Vision 2030, the City of Stockholm Has Companies of the Future Establish Themselves Clarified Its Long-Term Ambitions and Aspirations

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The vision that moves us forward! Through Vision 2030, the City of Stockholm has companies of the future establish themselves clarified its long-term ambitions and aspirations. here and that Stockholm is a magnet for resear- Our vision is a world-class Stockholm. It’s a chers, innovators and entrepreneurs. challenging vision that inspires commitment. I hope that it will also inspire the City’s employees A decisive factor in Stockholm’s competitiveness and the business community and other public and power of attraction is our well-known favour- players, both in the city and regionally, to parti- able living environment. Few of the world’s cities cipate in the development of the future of the can unite the pulse of a big city with proximity capital city and the Stockholm-Mälar region. to nature experiences and a clean city environment in the way Stockholm does. Stockholm is When the City Council adopted Vision 2030 in a city of opportunities! I want that to continue. June 2007, it was not the conclusion of a project For me, an important part of the vision for the that had continued for a few years and involved future is that we will continue to be a model most of the City’s administrations and companies city. We are the European Green Capital 2010. and many of its partners. On the contrary, it was In 2030, we will be the green capital of the world. the beginning of an exciting journey, and today we do not really know exactly where it will end. My driving force is contributing to ensuring The journey is Stockholm’s development, what that Stockholm continues to be a favourable, Stockholm will be and wants to be in the future, exciting and safe city in which to live and work. and how it will be and wants to be understood Tomorrow’s Stockholmers must be able to make and experienced by residents, businesspeople their everyday lives work well. What we plan and visitors. and decide now will benefit future generations. The implementation – building new housing Stockholm is growing. In 2008, we exceeded areas, creating workplaces, constructing new our former population record from 1960 by public transport – will take many years to realise. 808,600 residents. The forecast is that we will When taking decisions, a long-term approach reach one million residents by about 2030. is essential to ensure that Stockholm can stand That’s 200,000 more residents than we have up to the growing international competition. today. With the vision as our foundation, we Nothing is a given forever. We cannot rest on must begin planning already now to ensure that our laurels. Standing still is not an option. We Stockholm has enough housing, workplaces, must work in a goal-oriented manner by accep- pre-schools, schools and public services for a ting the challenges and opportunities of a growing million Stockholmers. major city to secure our future. We can only do it together! At the same time, we must plan how the infrastructure will work. Public transport must STEN NORDIN be expanded in parallel with the new housing areas. In 2030, clean vehicles and public transport will use Förbifart Stockholm. As the new Starting in spring of 2006 and finishing in spring 2007, in a project entitled “Vision Stockholm 2030,” the City road links together southern and northern of Stockholm outlined an overall, long-term vision for a sustainable growth and development of Stockholm. Stockholm, business activity in the entire region The project was managed by the Executive Office, and the vision has come forth through dialogue with spokesmen will be facilitated and the pressure on the for the City itself, with representatives of trade and industry, with schools and universities, as well as other public Essingeleden motorway will be relieved. authorities. The final vision, named “A World-Class Stockholm,” presents three coherent themes for Stockholm’s future development, and describes some of the characteristics of Stockholm as a city in which to live, work We must begin today to work on ensuring, step or visit in 2030. The vision is illustrated by examples of the initiatives and projects that will lead the City on the right path towards making the vision real. Many of these are shown in the map at the end of this presentation. by step, that we have a world-leading education The vision also outlines several overall strategies that will be central to the implementation of the vision. system from pre-school and compulsory school “Vision Stockholm 2030” was formally adopted by the Stockholm City Council on 11 June, 2007. to universities and research, that the fast-growing VERSATILE & FULL OF EXPERIENCES

