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Landscape and Rural
Development – the
case of Aldeias do Xisto
The lanscape is part of our collective
identity, where man and land have
merged since time immemorial
A particular state of mind and
emotional estability.
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ADXTUR is the organisation
responsible for managing and
promoting the sustainable
development of the Schist Villages,
in association with
20 municipalities and more than
200 private agents.
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The Schist Villages promote social,
economic and environmental
regeneration, enhancing and
maintaining the local culture – a
lifestyle
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THE TERRITORY
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Centro Region: urban areas and administrative borders in AX territory
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3 Core strands of action of the Schist Villages
Strategic
Positioning the Schist Villages as a dynamic,
contemporary brand consistent with assumptions
of environmental, economic and social
sustainability, to promote personal and colective
well-being.
Social
Drawing new players into the territory who
will participate in economic and human
development through contemporary
practices, revitalising traditional
technologies and being part of the social
context.
Product
Creating new goods and services that
represent the culture and tradition of the
Schist Villages.
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“A careful and curious look can
discover the potential of our
singularities anywhere, opening
up opportunities to generate a
new rural economy!“
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+ Methodology +
Bringing new thinkings
into the territory
Working with
memory and
The local culture,
focusing on project
themes
Designing from a
new vision/use that
reflects a localglobal sustainable
thinking.
Actively disseminating the Schist
Villages in an educational way,
raising new questions and new
approaches.
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NEW CONTENTS
AND INTERFACES
Culture and tradition
Sports
Adventure
Gastronomy
Arts and innovation
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ÁGUA MUSA
Edição 2013
A água como reflexo da identidade.
EUNIQUE 2015
nternational Fair for Applied Arts and Design
8 – 10 may Karlsruhe, Germany
Aldeias do Xisto representing Portugal – Guest country
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Painel Estação Intermodal
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Leitor de Paisagem
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Elementos à Solta | Outdoor |
Praias Fluviais | Eventos
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Trail | Bike | Xjazz |
Campanhas
Escapadinhas
Continente
Agricultura Lusitana EUNIQUE 2015 |
Portugal dos Pequenitos
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ALDEIAS DO
XISTO
www.aldeiasdoxisto.pt
info@aldeiasdoxisto.pt
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