look farther. think bigger. dream together.
Fryslân is changing. What does the future hold? What does communal prosperity mean for us? How do we build a circular society? And how can we keep the mienskip (community) strong and connected? De Uitkijkers is a platform for people looking to find answers to these questions together. We bring together stories, ideas and perspectives and look ahead together.
what we do
De Uitkijkers organises inspiring meetings, research projects and creative sessions around four major themes:
- Communal prosperity: How do we ensure that everyone in Fryslân has the resources to live a healthy and happy life, striking a balance between economy, well-being and nature?
- Circular: How can we future-proof Fryslân? We’re exploring innovations in agriculture, energy and industry to use our raw materials smartly and sustainably.
- Connected communities: What keeps villages and towns alive and kicking? How do we ensure that everyone feels at home and can actively participate? We’re working towards strong social networks and shared responsibility.
- Water: How can we protect and use our water in a way that will enable us to tackle the challenges of tomorrow? We’ll go looking for answers together, to solve everything from rising sea levels to deteriorating water quality.
why take part?
The Uitkijkers is an initiative for everyone looking to share their thoughts about the future of Fryslân. From villagers to city slickers, from young to old, from creators to thinkers. Everyone is welcome to contribute. We encourage everyone to share their insights, dreams and experience!
We invite you to listen, talk and come up with new ideas together. Our sessions are welcoming, inspiring and designed to showcase the power of the mienskip. We transform knowledge into action and bring together different perspectives. The more we share, the stronger we are.
join us!
Join us and look ahead with us. Join a meeting, share your ideas and help make Fryslân even more beautiful.