapartment size size birthsbirths apartmentapartment size size householdhousehold size size householdhousehold size size “South Tyrol”

DEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE model model regions regions average average DEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE model model regions regions average average AllgäuAllgäu (D) (D) DistrictDistrict of Garmisch-Partenkirchen of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (D) (D) Note:Note: indicator indicator "unemployment" "unemployment" relates relates to the to next- the next-higherhigher administrative administrative level level Note:Note: indicator indicator "unemployment" "unemployment" relates relates to the to next- the next-higherhigher administrative administrative level level Adapting infrastructure Active ageing Intergenerational cooperation area areasize size area areasize size seniorsseniors per child per child populationpopulation Theseniors Southseniors per child per child Tyrolean populationmodelpopulation region comprises four municipalities: seniorsseniors populationpopulation density density Naz-Sciaves,seniorsseniors Rio Pusteria,populationpopulation density density Rodengo and Varna, all situated workforceworkforce economiceconomic strength strength onworkforce workforcethe borders of the Isarcoeconomiceconomic and strength strength Pusteria valleys. childrenchildren unemploymentunemployment childrenchildren unemploymentunemployment birthsbirths apartmentapartment size size Size: 199births km²births apartmentapartment size size householdhousehold size size Inhabitants: 11.369householdhousehold size(2011) size Density of Population: 57,1 Inh./km² DEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE model model regions regions average average DEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE model model regions regions average average PinzgauPinzgau - Pongau - Pongau - Lungau - Lungau (A) (A) AostaAosta Valley Valley region region (I) (I) Note:Note: indicator indicator "unemployment" "unemployment" relates relates to the to next- the next-higherhigher administrative administrative level level Note:Note: some some indicators indicators relate relate to the to next-higher the next-higher adm inistrativeadministrative level level

area areasize size area areasize size seniorsseniors per child per child populationpopulation seniorsseniors per child per child populationpopulation Photo: Free University of Bozen – Bolzano, Faculty of Photo: Knit-café South Tyrol, Martina Dandolo Design and Art seniorsseniors populationpopulation density density seniorsseniors populationpopulation density density Viattiva Intergenerational exchange workforceworkforce economiceconomic strength strength workforceworkforce economiceconomic strength strength Title: Viattiva - Discover the treasures of the Isarco and Title: Senior Taxi, local supply childrenchildren unemploymentunemployment childrenchildren unemploymentunemployment Pusteria valleys. and intergenerational events Objectives: Objectives: birthsbirths apartmentapartment size size birthsbirths apartmentapartment size size • to promote the active ageing householdhousehold size size householdhousehold size size • intergenerational and inter- concept for tourists and local communal exchange via DEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE model model regions regions average average DEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE model model regions regions average average population to adapt the hiking various events; LangaLanga Astigiana Astigiana (I) (I) SouthSouth Tyrolean Tyrolean Model Model Region Region (I) (I) Note:Note: some some indicators indicators relate relate to the to next-higher the next-higher adm inistrativeadministrative level level Note:Note: some some indicators indicators relate relate to the to next-higher the next-higher adm inistrativeadministrative level level infrastructure • improve mobility and local • to the needs of both older and supply in order to promote younger people. independence for elderly Description: The share of people. elderly tourists especially from Description: A pick up and Germany and Italy is expected to delivery service will enable double during the next decades. elderly people to be more The Viattiva hiking path as a independently mobile and specific infrastructure (barrier this in tandem with events freeness, rest areas, sanitary like an intergenerational card arrangements) will attract both contests, or knitting meetings elderly people and young will prevent social isolation “Senior Rubric” in municipal newsletters families. The Viattiva hiking and promote social interaction path employs local seniors as between the young and the supervisors and hiking guides. A old. A “Senior’s Column” in group of communication design municipal newsletters will students from the Free University sensitise the population to of Bolzano developed this the “growing older” topic and concept with an accompanying provide information about how hiking book, a Smartphone-App old and young people can and a trivia quiz game. spend time together. Transferability: This pilot project Transferability: This pilot can be adapted to other similar project can be adapted to all Alpine regions. model regions.

