Innovation in urban planning

Digital democracy paves the way for municipal development in Härnösand and Nykarleby. This project is a feasibility study in urban planning, highlighting innovative approaches and promoting cooperation with Finland to streamline processes and increase accessibility. By leveraging digital technologies, we aim to revolutionize the way citizens engage, ensuring inclusive participation and informed decision-making.

Bild på Nykarleby stad, Sambiblioteket i Härnösand och en kvinna som står med Vr-glasögon.

Projektet/The project

Digital democracy is paving the way for municipal development in Härnösand and Nykarleby. This project is a pre-study in urban planning, highlighting innovative strategies and promoting collaboration with Finland to streamline processes and increase accessibility. By leveraging digital technologies, we aim to revolutionize the way citizens engage, ensuring inclusive participation and informed decision-making.

May 2024
The project begins.
AI can be used in urban planning - Härnösand receives EU support (tidningenangermanland.se) External link.

June 2024
Joint participation in the Imagine the Metaverse External link. conference. Participants include Åbo Akademi University, the City of Nykarleby and the Metacity network, URBACT.

August 2024
Härnösand and Åbo Akademi University visit Nykarleby.

September 2024
Åbo Akademi University and Nykarleby visit Härnösand.

Contact us

For more information contact:

Jennie Olofsson
Project manager
+46-70 301 18 31
jennie.olofsson@harnosand.se