Do you ever imagine what the urban areas of the future will look like? We do no different. Every day. This is what we would like to share with you. How we design and develop this city together with our clients. Stories about great collaborations, cases, ideas and solutions. We like to inspire you with our stories, columns and news items.
Biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate. By increasing urban green-blue areas and applying regenerative principles, cities can unlock benefits like increased carbon capture, better air quality, cooler temperatures and enhanced public health. 42%—that’s the potential for increasing urban green-blue cover, according to a Sweco study of 22 cities in Europe. Read more
In the UK and Ireland, Sweco’s urban mobility experts work closely with cities and local authorities to design and expand the infrastructure for active travel. Read more
In a new Urban Insight report from Sweco, experts delve into cities’ preparedness to withstand the impact of rainfall-induced floods on critical infrastructure. Read more
Sweco´s engineers have been comissioned to build new metro lines and extend existing lines in several European countries. Explore and learn more about the groundbreaking metro projects in this article. Read more
The Forum discussed a shared vision to implement a European resilient transformation. Gain insights from the Forum from the Sweco experts who were onsite. Read more
Sweco has developed a labelling system for climate adaptation called State of Your Street. The system provides decision-makers and citizens with instant insights into the impact of climate change through a labelling system that measures climate change effects on cities. Read more
What makes a neighbourhood resilient? According to Jani Päivänen, an expert at Sweco in Finland, it's all about connections and flexibility. Read more
Architect Carlo Negri, one of the authors and the International Director for Architecture overseas projects at Sweco in Sweden emphasizes the importance of building resilience in the food system and using water in a resilient way to grow food. Read more
We want the local neighbourhood to be safe as well as enjoyable for everyone throughout the year. Involving children in redesigning their neighbourhood is important because their perspectives and wishes differ from those of adults. Read more
How can we plan and design public places that are attractive to everyone? At Sweco, architects, engineers and urban planners work together with the citizens, local authorities and institutional partners to redesign places and neighbourhoods. Read more