Responsible Project Partner: Free University of Bolzano-Bozen, School of Economics and Management, Brunico/Italy, [email protected] 21 Model Region “Upper Gorenjska” Tourism and multigenerational accessibility

The model region Upper Gorenjska includes the municipalities Bled, Bohinj, Gorje and Kranjska Gora. It is characterised by mountainous terrain and such harsh conditions have resulted in low density, with larger settlements in the plains and nuclear and dispersed ones at higher altitudes.

Size: 779 km² Inhabitants:21.616 (2011) Density of Population: 28 Inh./km² Join us on Demochange routes – accessible to all generations

areaarea size size area sizearea size seniorsseniors per child per child populationpopulation Pilot Actionsseniorsseniors per perchild child populationpopulation

seniorsseniors populationpopulation density density Title: Touristseniorsseniors routes and populationpopulation densityTitle: density Guidelines for the attractions for all ages. development of new tourism

workforceworkforce economiceconomic strength strength Objective:workforceworkforce Identification and economiceconomic strengthproducts strength suitable for the elderly promotion of routes suitable for Objective: Analysis of existing

childrenchildren unemploymentunemployment all ages. childrenchildren unemploymentunemploymenttourist policy and adaptation of Description: Elderly visitors tourism products. birthsbirths apartmentapartment size size are often reluctantbirthsbirths to visit apartmentapartment size size Demographic householdhousehold size size householdhousehold size size Description: interesting sites or to do walks changes are mentioned, yet DEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE model model regions regions average average becauseDEMOCHANGE DEMOCHANGEthey modeldon’t model regions regions have average average not widely recognized in the Upper GorenjskaUpper Gorenjska (SLO) (SLO) ŠkofjaŠkofja Loka Loka Hills Hills (SLO) (SLO) Note: indicatorNote: indicator "unemployment" "unemployment" relates relates to the to thenext- next-higherhigher administrative administrative level level adequateNote:Note: informationindicator indicator "unemployment" "unemployment" relates regarding relates to the to next- thehigher next- higheradministrative administrative levelnational, level regional and local accessibility. A list of potential strategic (tourist) documents, sites has been checked with e.g. development programmes, areaarea size size area sizearea size seniorsseniors per child per child populationpopulation local elderlyseniors seniorspeople per perchild child and checkedpopulationpopulation local master plans, as analysis out for both accessibility and has shown. Therefore, based on seniorsseniors populationpopulation density density attractiveness.seniorsseniors Given that the populationpopulation densitythe density analysis of existing tourism, walks must be suitable for guidelines and recommendations workforceworkforce economiceconomic strength strength people withworkforceworkforce specific needs, theyeconomic economic strengthfor strength new products in the fields must be universally accessible. of culture, sport and recreation childrenchildren unemploymentunemployment Booklets withchildrenchildren descriptions and unemploymentunemploymentand education have been

birthsbirths apartmentapartment size size maps of selectedbirthsbirths routes willapartment beapartment size size developed with particular householdhousehold size size available at local touristhouseholdhousehold sizeoffices size attention being paid to the

DEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE model model regions regions average average and promotedDEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE on model the model regions regionsweb average average pages needs of the elderly. They have NidwaldenNidwalden (CH) (CH) of municipalitiesSeetalSeetal (CH) (CH) and tourist been integrated into strategic Note: someNote: someindicators indicators relate relate to the to next-higherthe next-higher adm administrativeinistrative level level Note:Note: some some indicators indicators relate relate to the to next-higher the next-higher administrative administrative level level Population pyramid for the model region, 2010 offices under the title, “Routes documents for municipalities for all generations” that provide guidelines to adapt Transferability: Action is the offer to the exact needs and transferrable to other (non-) expectations of elderly visitors. Alpine touristic areas, Transferability: Action is municipalities or regions. transferrable to other Alpine Label indicating “Routes for all generations” regions.

