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Visions in the North - from local prototypes to national learning

Organised by: Rådet för levande städer där Vinnova ingår
Väven, Storgatan 46A, Umeå eller digitalt Wed 25 Mar 2026 at 09:00-12:30

Are you curious about how three towns in Norrland have developed prototypes that show the way towards the attractive living environments of the future? The Council for Living Cities, the government's effort for sustainable urban development, invites you to a forward-looking conference that takes its starting point in the two-year innovation project Visions in the North, stage 2.

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I Gällivare, Svappavaara and Umeå, three teams, in close collaboration with municipalities and local communities, have used architecture, art and design as operational tools for how selected locations can be developed into attractive living environments for today's and future residents.

Based on the teams' insights and methods, we look ahead and take the lessons learned further. Participate in the discussion about the living cities and communities of the future through the teams' presentations and in-depth conversations with participating municipalities, authorities and experts.

Warm welcome!

Who is the conference aimed at?

The conference is aimed at those who work with sustainable urban development.

Where and when?

  • You can participate physically at Väven in Umeå or digitally via webcast.
  • The conference is on March 25, 2026, 9:00–12:30 with registration from 8:30.
  • There is an opportunity to participate in the following mingle 12.30-13.30
  • Lunch is available as a free option when you register for physical participation.

Registration

Pre-registration is required.

Register via Arkdes

More about Visions in the North

Visions in the North is a project led by ArkDes in collaboration with the financiers Vinnova, Formas, the Swedish Energy Agency and the Swedish Board of Housing, Building and Planning. The project is run within the framework of the Council for Living Cities.

Visions in the North on ArkDes website

Sometimes we photograph or video record our activities. If you don't want to participate in photos or videos, please let us know when you arrive.

Last updated 9 February 2026