Malmö experiments with the “sharing economy”

Malmö experiments with the “sharing economyâ€

The city is home to one of four Swedish testbeds seeking a new paradigm for city living (VIDEO)

A national program is currently taking place in Sweden called “Sharing Citiesâ€. It is a multi-stakeholder initiative aimed at tackling the excessive consumption of resources prevalent in contemporary societies. The alternative model that will be put to the test is that of the creation of “sharing citiesâ€.

The city of Malm̦, which is one of four cities in the country to test this approach to urban planning (the others are Stockholm, Gothenburg and Ume̴), recently unveiled a 3D computer model of its new climato-smart district РSege Park. It gives people the chance to see what life could be like before the neighborhood is completed in 2025.

The idea of ​​“Sharing cities†is to seek out and share discoveries and approaches

A sharing economy might sound bohemian and a bit too leftist to many people, but this initiative is as serious as it gets. It has strong participation from Swedish universities, businesses and municipalities.

The sharing economy means that people share goods and services so that everyone can own less and at the same time have access to more. In Sharing City Malmö, the question was asked whether the sharing economy can help reduce climate impact for residents and at the same time reduce socio-economic gaps by creating a city with good living conditions for all. Emphasis was placed on testing new sustainability solutions and, above all, on promoting the prospect of sharing in the development of the new residential area.

In Sege Park, all the actors involved will work together to create a local innovation system around housing, services and infrastructure. Here completely new methods will be developed for sustainable urban development.

“By entering the 3D digital model, you, as a resident or potential resident of Malmö, can explore the opportunities that will exist for living and living sustainably in this attractive park environment â€, explained Juliet Leonette, project manager at the city of Malmö and coordinator of Sharing City Malmö.

The Sege Park district, located in the eastern part of the city, will feature around 1,000 new homes, a mix of newly constructed and renovated older buildings. Many aspects of life there, which were previously supposed to be part of its private domain, will be integrated into the community scene. This means that many premises, equipment and tools will be shared, thus reducing costs, increasing efficiency and creating a sense of community.