Responsible Project Partner: Urban planning institute of the Republic of Slovenia, Barbara Černič Mali, [email protected] Model Region 22 “Škofja Loka Hills” Economy Social care Solidarity

The model region Škofja Loka Hills is in the west of Slovenia and consists of the municipalities of Gorenja vas – Poljane, Škofja Loka, Železniki and Žiri. It extends along the valley and hills of Poljanska Sora and Selška Sora.

Size: 512 km² Inhabitants: 41.733 (2011) Density of Population: 81,51 Inh./km²

Market for locally produced food in Skofja Loka area size area size areaarea size size seniors per childseniors per child population population seniorsseniors per child per child populationpopulation Catalogue of local Connecting volunteer seniors seniors population densitypopulation density seniorsseniors populationpopulation density density food providers associations workforce workforce economic strengtheconomic strength workforceworkforce economiceconomic strength strength Objective: To improve Objective: To set up a economic conditions in role model of how a local children children unemploymentunemployment childrenchildren unemploymentunemployment scattered Alpine settlements. community can support Description: The objective voluntary organizations and births births apartment sizeapartment size birthsbirths apartmentapartment size size will be reached by boosting how to co-ordinate work. household sizehousehold size householdhousehold size size demand for high-quality Description: Guidelines DEMOCHANGE modelDEMOCHANGE regions averagemodel regions average DEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE model model regions regions average average local food and thus improve were prepared, based on Upper GorenjskaUpper (SLO) Gorenjska (SLO) Škofja LokaŠkofja Hills Loka (SLO) Hills (SLO) chances for small producers. organisational structures, Note: indicator "unemployment"Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the relatesnext-higher to the administrativenext-higher administrative level level Note: indicatorNote: indicator "unemployment" "unemployment" relates relates to the to thenext- next-higherhigher administrative administrative level level Such producers are typically training and databases needed younger retirees who can by voluntary organizations area size area size areaarea size size sell their surpluses directly to to improve the lives of the seniors per childseniors per child population population seniorsseniors per child per child populationpopulation customers: regular markets are elderly. Legal restrictions and seniors seniors population densitypopulation density seniorsseniors populationpopulation density density not interested in their products optimal interfaces with other due to small quantities and institutions with same or similar irregular delivery. Demand missions were also outlined. workforce workforce economic strengtheconomic strength workforceworkforce economiceconomic strength strength will be increased by raising Voluntary organizations in the awareness of the importance model region were provided children children unemploymentunemployment childrenchildren unemploymentunemployment of consuming locally produced with sufficient funds for births births apartment sizeapartment size birthsbirths apartmentapartment size size food. Local producers can four months to determine household sizehousehold size householdhousehold size size advertise their wares in necessary costs.

DEMOCHANGE modelDEMOCHANGE regions modelaverage regions average DEMOCHANGEDEMOCHANGE model model regions regions average average the local magazines. This Transferability: Transferable Nidwalden (CH)Nidwalden (CH) Seetal Seetal(CH) (CH) magazine, which will be only under similar conditions to Note: some indicatorsNote: some relate indicators to the next-higher relate to the adm next-higherinistrative adm levelinistrative level Note: someNote: someindicators indicators relate relate to the to next-higherthe next-higher adm administrativeinistrative level level delivered to all households the model region. in the pilot region, will help to develop direct contact between producers and consumers. Transferability: Can be transferred to each Alpine region with similar pre- conditions.

Responsible Project Partner: Development Agency for Upper Gorenjska, Jesenice/Slovenia, [email protected] 23 Model Region “Nidwalden” Artisanry Immaterial heritage area size area size seniors per child populationarea size seniorsMulti-Generational per child populationarea size Housing seniors per child population seniors per child population Theseniors model region Nidwaldenpopulation density is a seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density canton in central Switzerland and consistsworkforce of eleven municipalities.economic strength workforce economic strength workforce economic strength workforce economic strength It borders on Lake Lucerne and thechildren Bernese, Uri and Obwaldenunemployment children unemployment children unemployment children unemployment Alps. births apartment size births apartment size householdbirths size apartment size householdbirths size apartment size Size: 276 km² household size household size DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average UpperInhabitants Gorenjska (SLO)DEMOCHANGE: 40.911 model regions(2010) average Škofja Loka Hills (SLO)DEMOCHANGE model regions average Note:Density indicator "unemployment" ofUpper Population: Gorenjska relates (SLO) to the next-170higher Inh./km² administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment"Škofja Loka Hills relates (SLO) to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level

