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This proposal was selected because:

Implementation requirements: In particular, the exact location must be approved, it must be outside the usual market areas, and a permit for the event must be obtained. 

Lausanne’s First Free Market

Avatar: Magalie Magalie

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Are your closets overflowing with clothes, books, or other items you no longer need? The free market is here for you! Come share a friendly moment and do a good deed!

Instead of throwing them away, bring them to the free market. During your visit, enjoy browsing through the items others have dropped off: you might find some treasures and participate in upcycling workshops. 


The amount requested to carry out the project

19,700 CHF


Your project in detail:

Just like networks for exchanging services and knowledge, this free marketplace will be a fully integrated part of an alternative and sustainable economy.

At this free market, items we might otherwise throw away get a new lease on life. Plus, you won’t be limited by how much money you have. New connections form naturally; people interact with one another in a joyful and friendly atmosphere over a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

The Boursealoz association, founded by Romaine, Magalie, Séverine, Dani, Pia, Lurdes, and Maya, hopes to organize Lausanne’s first free market.

This association organizes clothing and toy swap meets as a completely independent initiative at various locations in Lausanne, and the most recent sale was held at Pôle Sud.

The goal of this project is to offer a large venue with a wide selection of items, games, and clothing for adults and children. To achieve this, the association needs to rent a large hall (such as the Montbenon Casino or the Beaulieu Market Halls) in order to cater to and satisfy all Lausanne residents.

Access to the free market is open to all and requires no registration. Participants can bring items (clothing, shoes, books, etc.) or come empty-handed and take whatever they like.

Lausanne residents will be free to choose items generously donated by others and take them without spending a dime.

We’ll take care of everything: setting up, welcoming visitors, and clearing away “orphaned” items at the end of the day. You don’t have to staff a booth or pick up your items at the end of the day—just come, enjoy yourself, browse, chat, and go home with a smile!

To complete the process, items that have not been claimed are collected by partner organizations, associations, or other entities.


The objective of your project

The goals of our initiative are to reduce waste by extending the life of our belongings, cut back on consumption, find great deals, rediscover the value of free items, and have a good time.


The exact address of your project, if known, as well as the neighborhood(s) involved:

Lausanne and a Potential Site for the Free Market

Your organization’s name:

Boursealoz

Séverine Sudres, Maya Thonney, and Romaine Stotzer

Your contact information (required)

Participatory Budgeting Contact Information (limesurvey.net)



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