A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
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Urban Futures in Sweden : Visioning and Re-Imagining the Swedish City
Rapid urbanization of Swedish cities leads to many challenges e.g. decreasing access to nature, safety and security issues, poverty, and increasing disparities. Addressing these and preparing for what is ahead in the decades to come is a critical aspect of urban governance. In the Nordic region, there is a growing interest in engaging with urban futures through foresight, visioning, and speculative thinking. In this study, we focus on Sweden and explore the use of such methods also with the ambition to understand how inclusive or not such activities are, and how are questions of sustainability included. The study compiles a dataset of 62 projects across Northern, Mid, and Southern Sweden, highlighting regional priorities and challenges. The projects aim to enhance urban infrastructure, promote social inclusion, address climate change, and engage youth in civic processes. Notably, 39% of the projects are located in vulnerable areas, reflecting ongoing concerns with socio-economic disparities. The geographical distribution of projects shows a concentration in Southern and Mid Sweden, with a notable increase in Northern Sweden in recent years. This study contributes to the understanding of how academia can partner with societal actors to promote sustainable urban futures and highlights the potential of future literacy in urban governance.
Urban Futures in Sweden : Visioning and Re-Imagining the Swedish City
Rapid urbanization of Swedish cities leads to many challenges e.g. decreasing access to nature, safety and security issues, poverty, and increasing disparities. Addressing these and preparing for what is ahead in the decades to come is a critical aspect of urban governance. In the Nordic region, there is a growing interest in engaging with urban futures through foresight, visioning, and speculative thinking. In this study, we focus on Sweden and explore the use of such methods also with the ambition to understand how inclusive or not such activities are, and how are questions of sustainability included. The study compiles a dataset of 62 projects across Northern, Mid, and Southern Sweden, highlighting regional priorities and challenges. The projects aim to enhance urban infrastructure, promote social inclusion, address climate change, and engage youth in civic processes. Notably, 39% of the projects are located in vulnerable areas, reflecting ongoing concerns with socio-economic disparities. The geographical distribution of projects shows a concentration in Southern and Mid Sweden, with a notable increase in Northern Sweden in recent years. This study contributes to the understanding of how academia can partner with societal actors to promote sustainable urban futures and highlights the potential of future literacy in urban governance.
Urban Futures in Sweden : Visioning and Re-Imagining the Swedish City
Rodela, Romina (author) / Hast, Shilan (author)
2024-01-01
doi:10.5281/zenodo.14673735
Paper
Electronic Resource
English
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