area size area size seniors per child populationarea size seniors per child populationarea size seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density Nuns working in the herbseniors garden populationMultigenerational density housing of the convent ‘Bürgenberg’ in Stans, Nidwalden workforce economic strength workforce economic strength workforce economic strength Revitalise Oldworkforce Futureeconomic strength Living children unemployment Knowledgechildren unemploymentFacilities children unemployment children unemployment births apartment size Objective: Preservationbirths apartment size Objective: Creation of householdbirths size apartment size and revitalisation of ancienthouseholdbirths size apartmentaffordable size multi-generational household size household size DEMOCHANGE model regions average artisanry inDEMOCHANGE the old model convent regions average and housing Nidwalden (CH) DEMOCHANGE model regions average support of Seetalgentle (CH) tourism.DEMOCHANGE model regions average Description: As there is a Note: some indicatorsNidwalden relate to(CH) the next-higher administrative level Note: someThe indicators Seetalold relate (CH) Maria to the next-higher administrative decreaselevel in affordable living Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level Description: Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level Rickenbach Convent in the places in Nidwalden, a multi- small mountain village of generational living area will Nidwalden 2009 Niederrickenbach in Nidwalden be created in all Nidwalden is an oasis of tranquility. communities. These places However, due to the ageing of aim to guarantee a high level of the residents in the convent interaction and neigbourly help, it runs the risk that its ancient so that elderly people will not be artisanry and knowledge isolated. A union was set up as (for example for weaving) a result of the DEMOCHANGE may eventually disappear. project. This union will follow the Therefore local stakeholders objectives of the creation of these are working together to future multigenerational houses; develop a way of linking these the School of Engineering and resources with local tourism; Architecture has been contacted Nidwalden 2050 these objectives will be stated as part of this project. within the articles of the local Transferability: This Pilot Action tourist association. can easily be transferred to any Transferability: The basic Alpine region but project success idea of this Pilot Action can be requires the work of competent transferred only under similar groups and individuals. conditions to this model region. Therefore interested people have to be found, to concretise the realisation of multi- generational living.

Responsible Project Partner: Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, School of Social Work, Switzerland [email protected] Model Region 24 “Seetal Lucerne” Housing and services Regional Cooperation Needs assessment

The model region-Seetal area size area size area size Lucerne“ consistsarea size of the seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population municipalitiesseniors per child of Aesch,population Altwis, seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density Ballwil,seniors Ermensee, Hitzkirch,population density Hochdorf, Hohenrain, Römerswil workforce economic strength workforce economic strength workforce economic strength andworkforce Schongau, situated ineconomic the strength north of Lucerne in central children unemployment children unemployment children unemployment Switzerland.children unemployment births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size 108,6 km²births apartment size household size Size: household size household size Inhabitants: 22.645household (2009) size DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DensityDEMOCHANGE of model Population: regions average 206 Inh./km² Upper Gorenjska (SLO) Škofja Loka Hills (SLO) Upper Gorenjska (SLO) Škofja Loka Hills (SLO) Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level Note: indicator "unemployment" relates to the next-higher administrative level

