The Villages Across Municipal Borders project brings TAMK's expertise and networks to the villages of Ikaalinen

The development of villages across municipal borders is a collaborative project between Ikaalisten Kehitys Oy and Tampere University of Applied Sciences TAMK, which promotes the renewal and networking of rural communities.

The nearly three-year development work focuses on the vitality of villages: housing, employment and rural service development. The work is carried out in close cooperation with the City of Ikaalinen and several local actors.

TAMK brings its expertise to the work, including in improving the visibility of villages and in the form of joint events produced by the villages. The project, which will last until summer 2027, also includes other pilot experiments that focus on concrete, diverse models of services and work, as well as opportunities for self-employment in rural areas. The goal is that these will result in permanent practices that will increase the attractiveness of the villages and Ikaalinen as a whole.

Read more Villages across municipal borders: "TAMK will be strongly visible in villages" | Tampere University Community

However, the villages themselves are key here. I am impressed by what the villages and villagers are willing to do and also have to do for the benefit of their living environment. There are also many opportunities in cooperation with other villages. In addition, the villages' share in, for example, the visibility and attractiveness of Ikaalinen must be further strengthened. For example, we have renewed the visibility of the villages on the ikaalinen.fi website. In addition, cooperation networks have also been set up locally in the direction of the event and tourism network, with the parish and various communities, says the project's project manager Päivi Kalliokoski.

Check out the Ikaalinen villages website Ikaalinen villages – Ikaalinen

For more information:

Päivi Kalliokoski, Project Manager Villages across municipal borders project
paivi.kalliokoski@ikaalinen.fi
p. 044 7306 455

This page has been automatically translated using a translation tool. The translation may contain inaccuracies.

Legally binding and up-to-date information can be found in the original Finnish version of the page.

The municipality is not responsible for any errors in automatic translation.