Open call: Visions in the North step 2 - ArkDes

Open calls / Open call: Visions in the North step 2 Open calls Completed Share: Open call: Visions in the North step 2 Facebook X Email Norrbotten & Västerbotten Open call: Visions in the North step 2 Practice-based research The Council for Sustainable Cities together with Boden, Gällivare, Kiruna, Luleå, Skellefteå, and Umeå municipalities invite six interdisciplinary teams to collaborate in creating sustainable, beautiful and inclusive living environments, in short and long term. This Open Call marks the second step of the project ‘Visions in the North‘. Sustainable living environments are shaped by continuity, multiple perspectives and local knowledge. In Norrbotten and Västerbotten, some of the largest investments ever in green transition, technology and infrastructure are currently underway. This initiative imposes significant demands for more housing, attractive living environments, and long-term sustainability. How can we create sustainable places and housing in a short period while utilizing existing resources and establishing enduring high-quality living environments? ‘Visions in the North step 2‘ is an independent part of the earlier ‘Visions: in the North‘, conducted in 2022. The call aims to explore and bring fresh perspectives into the urban development process, seeking new methods to formulate long-term management and development strategies. The call targets interdisciplinary teams of designers, architects, visual artists and other innovation actors to address specific locations in the municipalities. Open calls .pdf(283kb) Read the open call. Click here to read the full open call (in Swedish). .pdf(204kb) Attachment 1 Vinnova's guidelines for funding. The document is written in Swedish. The Council for Sustainable Cities – the Swedish government's initiative for sustainable urban development The Council for Sustainable Cities is a collaborative effort among Sweden’s government agencies with the mandate to enhance municipalities‘ conditions for developing vibrant and sustainable cities and communities. The Council includes: Boverket, Folkhälsomyndigheten, Formas, Myndigheten för delaktighet, Naturvårdsverket, ArkDes, Energimyndigheten, Tillväxtverket, Trafikverket, Vinnova, Riksantikvarieämbetet, Statens konstråd, as well as the county administrative boards and the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR). Learn more: hallbarstad.se ↗ Financier Vinnova, Energimyndigheten and Formas, within the framework of The Council for Sustainable Cities. Collaborative partners Managed by ArkDes for The Council for Sustainable Cities, in collaboration with Boden Municipality, Gällivare Municipality, Kiruna Municipality, Luleå Municipality, Skellefteå Municipality and Umeå Municipality. Application period 28.02.2024–04.04.2024 Read about the project: Projects Completed 2025 Norrbotten & Västerbotten Visions in the North step 2 Practice-based research Praktiknära forskning News 20.05.2024 Six Teams Selected for Visions in the North step 2 Designed Living Environment