De Grote Verbouwing, or The Great Transformation, is an independent learning environment, incubator, and public programme that aims to foster significant societal changes by 2030. Initiated by a diverse group of social actors, it brings together entrepreneurial citizens, governments, businesses, and organizations to work on actual breakthroughs and achievements in various fields.
The organization focuses on developing strategic projects, known as Future Places, which are designed to strengthen flourishing ecosystems, economic chains, and local well-being and prosperity. These projects are developed in collaboration with local governments, businesses, and citizens, and are intended to be replicable in many locations.
The Great Transformation operates through a variety of initiatives, including public conversations, conferences, and workshops. For example, it has organized discussions on the transformation of Brussels, featuring international policymakers and local organizations working on fundamental transformations. It has also developed a series of prototypical projects to accelerate energy transition in existing urban neighborhoods and village centers.
The organization's approach is characterized by a focus on collaboration, innovation, and practical solutions. It aims to create a visionary framework for the multiplication of local initiatives, and to support the development of policies that can accelerate and properly land social transitions. With its emphasis on collective action and tangible results, The Great Transformation seeks to contribute to a significant transformation of our living environment.