This deliverable, D7.2 – Practice Abstracts (Batch 1), presents three concise summaries demonstrating AI-driven geospatial tools for rural-urban development. It highlights the use of open citizen science data (OpenStreetMap) for innovation mapping, AI-enhanced analysis of rural-urban linkages, and the superiority of the JackDaw agentic tool-calling system over standard LLMs. These abstracts serve as practical guides for policymakers, Open Call participants, and technical experts, fostering innovation, knowledge exchange, and broader dissemination of PoliRuralPlus solutions.
Webinar of the PoliRuralPlus series, titled "Lessons Learned Part 1", was held virtually on March 27, 2024. The session aimed to disseminate experiences and knowledge accrued from the PoliRural project, focusing on Foresight methodologies applied across various European regions. The webinar featured insightful contributions from key participants including Gabriel O’Connelll and John O’Flaherty from the Monaghan pilot, Santa Vītola from the Vidzeme pilot, and Tuula Löytty from the Southern Finland pilot. They shared significant feedback based on their extensive experiences with the Foresight process within the PoliRural framework.
What makes a place feel like home? This short documentary explores the deep bond between people and the places they inhabit through the story of Mallusjoki, a rural village in Finland. The video follows the themes of place attachment (PAT) and people–place bond, central to the European project PoliRuralPlus. Mallusjoki shows how community, culture, everyday life, intergenerational stories and changing local environments shape territorial identity. Through shared activities, local memories, traditions, and new digital tools, residents take part in building a future where rural and urban life connect more closely. PoliRuralPlus strengthens participation, inclusiveness and social cohesion by helping communities influence how their surroundings evolve. In Mallusjoki, this means creating meaningful meeting places, supporting well-being, and nurturing the bond between people and their environment. This video is part of the Finnish pilot developing new approaches to rural vitality, community resilience and sustainable development. 🔗 More about PoliRuralPlus: https://www.poliruralplus.eu/ Mallusjoki pilot: https://www.poliruralplus.eu/pilots/rural-pilots/Finland/
The second webinar of the PoliRuralPlus series, entitled "Lessons Learned Part 2," was conducted on April 22, 2024. This session continued the exploration of the advancements and insights gained from the initial phase of the PoliRural project, focusing specifically on the development and application of innovative tools to support rural development. This webinar provided an in-depth discussion on three pivotal tools developed during the PoliRural project, aimed at enhancing the semantic analysis of texts, exploring policy options, and evaluating the attractiveness of rural regions. These tools are essential for stakeholders involved in regional planning and policy-making.
TRAINING WEBINAR The third webinar in the PoliRuralPlus series, focusing on the Rural Area Planning (RAP) methodology, was conducted on May 8, 2024. This session provided an overview of the methodological framework designed to guide participants in developing impactful rural area plans.The workshop was dedicated to the discussion and dissemination of the RAP methodology, a structured approach intended to aid participants in crafting comprehensive and effective rural area plans. The methodology emphasizes the importance of thematic selection, particularly in areas requiring urban-rural policy coordination.