NOVU 2024 in Randers – program politicians and civil servants
Tuesday July 2
Arrival day Group staying at Hotel Randers (all breakfast there).
Depending on arrival we might have an informal evening gathering at Operaen.
Wednesday July 3
Breakfast.
08.30: Welcome at the Old Townhall - with the participation of The Nordic Stones and The Nordic Association (Foreningen Norden).
08.45-09.45: News from Randers and Lahti (2 x 30 minutes including discussion, Old Townhall). Cities present tasks and initiatives they are working on within the areas of culture and leisure, urban spaces, communities, and partnerships.
10.00-16.00: Walking tour with the youth
10.00: Tronholmparken:
- The Nordic Stones and The Nordic Association (Foreningen Norden)
- New facilities in the city's sports park for citizens, associations, and self-organized groups.
10.45: Youth House "The Kaosembassy" - A youth and project house, as well as a social gathering place for youngsters age 15-25.
11.45-12.15: Lunch in hand.
12.30: Von Hatten Hus - A newly renovated volunteer-driven venue and youth center in Randers. What is Von Hatten and how is it operated? Discussion: How do we ensure the quality and longevity of a place when its foundation is built around proactive youth, whose commitment is often characterized by sudden and shorter durations?
13.30: No. 17 House for Sustainable Action - Climate and sustainability are the focal points for all activities in the house. Citizens and volunteers are given responsibility and shared ownership of the house. Discussion: How can young people be involved in a house like No. 17 or, generally, in the climate and sustainability agenda?
14.30-16.00: Debate at Justesens Lawn - Discussion in each twin city's group: What are your thoughts on the places you have visited today?
16.00: Free to own activities.
Thursday July 4
Breakfast.
08.30-10.30: News from Akureyri, Ålesund and Vasterås (3 x 30 minutes including discussion, Old Townhall). Cities present tasks and initiatives they are working on within the areas of culture and leisure, urban spaces, communities, and partnerships.
10.45-12.00: (Old Townhall) Urban Spaces and Climate Adaptation - How is nature integrated into urban spaces in the task of climate-proofing the city of Randers? A brief overview of the comprehensive master plan with a new city district, climate bridge, Storkeengen (a meadow) and the street Østervold. After the presentation, we will walk through the city down to the harbor.
12.30-13.00: Lunch at GAIA.
13.00-13.30: GAIA Museum of outsider art.
13.45-14.15: Bifrost an art school for people with a mental handicap.
14.30-15.15: Randers Art Lab at the Cultural house A basic course across art forms for youth aged 15 to 25 years.
15.30-16.00: Sculpture "Bar Roma" at Thors Bakke.
16.00: Free to own activities.
18.00-22.00: Official dinner at The Culture Café in the Culture House.
Friday July 5
Breakfast.
08.30: The Nordic Community (Old Town Hall) Presentation and discussion 45 minutes.
- Why is our Nordic community important? Jonas Roelsgaard, a member of the Executive Committee in the NORDEN Association and Special Consultant for the Nordic Region and the Realm in DUF.
- What do we want from our nordic cooperation in the future, and how can we make more of our collaboration? Christian Lagoni, Secretary-General of the Norden Association in Denmark, sheds light on the twin city collaboration.
09.45: BMX - Short view of new sports facilities.
10.30: Nordbyen Calling (at Nordre Fælled) Culture and leisure as a lever in a housing social effort:
- New swimming lake and World Art at Nordre Fælled
- Campaign to develop the district Nordbyen
- Young social media reporters tell a new story about this part of town.
12.30-13.00: Lunch - discussing tonights presentation.
13.00: Nørrevangs park - Renewal of a green area in Nordbyen.
14.00: Free to own activities.
16.00-17.00: Presentation of the work from youth workshop with the participation of The Nordic Association (Foreningen Norden).
18.00-21.30: Nordic Evening - Farewell dinner and entertainment from each city with the participation of The Nordic Association (Foreningen Norden).
Saturday July 6
Breakfast.
Departure at various times.