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The Bielefelder Netzwerk selbstorganisierter Wohnprojekte e.V. is an association of self-organized housing projects in Bielefeld. The focus is on promoting and further developing communal forms of housing that enable self-determination and cooperation in the planning, construction and design of housing.
The main mission of the network is to improve the conditions for the creation and life in housing projects. It promotes self-determined planning, construction and design of living together. The network's values include self-determination, community and sustainable lifestyles[1][4].
The network supports sustainable forms of housing by promoting community and social interaction. It is committed to creating spaces that promote encounters and ensure accessibility[4]. Networking with regional and supra-regional actors promotes the exchange of experiences and knowledge, which contributes to the continuous improvement of housing projects[1][4].
The network works on a voluntary and non-profit basis, which underlines its commitment to the common good[4]. It is a member of FORUM Gemeinschaftliches Wohnen e.V., which ensures its supra-regional networking and the exchange of best practices[4].