DAVID, WHO WILL Are you dreaming of a particular educational BE 29 IN 2030 programme or an exciting job? Are you What’s the best thing about Stockholm? attracted by culture and entertainment That there aren’t just skyscrapers everywhere, they’re more like from the whole world? Then this is where summer cottages. you should live. In 2030, Stockholm will be What’s the worst thing about Stockholm? a versatile city full of experiences, with more There’s too much bad lemonade. What do you do in your to offer than anywhere else in Sweden. spare time? Play on my PlayStation 100. But Stockholm is more than that. Nature I sometimes drive a train or and water are always just around the corner, fly an aeroplane. Why do tourists want to a combination that attracts visitors from come here? To visit grandma. And go to the throughout the world. bat museum. The city also offers what may be the world’s The Stockholm pulse is renowned, and the crea- best IT infrastructure and a reliable energy tive atmosphere attracts people of all ages from supply system. Stockholm is Northern Europe’s all over the world. Cooperation between the Extensive opportunities for work number one financial city, facilitating the supply A unique city on water public and private sectors has resulted in such and education of capital for many companies. The clean lakes and waterways are inviting for projects as the new opera house, the Nobel The Stockholm-Mälar region needs labour. swimmers and boaters. Along Stadsgården and Museum, a design centre at Telefonplan, the Here you can find an occupation that matches A wide variety of urban settings Skeppsbron, people enjoy the atmosphere. Care Stockholm arena near Globen, and the new your interests, education, background and Stockholm features a diversity of city environ- for a swim? Then a journey to Söder or Norr national football arena in Solna. experience. Stockholm has a broad range of ments, all with their own character and charm. Mälarstrand is well worth it. The city’s proximity educational programmes that prepare students Most of the growth has taken place in the area to water has also created attractive housing, such A versatile city for both work and academic studies, and that around the city centre, with the expansion of as near Ulvsundasjön where new waterfront Stockholm is a city with many centres. The his- make it easy to move between work, education northwest Kungsholmen, Årstadal–Liljeholmen, settlements have sprung up. The waterways are torical divisions between the city centre and and enterprise. The natural gaps between these Hammarby Sjöstad and Värtan–Frihamnen, but also used for rapid, convenient transportation, suburbs, neighbourhoods made up of houses activities are spanned by trainee and work also as the city meets its neighbours. For popular with both Stockholmers and tourists. and of multi-family dwellings, bedroom commu- experience programmes, apprenticeships and example, the area toward Solna has developed The new cruise-ship terminal in Frihamnen nities and workplace areas have been broken up. mentorship. into a science city, and new city environments has made the city an obvious base for Baltic Sea The forms of tenure are also mixed. Various pro- have sprung up south of the city in Kungens tourism, and an increasing number of shipping jects have improved the reputations of previously A world-class business climate Kurva–Skärholmen. companies are choosing to start and end their segregated areas, making them some of the city’s In the Stockholm-Mälar region, international Other parts of the suburbs have been develo- cruises in Stockholm. The city’s position as a most attractive areas in which to live. high-technology companies work side by side ped with new workplaces and housing. High-rise leading port city has been strengthened by the The construction of Stockholm focuses on with small spin-offs in the service sector. The buildings are part of the cityscape, particularly expanded container port at Norvik. integration, and the City is using its position as creative sector is developing successfully, and in Frihamnen and Liljeholmen, where they provide a large employer to show the way to a labour culture, sports and entertainment are creating the entrances to Stockholm with some extra World-famous city of experiences market where people do not experience discri- jobs, export opportunities and growth. urban character. Stockholm is an international metropolis with a mination. The City is also cooperating with The lively business community is the result In Stockholm, the city’s natural preconditions rich assortment of museums, concerts, theatres, associations and the business community so of efficient service to businesses and a clear are taken care of in a ground-breaking way. movie theatres, nightlife, sports, galleries and that people can learn a new language, find a job regulatory and tax system that makes it easy to Active cooperation among the City, property amusement parks. Here, events of international and feel at home in the new culture. Stockholm run a business. Stockholm’s low municipal tax is owners, businesses, citizens and the police has distinction are held – everything from the tour represents a diversity of cultures, and people’s a further stimulant, as is the efficient network of made Stockholm the world’s cleanest and safest premieres of world-famous artists to the differences are seen as an asset both in cultural roads, railways, enlarged airports and harbours. capital city. Champions League final. and working life.