The picture shows the communal room in a new apartment complex offering area size area size area size area size “housing with services” in a community in “Seetal” seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population seniors per child population Pilot Actions seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density seniors population density Title: Market and needs Title: Workshop: Regional workforce economic strength workforce economic strength workforce economic strength workforce economic strength analysis, housing services in Cooperation. Seetal. Objective: Encourage children unemployment children unemployment children unemployment children unemployment Objective: Obtain knowledge cooperation in the field of regarding potential demand for «housing with services» and births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size births apartment size household size household size “housing with services” in the create synergies and ensure household size household size model region. the efficient use of resources. DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average DEMOCHANGE model regions average A written survey A workshop Nidwalden (CH) Seetal (CH) Description: Description: Nidwalden (CH) Seetal (CH) Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level was administered to the was organized to discuss Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level Note: some indicators relate to the next-higher administrative level inhabitants of five communities possible areas of cooperation in the model region. The and coordination among the survey showed that there will communities. The regional be an increase in the search planning authority, as well as for new housing opportunities representatives from all five in the region for people aged communities involved in the 65 and over. A moderate market and needs analysis, demand for “housing with participated at the event. The services” can be expected discussions showed that while in the future. Furthermore, in certain aspects will have to be one community willingness handled locally (e.g. volunteer of volunteers to participate in engagement; planning housing the provision of services for for elderly), cooperation could elderly people could be noted be beneficial in other areas and steps to actively engage (e.g. exchanging knowledge them in the planning and and experiences; regional implementation of the services spatial planning; development were taken. of services and infrastructures Transferability: Can be in the region). implemented in other Alpine Transferability: Can be regions. implemented in other Alpine regions.

Responsible Project Partner: IIPS, Interface Policy Studies Research Consulting Lucerne/ Switzerland, [email protected] 25 DEMOCHANGE Expert Network A transnational knowledge base Objective and approach • Madeleine Koch • Andreas Koch The Alpine Space region is subject to specific demographic challenges. This requires specific applications with respect to social, economic and University of Salzburg, Department of Geography cultural infrastructures. Establishing regional and transnational network and Geology communities that are inter-connected, allows for the grouping of experts from many different fields who are thus in turn able to share their experi- ences and learn from each other. This expert network provides a unique opportunity for the spreading of innovative ideas and the discussion of strengths and weaknesses in any given region (Figure 1). The network encompasses local knowledge and regional experience regarding demo- Figure 1 Advantages of being an graphic change with the consequential impacts for spatial planning and expert network member regional development. How to join the DEMOCHANGE expert network The DEMOCHANGE expert network has been designed as an open network; insti- tutions and individuals are invited to par- ticipate. Regional organizing committees will be established in every model region. They function as a local hotspot and regional mediator when interconnected to a trans- national DEMOCHANGE expert network (Figure 2). Expert Dialogues In summer 2012 the first DEMOCHANGE Expert Dialogues took place in Figure 2 Italy, Germany, Austria and Slovenia; all these events were dedicated to DEMOCHANGE network construction & potential a specific topic (see www.demochange.org). The Expert Dialogues were net activities organized in order to offer a primary networking opportunity. Participants focussed on existing pilot actions and spe- cific and general strategies to deal with Strategic level Operational level demographic change. This transnational Management of transnational Realization of regional activities network activities approach resulted in fruitful discussion. Delegation of Regional Executive 2-3 members of each ROC Organizing board

International Network Committees Regional Network Annual Joining the network conference ROC Austria Send an E-Mail to the coordinator of your International ROC workshops Germany regional organizing committee. Coordina- tors are listed at www.demochange.org. Papers/news ROC Switzerland

Activities In order to benefit from your expertise,

Summer Activities please describe briefly your professional School ROC Italy background, your reasons for joining the

Annual prizes ROC network and your expectations. Slovenia Imprint The DEMOCHANGE partnership 26 Lead Partner Munich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Tourism – Germany - Thomas Bausch Project management Susanne Forster - Munich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Tourism, Germany Editors Susanne Forster - Munich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Tourism, Dario Ceccarelli - Aosta Valley Autonomous Region, Italy Layout Stefano Minellono - Aosta, Italy Print Tipografia Valdostana - Aosta, Italy Garmisch-Partenkirchen Published by Demochange partnership

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THANKS to all contributing authors and to all regional actors, external experts and project observers who invested their time and experiences in the project.

This publication has been co-funded by the Alpine Space Programme – European Territorial Cooperation 2007 - 2013