Svenska Stadskärnor

MalmöSweden
Written By Simon Nielsen

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We’re passionate about the cooperation between public and private actors. We seek to heighten the understanding of the town center as a generator for growth.

 

Location: Malmö, Sweden
Contact: Björn Bergman

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The Swedish Association of Towns and Cities is a national, not-for-profit, membership organisation established in 1993. Our members are 200 municipalities, organisations and private companies and the aim is to promote local partnerships between the public and private sector to develop attractive City Centres all over Sweden. We support our members with education, networking, processing tools and coaching.

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No Pulse Without Yours

You may never reflect on the question of why your city centre is important, but there is reason to think about it. You are involved in influencing which city centre you want in the future, through your choices. What is it worth to you – for business, for the environment, for social sustainability, for the visitor, for the investor, and the tax revenues? How is your city centre controlled? Who decides whether it should be nice or ugly and boring?

Does The City Center Have A Future?
Does The City Center Have A Future?

“The city center is in fact a result of all the changes throughout history and will survive through adaptation. We decide together what it will look like and what role it will play in the future, by engaging in collaboration, harnessing our consumer power, and influencing politically.” Björn Bergman, CEO at The Swedish Association of Towns and Cities, asks an essential question: What kind of city center - and future - do we want?

Organized Complexity: An Interview With Björn Bergman
Organized Complexity: An Interview With Björn Bergman

Björn Bergman, CEO of Svenska Stadskärnor (Swedish Association of Towns and Cities) delves into the essential values of town and city centers and the key role of public-private partnerships.

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