“Stockholm is a city with many “The Stockholm pulse is centres. The historical divisions renowned, and the creative between the city centre and atmosphere attracts people suburbs, neighbourhoods made of all ages from all over the up of houses and of multi- world.” family dwellings, bedroom communities and workplace areas have been broken up.” INNOVATION & GR OW T H

In 2030, Stockholm is an obvious centre LINNEA, WHO in the expanding Stockholm–Mälar region. WILL BE 34 IN 2030 What do you do for a living? The region’s international competitiveness I’m a psychologist and is strong and it is seen as Europe’s top growth environmental doctor. What sort of education region. It features a dynamic, innovative have you had? University degrees in the Natural business community that successfully Sciences, Medicine and Psychology. Are you employed or competes in the global market and is char- self-employed? Employed. At an enormous hospital, acterised by knowledge-based activities, the New Karolinska in Solna. innovative power and cooperation with Who do you help? My patients, the environment and the education and research institutes. people who make compliment robots.

A world-leading knowledge region Knowledge-focused investments in compulsory Stockholmsmässan exhibition halls attract The centre of a strong, growing region At the region’s universities and other institutes and upper-secondary school entail that universities people from all over the world. Several new Efficient transportation makes Stockholm the of higher education, the labour force of the future and other institutes of higher education can hotels have increased the region’s attractive- hub that links the entire Mälar region together. is educated. In conjunction with companies, compete with prominent international educa- ness, and convenient connections make it easy All the prerequisites for the business community knowledge is produced here that will drive social tional institutions. The region has moved its to travel to and from the region. Stockholm– are here. Many companies, particularly interna- development forward. Both basic and research positions forward within a series of research Arlanda Airport is the Nordic hub for all air tional ones, choose to locate their headquarters education maintain high international quality. areas, and new research cooperation is developing traffic with direct routes to the metropolises and research and development operations here. A focus on knowledge, learning and stimulating with the help of grants from the EU and other of the world. This applies especially to companies in the IT, study environments for all students characterises sponsors. Supplementary airports are found in Bromma, life science, environmental technology, financial the city’s compulsory and upper secondary At the IT University in Kista Science City, Västerås and Skavsta – which has a new rapid and other knowledge-intensive industries. schools, which have extensive freedom to find the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and train connection, the Skavsta Express. Train and Investments in education, from the first their own ways to achieve results. School leaders Stockholm University have strengthened each boat connections also increase accessibility. years of school to research at a high academic and teachers design the activities themselves, other’s competencies. In the same way, Karolinska level, have provided the region with a skilled without bureaucracy or detailed regulation by Institute’s position in life science has been rein- An environmentally sustainable city labour force that few others can match. This is politicians. Cultural and linguistic competence forced with competence from the Royal Institute Innovations have resolved many environmental one of the reasons that so many businesses are utilised and boost Stockholm into a world- of Technology (KTH), Stockholm University, problems, and the city is well on the way to choose to establish operations here. The market leading knowledge region. the Stockholm School of Economics and Uppsala achieving its goal of being fossil fuel-free by 2050. for business-related services is also expanding Careful monitoring and follow-up mean that University. The Karolinska–Norra Station district The actions that have been taken have reduced significantly. Demand is high for lawyers, no student leaves compulsory school without is now one of the world’s foremost areas for life energy consumption significantly among both accountants, economists, restaurants, hotels, good basic knowledge. Children and parents science. companies and residents. Almost exclusively, cafes and shops. have major influence. There is an extensive Cooperation among different players has also Stockholmers drive clean vehicles. Smart traffic Overall, the region offers favourable condi- selection of schools with various focuses, and created new educational programmes. One solutions and information technology have tions for the development and commercialisation they meet the needs of children with learning example is the financial and insurance programme increased accessibility and further reduced of innovations. It features high-quality education difficulties as well as those with special talents. at the Värtan financial centre, which is a collabo- emissions. Many Stockholmers use public tran- and research systems, a dynamic