Visit the annual exhibition, themed this year around “The Power of Community.” KeileCollectief and AIR showcase how cooperative and collective models can contribute to a sustainable and future-proof city.

The exhibition explores how communities and cooperative organisational models, such as the area cooperative in the Keilekwartier, offer new perspectives on circular urban development. Central to the exhibition is the question of how equal collaboration between government bodies, market parties, knowledge institutions, and residents can lead to integrated solutions for social and spatial challenges. The exhibition demonstrates that collaboration is not a side issue, but a prerequisite.

Through dozens of projects, the exhibition is structured around four themes:

• Rotterdam Communities
• M4H principles and ambitions for the Keilekwartier
• Cooperatives
• Future plans for M4H

These themes address various domains such as construction and housing, energy, mobility, water and green spaces, waste, and wellbeing. Inspiring examples from everyday life provide tools for an integrated and holistic approach to shaping our city and neighbourhoods. The exhibition not only looks ahead, but also reflects on earlier cooperative movements from the past. Are we once again on the verge of a cooperative transition?

Rotterdam as a Case Study

Rotterdam serves as the starting point of the exhibition. Across the city, a growing movement of initiatives and organisations is emerging in which collective ownership and social value creation are central. From energy and housing cooperatives to neighbourhood organisations and worker collectives. These practices demonstrate how city makers actively contribute to an inclusive and resilient city.

From Local to National

Alongside examples from Rotterdam, the exhibition presents inspiring cooperative models from other cities. These best practices show how collectivity can act as a driving force for change in areas such as housing, energy, healthcare, and urban development.

During the Rotterdam Architecture Month, the exhibition will be complemented by an in-depth programme featuring networking events, expert sessions, and public conversations.