Das Beet

In the Zollinlandplatz, a place is to be created that does not yet exist in Bremerhaven. It is about the joint design of a non-profit area, a creative free space, which is to be enriched by many with life, ideas and culture. A place in the green, which invites you in summer to meet with friends and neighbors while enjoying food, drinks and programs.

Our aim is to create an outdoor gathering place on the Zollinlandplatz in Bremerhaven. A place for get-togethers, recreation and common activity. In doing so, one focus of the Zolli-Initiative—the expansion of plant diversity and animal species—is to be further implemented by growing herbs and vegetables in our own plant beds. As much as possible, avoiding the generation of non-recyclable waste. We want to create and expand awareness for a better handling of ourselves, the environment and the available resources. In this way, we would like to illustrate the thought in cycles and place it more in the focus of our daily activities. In addition, das Beet and the Zollinlandplatz should be a cultural contact point for all people of all generations, all nations, all cultures and all sexes. The goal of this campaign is, with your support, to cover the costs associated with such project.

If you’re interested in revitalizing an inner-city open space,

If you’re interested in illustrating sustainability in a free-wheeling context,

If you’re interested in wastestreams running in cycles.

If you’re interested in creating an attractive open space and meeting place close to the city center,

If you’re interested in good quality food and drinks offered by a Container-kioskcafé,

If you’re interested in new design and development possibilities flourishing in the Zolli’s open space,

If you’re interested in more happenings in Bremerhaven,

Or if you can think of 1000 more reasons why this project deserves your contribution?

…then we are counting on you and your support. ????

Due to Corona, the opening of our project has unfortunately been delayed. Moreover, it was planned to generate initial funds from a circus trailer in the form of a to-go Kiosk during the conversion of the container. The anticipated crowdfunding at the end of March was also postponed because the situation in the catering trade could not be assessed. All the more reasons why we need your support now.
The container has been ordered and some of the equipment is already in place. However, there is still a good deal missing to complete it. For this reason, not only financial support is of great help, but also donations in kind.
The 7000 Euro will be used to finance the interior of the container. This includes:
-Electrical and water connection
-Floor and inner lining
-Container hatch
-Interior equipment (e.g. stove and oven, a double-sieved carrier machine for good expresso, a refrigerated counter, a dishwasher, a double basin, glass refrigerators, a freezer, lightings and more)

At the same time, the design of the outdoor area will incur additional costs. The money from the second funding target is therefore to be used primarily for this purpose. This includes the extension of raised plant beds, wind protection, sunshades and comfortable seating facilities. It should also be cozy in the community garden, where we have planned an open-air cinema beside the plant beds. For this, we still need a beamer and a screen. Furthermore, we are planning to convert a construction vehicle into a sound wagon. This will serve as a stage for concerts and performances, as well as storage for the technical equipment. The sound wagon can then also be used for other events in Bremerhaven.

Transparency is important to us right from the start, so we will keep you informed of the developments and financing through our channels (Instagram and Facebook). Also, we have uploaded a large part of the required materials as “Rewards”, hence you can see directly how your support is needed and how it will be used.