Creation of a "Smart House" Youth Community Center – Key Project CLLD
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location: Hungary
Organization(s) Involved: Municipality of Ajka
Web: https://www.ajka.hu/?page_id=4704
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SUMMARY
The community centre will provide the basis for the development of services related to talent management, youth retention (financial, legal, marketing, PR, education, student employment, scholarship programmes, etc.) to strengthen local communities and increase local identity. The Youth House provides an opportunity to find common goals and interests between local actors (economic organisations, municipal institutions, NGOs) in order to increase opportunities for young people.
OBJECTIVES
The aim is to implement existing innovative ideas to stimulate local community life and action.
CONTEXT AND BACKGROUND
With the development of the “Smart House” part of the building, the city aims to create a community space for young people where they can develop their talents and spend their free time actively, with IT technology, sports and cultural entertainment.
IMPLEMENTATION: ACTIVITIES AND METHODOLOGIES
Ajkai Kapocs HKFS K-ER7, Local Call for Proposals “Establishment of a Youth Community House for the Strengthening of Local Communities and Society” – “Smart House” Establishment of a Youth Community House – Ajka City Municipality has been awarded HUF 136 million for the establishment of the “Smart House” Youth Community House.
The tender was awarded in December 2018 to Ajka City Municipality as the consortium leader and Újélet 8 Kft., a company based in Ajka, as the consortium partner.
After the planning and licensing tasks, the public procurement procedure was successfully completed and the renovation and extension of the “Casino” part of the building managed by the Nagy László Municipal Library and Recreation Centre could begin.
PROJECT OUTCOMES & LESSONS LEARNED
The extension will include a large workshop, 3 club rooms of 25-35 m2 and a storage room. In the corridors, lockers will provide storage space for the institution.
The building is now a suitable location for a community space for young people.
IMPACT
Community space provides an ongoing opportunity to achieve these goals. It is also an excellent place for networking and provides opportunities for all young people to achieve their goals.
Young people have been involved as beneficiaries.