business com- Upper-secondary school provides a favour- ration among KTH, the Stockholm School of sport, when they do not choose to cycle instead. munity and venture capital. Here, ideas evolve able foundation both for working life and con- Economics and Stockholm University. Environmentally sound methods and materials into new products and services. New companies tinued academic studies. Vocational program- are used for all new buildings. Together with the spring up from the highly innovative environ- mes match the requirements of the labour An international meeting place City, Stockholm’s companies have broadened ment, and existing ones strengthen their com- market. Entrepreneurship is a natural part of In 2030, the Stockholm–Mälar region is an the range of environmentally efficient housing. petitiveness. education. important international meeting place. The con- The region’s population increase has had little ference centre in downtown Stockholm, the or no effect on the local environment, making “Investments in education, trade fair facility in Kista and the expanded Stockholm an international role model. from the first years of school to research at a high aca- “The region’s population demic level, have provided increase has had little or no the region with a skilled effect on the local environ- labour force that few others ment, making Stockholm an can match.” international role model.” CITIZENS’ STOCKHOL M

AGNES, AGED 26 In 2030, Stockholm is the hub of an IN 2030 accessible, safe region without social How do you get around in Stockholm? or physical barriers. People travel, By underground, a boat and my red V8. live and meet here. The city also Whereabouts in Stockholm do you live? features much-appreciated social In Örnsberg. Close to the café and the zoo. services that supply Stockholmers What happens if you fall ill? I press a button on my computer. with extensive opportunities to Two if I’m really ill. choose between various providers of Do you have any children? Yes, Moa, Johanna, Johan, Ulla health and care services and schools. and a hare. Democratic and safe Wide variety of housing Stockholm works continuously to improve local The Stockholm–Mälar region offers a substantial democracy and equality among citizens. Partici- range of housing – everything from small and pation in elections is high, and no one faces dis- large apartments to houses and row houses with crimination because of gender, origin, age or various forms of tenure. Owner-occupied flats social status. Social services, healthcare, police, are common. New construction has become schools and civil society work together to ensure Active and healthy old age possible through simplified planning and con- A smoothly operating transportation everyone’s needs are met. Stockholmers have the world’s longest average struction permit processes and efficient coordi- system Stockholm offers a safe, inspiring environ- life expectancy and many continue to work nation among the City’s administrations and The new bypasses west and east of the City, and ment in which to grow up. From pre-school to after retirement. Similarly, people are becoming regulatory frameworks. Specific investments the extension of Norra Länken and the E18 upper-secondary school, the curiosity of children increasingly healthy. Senior citizens have a positive have been made to build housing with simpler international motorway, have made transporta- and youth is looked after. Because of the rich view of the future. They are pleased to share standards and lower housing costs, in part to tion easy in the Stockholm-Mälar region. The assortment of leisure activities, children and their experiences in non-profit organisations, ensure that young people gain access to the region is linked together by the extensions of young people feel good physically, psychologically but also in working life. Age discrimination is housing market. The broad variety of housing the City Line rail link and the tram route from and socially. The City, business community and successfully combated, and there is a rich has made it possible to choose between different Hammarby Sjöstad to Slussen and from Alvik organisations are involved to create meeting assortment of cultural and leisure activities for forms of housing throughout the city. to Solna and Kista. The underground now runs places that cross generational boundaries. fellowship, connection and closeness. from Odenplan to Karolinska Hospital, from Stockholm is a safe city in which to grow old. A close-knit city Hagsätra to Älvsjö and from Kungsträdgården Social services based on freedom of Care of the elderly is characterised by personal Stockholm is a city without physical or social to Nacka and Tyresö. The City tramway connects choice influence, security and respect for the needs of barriers. Through a series of new projects and northwest Kungsholmen with the new city Social services are publicly financed, but their individuals, with a guarantee that provides clear cross-sector routes, the city’s districts have been district in Värtan. operation is characterised by diversity. Residents information on what the individual can demand linked with each other and neighbouring munici- Public transport functions flawlessly, and an and businesses are in focus, both for the City’s from the care system. Employees who care for palities. Where major traffic routes