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Villages Vivants cooperative combats rural desertification in France
Villages Vivants, a collective interest cooperative (SCIC) founded in 2017, is working to combat rural desertification in southeastern France. The organization focuses on revitalizing local communities by purchasing, renovating, and leasing vacant buildings at affordable rates to entrepreneurs.
By supporting various businesses such as bakeries, cafes, and inns, the cooperative aims to restore essential local services and social cohesion. To date, Villages Vivants has facilitated the opening of 35 locations, with five additional projects expected to launch by the end of the year. The initiative has generated 150 jobs and relies heavily on short supply chains, with 87% of its users being local residents.
According to co-founder Sylvain Dumas, the model helps ensure that capital is reinvested locally. The impact is significant for the communities involved; 86% of the supported locations reported that the cooperative's assistance was a decisive factor in their success.
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Chez Cocotte · Gibles · Saône-et-Loire · Sylvain Dumas · Villages Vivants
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- [● 4 SOURCES] 86% of the locations supported by the cooperative reported that its assistance was decisive. www.bienpublic.com · www.lejsl.com · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The cooperative has supported the opening of 35 locations, with five more expected by the end of the year. www.bienpublic.com · www.lejsl.com · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 4 SOURCES] The cooperative buys, renovates, and rents vacant premises at moderate prices to support local projects. www.bienpublic.com · www.lejsl.com · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Supported projects have generated 150 jobs. www.bienpublic.com · www.lejsl.com · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Villages Vivants is a collective interest cooperative (SCIC) created in 2017. www.bienpublic.com · www.lejsl.com · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr
- [● 4 SOURCES] 87% of the cooperative's users are local residents. www.bienpublic.com · www.lejsl.com · www.republicain-lorrain.fr · www.vosgesmatin.fr