Nord+ intensive course “Invisible citizens and the future of
recreational peripheries” case studies
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Varbla Municipality Saulepi-Matsi villages;
Häädemeeste Municipality Kabli and Lemme coastal area;
Häädemeeste Municipality Treimani - Ikla coastal villages;
Salacgriva small town and international Positvus Festival
Figure 1. Nord+ case studies (source: Estonian Land board Geoportal,
http://xgis.maaamet.ee/xGIS/XGis).
1. Saulepi -Matsi coastal area in Varbla Municipality
There are four villages in Saulepi area - Saulepi, Kulli Raespa and Matsi village. Municipality centre,
Varbla, is only 7 km away, Tõstamaa 14 km and Pärnu 60 km away of Saulepi village. In Matsi village
located Varemurru and Pärlselja accommodation complexes. Varemurru and Pärlselja accommodation
are in the area nearby sandy beach, that make possible to serve large numbers of visitors. In Matsi coastal
area is located small municipal habor, which owns the development perspectives.
1.1.Seasonality of local service and business at Varbla Municipality.
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How to ensure local services?
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What are the seasonal diferences in demand of local services and business?
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Should be noted different needs from service areas and seasonal demands?
1.2.Cultural
projects managemet at the pheriferal coastal communities example of
Saulepi - Matsi.
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What are the organization problems?
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What are the relationships between organizers, local and summer residents?
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How local governments find solutions to balancing the different interests
1.3. Common development projects (infrastructure, tourism and cultural management)
between native and temporary citizens.
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What are the common areas of intrests and triggers?
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Also there are Leader-programme Local action groups (LAGs of Rural- and
Fisheries Network) at the Pärnu region.
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The excamples of Leader projects.
1.4. The village of the retired/ elderly people and the “temporary buzz”.
Rural regions in coastal pheriferies will bear the share of the future decline in
population because of the already high incidence of an elderly population reinforced by
out-migration of young people. Coastal communities losing their young population.
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How to ensure local services and seasonal demand of local services?
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Should be noted different needs from service areas and seasonal demands?
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How many of temporary dwellers have come to live permanently.
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What is the future plans temporary dwellers?
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Part-time employment in coastal villages. Interviews with a local tourism and
service enterprisers.
Figure 2. Saulepi -Matsi coastal area (source: Estonian Land board Geoportal,
http://xgis.maaamet.ee/xGIS/XGis).
2. Häädemeeste Municipality, Kabli and Lemme coastal area.
Kabli is small coastal village with sandy beach and nice houses houses. A significant proportion of the
houses are summer cottages. The sandy Kabli beach is holiday-maker's favorite site – by the Gulf of Riga
in the southern part of Pärnu County. Families with children love the shallow and warm sea. But Kabli is
not only for a beach holiday, it also has something for nature lovers. The Kabli bird watching point,
nature study trail and the Kabli nature centre information point is just a couple of hundred metres from
the beach. Lemme and Krapi camping sites are also near. By the Kabli village centre located the new
cottage areas – Saadumere and Merelaane.
Kabli Sunset Festival. During summer festival the small coastal villages turn lively cultural and holiday
places. The festival is held in a small seaside village and this year celebrates its 5th anniversary with a
two-month events series. The programme features music, literature and film, meetings with interesting
people and other activities. There are classical and pop music concerts, salon nights and authentic
village parties. Beach parties are held on the beautiful Kabli Beach with popular Estonian performers
and bands. This year’s programme also includes children’s days, surf courses, a whole-family farm day,
beach aerobics and a photo camp for nature photography enthusiasts.
Surf Camp has been held every summer for 15 years. A camp held for experienced surfers, and beginners
can also try. This means five days filled with surfing, sea, sun, good music and great company. For years
the camp was organized at Roosta beach in Noarootsi. In 2013 camp was held in Majaka/Lemme most
beautiful beaches of Estonia. Why camp moved from Noarootsi to Majaka/Lemme? What are the
organization problems of the surf camp in different places?
2.1. Seasonality of local service and business at Häädemeeste Municipality.
- How to ensure local services?
- What are the seasonal diferences in demand of local services and business?
- Should be noted different needs from service areas and seasonal demands?
Cultural
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projects managemet at the pheriferal coastal communities example of Kabli.
What are the organization problems?
What are the relationships between organizers, local and summer residents?
How local governments find solutions to balancing the different interests
2.2. Common development projects (infrastructure, tourism and cultural management)
between native and temporary citizens.
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What are the common areas of intrests and triggers?
Also there are Leader-programme Local action groups (LAGs of Rural- and
Fisheries Network) at the Pärnu region.
The excamples of Leader projects.
2.3. Invisible citizens become visible in local politics.
- Interview with a member of the Municipal Council of Häädemeeste Algis
Perens. Algis have the local roots, but lives part-time in Häädemeeste
municipality. He is a telecommuting worker.
- It would be good to find similar cases in Latvia, Noarootsi and Vormsi?
2.4. The village of the retired/ elderly people and the “temporary buzz”.
Rural regions in coastal pheriferies will bear the share of the future decline in
population because of the already high incidence of an elderly population reinforced by
out-migration of young people. Coastal communities losing their young population.
- How to ensure local services and seasonal demand of local services?
