In our third episode recorded live at the Urban Future Conference 2023, we sat down with Jenny Rydén, Project Manager of Sustainability for the Municipality of Varberg, Sweden.

With her, we talked about a significant urban development project that the municipality has undertaken over the past five years: moving the harbour and developing a seaside city district.

Overview of the episode:

01:52 - Teaser: If Varberg were an animal, which animal would it be?

02:49 - What is Jenny's background?

04:46 - Where is located the municipality of Varberg? What is it known for?

06:46 - What is this major urban development project Jenny is working on?

08:24 - What are the challenges and successes encountered on this project?

10:34 - How does sustainability play a role in the project?

12:25 - How can municipalities that are undertaking similar projects focus on creating sustainable places?

17:20 - What kind of partnerships are needed for projects like this to succeed?

20:55 - The challenges of lengthy administrative processes

25:00 - Pieces of advice for cities wanting to undertake similar projects

29:20 - Inspire Us: our guest shares an inspiring story

31:30 - Ending Question: To you, what is a Smart City?

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