TOWN MEETINGS has its genealogy in past regular GDR events from 2009–2010. These include Home Cinema, where the screening of films that touch upon different aspects of domesticity, neighbourhood organisation, urban planning and alternative politics, take place; Thursday Night Supper, occasions for cooking, eating and discussion with various guests, and the midterm manifestation GDR GOES ON which consisted of a series of events over four days in domestic, private, and public spaces in Utrecht.
Volksbuurt Museum, Waterstraat 27–29, Utrecht)
www.volksbuurtmuseum.nl

Front facade & entrance
The Volksbuurt Museum finds its seed in Committee Wijk C, founded in 1974 to preserve and recover the neighbourhood, where Casco is also situated, in response to rapid urban renewal and demolition projects. GDR works will be cohabiting with the various documents and objects in this local folks’ museum. A fledgling GDR apartment “museum” is also be annexed here!

Shop and foyer, where some neighbourhood groups meet

The Volksbuurt Museum's contribution to the GDR exhibition
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