- Should be noted different needs from service areas and seasonal demands?
- How many of temporary dwellers have come to live permanently.
- What is the future plans temporary dwellers?
- Part-time employment in coastal villages. Interviews with a local tourism and
service enterprisers.
Figure 3. Kabli - Lemme coastal area coastal area (source: Estonian Land board
Geoportal, http://xgis.maaamet.ee/xGIS/XGis)
3. Häädemeeste Municipality Treimani - Ikla coastal area,
Treimani is located right on the coast of the Gulf of Riga, neighbouring country, Latvia, is only 6 km
away, Riga 120 km, and Pärnu 60 km away in the center of a romantic coastal village. Treimani is a
romantic coastal village, the area has an interesting history interesting history and beautiful landscapes:
sandy beaches, pine forests, sand dunes and coastal meadows.
Ikla is a village in Häädemeeste Parish, Pärnu County, Estonia. The village lies on the Via Baltica
(European route E67), on the Estonian–Latvian Border, opposite the Latvian town of Ainaži. Older
Estonians still remember Ainaži under the name of Heinaste, from the times when the city belonged
within the borders of Estonia. On the premises of the old maritime school, which operated back when
Ainži was a vibrant sea going port, is now located a maritime museum, which tells the story of the past
centuries, ship builders, ships and sea travel. The maritime school has trained most of the former sailors
and captains of the local coastal area. The Ainaži fire museum is also interesting and the Ainaži beach is
for sure worth a visit.
Treimani song festival has become a tradition. The festival is held under the leadership of the local
culture managers and summer residents.
3.1Seasonality of local service and business at Häädemeeste Municipality.
- How to ensure local services?
- What are the seasonal diferences in demand of local services and business?
- Should be noted different needs from service areas and seasonal demands?
Cultural
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projects managemet at the pheriferal coastal communities example of Kabli.
What are the organization problems?
What are the relationships between organizers, local and summer residents?
How local governments find solutions to balancing the different interests
3.2. Common development projects (infrastructure, tourism and cultural management)
between native and temporary citizens.
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What are the common areas of intrests and triggers?
Also there are Leader-programme Local action groups (LAGs of Rural- and
Fisheries Network) at the Pärnu region.
The excamples of Leader projects.
3.3. The village of the retired/ elderly people and the “temporary buzz”.
Rural regions in coastal pheriferies will bear the share of the future decline in
population because of the already high incidence of an elderly population reinforced by
out-migration of young people. Coastal communities losing their young population.
- How to ensure local services and seasonal demand of local services?
- Should be noted different needs from service areas and seasonal demands?
- How many of temporary dwellers have come to live permanently.
- What is the future plans temporary dwellers?
- Part-time employment in coastal villages. Interviews with a local tourism and
service enterprisers.
Figure 4. Treimani-Ikla coastal area coastal area (source: Estonian Land board Geoportal,
http://xgis.maaamet.ee/xGIS/XGis)
4. Salacgriva Municipality, Ainazi - Salacgriva - Tūja coastal area
Salacgrīva (Livonian: Salats; Estonian: Salatsi) is a town in the Vidzeme region of Northern Latvia. It is
the administrative center of Salacgrīva Municipality. The town has a port, situated on the mouth of the
Salaca river and the Gulf of Riga. Salacgrīva is 104 km from Riga, and 10 km from the Estonian border.
Positivus festival is the biggest and most significant music festival in the Baltic States, taking place in
Salacgrīva, Latvia, for the seventh time in 2013. Each year, the festival offers its visitors not only a
variety of amazing performers, but also plentiful entertainment options and a lively atmosphere, which
together create an unforgettable experience. The excellent location of the festival grounds is also one of
the festival‘s many advantages. Positivus festival takes place at the beautiful coastal region of the
northern town of Salacgriva in Latvia. The idyllic location is praised both by the festival visitors as well
as the performing artists. Apart from an exciting music experience, the festivalgoers also have the
opportunity to participate and enjoy various activities throughout the festival. The Arts and Music stage
offers modern dancing, theatrical and improvisation shows, graffiti performance, circus and many more.
The festival camping grounds are located in close proximity to the venue, allowing the visitors easy
access to their belongings at any time.
4.1. Seasonality of local service and business.
- How to ensure local services?
- What are the seasonal diferences in demand of local services and business?
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Should be noted different needs from service areas and seasonal demands?
4.2. Cultural
projects managemet at the pheriferal coastal communities example of
Salacgriva.
- What are the organization problems?
- What are the relationships between organizers, local and summer residents?
- How local governments find solutions to balancing the different interests?
4.3. Common development projects (infrastructure, tourism and cultural management)
between native and temporary citizens.
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What are the common areas of intrests and triggers?
Also there are Leader-programme Local action groups (LAGs of Rural- and
Fisheries Network) at the Salagriva and Pärnu region.
The excamples of Leader projects.
4.4. Invisible citizens become visible in local politics.
- Interviews with a members of the Municipal Council and covernment.
Figure 5. Ainazi (source: Latvian Geospatial Information Agency)
Figure 6. Salacgriva (source: Latvian Geospatial Information Agency)
Figure 7. Tūja (source: Latvian Geospatial Information Agency)