SoCentral

SoCentral is a collaborative platform that works with municipalities, businesses, and citizens to develop more sustainable communities. They focus on experimenting and creating new solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable society. Some of their projects include "Folkepaneler" for democratic innovation and involvement in solving societal challenges, "Nabolagshus" as a model for developing future neighborhood houses, and "Håkkihoder" for rethinking how to recruit and retain children in organized sports. Membership at SoCentral offers the opportunity to collaborate, develop, and share ideas and knowledge digitally and physically within a community working towards a more open, sustainable, and inclusive society. Members can access a network of individuals from various sectors, participate in events, workshops, and courses, receive support from the SoCentral team, and benefit from resources like meeting room bookings, workspace amenities, and discounts on facilities at Sentralen in Oslo. SoCentral actively engages in partnerships to challenge current practices and drive collaboration for developing and experimenting with new solutions to important societal challenges. They contribute a broad network, leadership skills, and practical innovation and change knowledge in both the public and private sectors. Some of the experiments and projects they are involved in include initiatives like "Biermannsgården," "Klimasats," and "Semja" aimed at addressing issues in housing, urban development, and finance through co-creation and innovation. The team at SoCentral consists of individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skills who work together to create a culture focused on bringing out the best in each other. They operate as an ideal company owned by all employees, reinvesting the values created into new development projects. SoCentral is based in Oslo and operates without fixed financial support from the government or foundations, with a commitment to a sustainable future through collaboration and innovative solutions.