{"id":5548,"date":"2025-01-24T16:38:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T15:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ruralroadmap.eu\/de\/?p=5548"},"modified":"2025-01-30T09:13:56","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T08:13:56","slug":"bleichheim-baden-wuerttemberg-deutschland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ruralroadmap.eu\/en\/bleichheim-baden-wuerttemberg-deutschland\/","title":{"rendered":"Bleichheim, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"Bleichheim is nestled in an intact and small-scale landscape with orchards, meadows, and wetlands at the gateway to the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. Since 1974, Bleichheim has been one of five districts of the city of Herbolzheim, but it has its own local council and a village head. Bleichheim impresses with its compact settlement structure. The last building land expansion took place in 1986. Since then, the focus has been put on inner development. The residents of Bleichheim have recognized nature, people, and the strong community as their most valuable resources. All generations have their place in the vibrant village community, which is characterized primarily by social, sports, and cultural engagement.\r\n\r\nThe interaction between the local council and the village head, the city council of Herbolzheim, the mayor, and the district administration is marked by exemplary dialogue. The mayor, in office since 2017, sees himself as a companion and moderator. The population is encouraged to participate in various issues. Together, solutions are sought and actively implemented. The local council maintains a format called \u201cSpeech Time,\u201c an informal and relaxed dialogue format in which the residents of Bleichheim are regularly heard.\r\n\r\nClubs are an important pillar for the intergenerational community in Bleichheim. The specially established \u201cBleichheim Club Community\u201c is an interest group consisting of the sixteen large and small clubs and groups in the village, as well as the local fire department. The resident-initiated group \u201cEncounters at the Town Hall\u201c organizes intergenerational activities once a month, such as a communal lunch at the town hall or the annual \u201cDinner en Blanc\u201c.\r\n\r\nBleichheim is a good example of what a small village community can achieve when there is a willingness and desire to shape one\u2018s living environment and all forces are united for common goals. In Bleichheim, people stand together, respond quickly to change, and are always solution-oriented \u2013 true to the motto: \u201cIn Bleichheim, the future stays in the village.\u201c\r\n\r\nBleichheim is one of six model villages in Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg where the \u201cYoung Living\u201c project was implemented , aiming to realize innovative and flexible housing forms to retain young people with their start-up mentality and high awareness of future issues in rural areas.\r\n\r\nAlthough a former stable has long been used by the altar servers as a youth house and the barn for events on the heritage-protected parsonage area, many rooms remained vacant, making it an ideal location for this project. From the outset, the target group of 18- to 35-year-olds was involved in the project using creative, participatory, and consensus-oriented methods to develop a forward-looking and needs-based housing model: Small, partially barrier-free residential units are being created in the parsonage itself, the barn is being converted into a communal space for residents as well as the village community, and car-sharing and other community-shared offerings like a workshop or cargo bike will complement the project. The courtyard will continue to be available for events hosted by the village and church community.\r\n\r\nThe exemplary cooperation between the church as the owner and the municipality as the project initiator was of central importance. In addition to young residents of Bleichheim, apprentices and young employees of local businesses were also identified as potential tenants. The \u201cYoung Living\u201c project is an investment in the future that benefits all parties.\r\n\r\nThe approximately 400-hectare municipal forest is a defining feature of Bleichheim\u2018s landscape. As a member of the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, great importance is placed on climate-resilient management and economically sustainable use. The harvested wood is processed by regional sawmills and used by regional craft businesses. Usage conflicts are avoided by designating separate biking and hiking trails, and gentle, nature-friendly tourism is promoted.\r\n\r\nAt the heart of the Bleichheim forest is a large clearing where the former forester\u2018s house with a barn has been preserved and converted into the center of a special educational offering: The \u201cWaldwerk H\u00f6fle\u201c, combines elements of experiential and forest education, including content about forestry, nature conservation, and ecology under the motto \u201cLearning by Experience\u201c.\r\n\r\nA key task of the Waldwerk is to strengthen the imagination and creativity of children, young people, people with disabilities, and other interested individuals through intensive and fascinating encounters with nature, to open up valuable spaces for discovery and experience, and to stimulate physical awareness and intellect. It also aims to establish a positive relationship with nature and the environment, thereby raising awareness of the need for its protection. Visitors learn through play, solve tasks together, and receive rewards for environmentally responsible behavior. Finally, professions in the forestry sector are also presented to ensure interest in pursuing them in the future.\r\n\r\nEvaluated: 2024<\/em>\r\n\r\n\n\t\t