Utilization and long-term renewal of building volumes according to today's standards and in the public interest, particularly in the village center along traffic axes and in unattractive locations; Preservation and improvement of commercial spaces in the village center for shops and offices; Provision of affordable spaces for public and non-profit activities; To this end, it can also implement employment programs for people without a job; In general, creation of affordable residential and commercial spaces with good quality standards, especially in the village center of Schwanden. The village building cooperative can mediate, buy, sell, rent, lease, acquire and transfer properties in building rights, realize new and renovation projects itself, provide contributions or loans to third parties if necessary, and provide advisory support as far as possible. The village building cooperative does not aim to make a profit, but uses its assets and income to achieve the aforementioned goals and public interests. It is a non-profit cooperative and is politically and denominationally neutral. The village building cooperative limits its activities to the area of the village of Schwanden.