Weingraben Village Center Nominated for Award

Why this is here: Volunteers and businesses helped build the Weingraben village center, keeping costs down and relying on local resources.

In Weingraben, Austria, the local government built a village center on the site of a former gas station. The town of Weingraben aimed for a sustainable and affordable build, completing the project for 120,000 euros.

The European Union funded half of the construction costs. Local volunteers and businesses contributed to the project with both labor and material donations.

Mayor Thomas Stoiber notes the center now hosts youth, seniors playing cards, and local club events. Project leader Nina Fruhmann emphasizes the building’s central location within the small community. A jury consisting of members from Germany, Poland, and Austria visited the site to assess it.

The European Village Renewal Award will announce its winner in June. The long-term success of the center depends on continued community involvement and funding.