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All tools with a focus on: Evidence / Vision / Action

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Tool type: Action

Languages: english · german

Suitable spatial context: city-wide · flexible

Level of effort for application: medium · very high

Lock-in Cluster: Attitudes · Characteristics of the Alternative · Economic investments × · Governance incumbency · Lack of Motivation/Intention & Habits · Personal and Social Beliefs · Political agency

Target group: NGOs / local interest groups · city administration · city politicians · general public × · local politicians · local/district administration · private companies · residents of particular area · students

Crowd Funding

Crowdfunding — and specifically civic crowdfunding — is an approach where communities, individuals, and organizations collectively finance local public projects through online platforms, often in combination with contributions from municipalities, foundations, or companies.

Presswork to spread your vision

Presswork helps you to spread your vision of change. With a little preperation and a good idea, your work could be covered in the local news by tomorrow. Attached you will find a guide in english and german for successful presswork.

Tree Budget Graz

Baumbudget Graz is an innovative financing model introduced by the City of Graz to systematically fund the planting and maintenance of urban trees. It draws from three sources: compensation fees collected under the city's tree protection ordinance (which requires replanting or financial compensation when trees are removed), voluntary tree sponsorships open to individuals and companies, and project-specific budget approvals by the city council. Together, these streams create a dedicated financial pool that ensures greening efforts are not dependent on a single, uncertain budget line.