prevent increasing number of people choose to use it. governance and the services provided. Efficient, the elderly have the required competence. people from moving between different areas, Major investments have been made to increase rapid service is as natural as friendly personal Issues related to dignity and friendly treatment tunnels are built or overdecking projects are the number of tramways and to expand public contact. With the help of various online solu- are important parts of education and competence constructed. transport fuelled by electricity and biogas, inclu- tions, Stockholmers can communicate about development. The right of the elderly to choose All of the city’s districts feature a mix of ding marine transport. The transportation system public services around the clock and choose their housing is guaranteed through a system housing, companies, culture and services. This is characterised by environmental technology health and care services and schools operated based on freedom of choice. applies particularly to the downtown area, and logistics that have essentially neutralised by various players. This provides security, self- As a complement to operations based on where additional housing has been added, and in carbon emissions. determination and quality of life. social-security benefit decisions, many non-profit the Järva and Söderort districts, which have The investments were possible thanks to Initiatives to guarantee quality have attracted and voluntary initiatives are available. The elderly been enriched with exciting workplaces, new a broad regional consensus and new financing extensive international interest. The City’s role as can also choose additional services for which row houses, single-family dwellings and tenant- solutions in cooperation with the state and the a procurer and evaluator of welfare services guar- they pay themselves, in addition to the services owned apartments. Attractive green areas and private sector. Infrastructure projects can now antees high-quality social services for citizens. to which they are entitled because of social- the city’s water are always nearby. be implemented much more quickly. The City takes substantial responsibility for its security benefit assessments. Continuing to live in one’s own home is seen as an option, not an citizens’ working environments and has the lowest “ sickness absence of Sweden’s municipalities. obligation. Major efforts have been made to increase the number of “All of the city’s districts feature tramways and to expand a mix of housing, companies, public transport fuelled by culture and services.” electricity and biogas, inclu- ding marine transport.” VISION & REALITY

A strategic undertaking International cooperation Today, the vision of a future Stockholm is a stra- In a globalised world, international cooperation is Cooperation with the business tegic undertaking from the City of Stockholm. increasingly important. The Stockholm-Mälar do not correspond with reality. This makes it even community The City’s entire organisation has been charged region has favourable prerequisites to develop more important to consistently market Stockholm To make the vision a reality, it is essential to with the task of working toward the vision. into the obvious hub of the Baltic Sea region. on a long-term basis as The Capital of Scandinavia. have shared goals and a partnership among the Accordingly, the vision will guide priorities and Accordingly, it is important for Stockholm to City, other public-sector players and the busi- characterise development work within the city. actively participate in the international arena Symbols and conceptual projects ness community. This applies particularly to Monitoring developments and evaluating assess- and place a priority on cooperation with other It is important for the City to develop spectacular, the development of the area near Karolinska– ments will be important tasks for the achievement regions and major cities. momentous projects in conjunction with other Norra Station and in Kista Science City. of the planned goals. players. These projects will make the vision clear Stockholm – The Capital of Scandinavia and become symbols of the Stockholm of the Urban policies for sustainable growth Regional cooperation Competition among cities and regions is in- future. They may include the development of the The Stockholm–Mälar region is of great Reinforcement of the ongoing regionalisation in the creasing, which makes marketing and profiling city, but also other development work that can importance for the whole of Sweden’s economic area is vital for Vision 2030 to become a reality. A increasingly important. International recognition comprise matching job-seekers with the needs growth. This requires that national policies have strong consensus and decisive power are required of Stockholm is currently relatively low. The City of companies, integration projects or the City’s an urban perspective and consider the region’s from the various public-sector players throughout is sometimes linked with views and values that quality initiatives. specific circumstances, with high costs for hous- the region, particularly in transportation. ing, premises and salaries, long travel times,

complex decision-making processes and the risk “To make the vision a reality, of segregation. it is essential to have shared The municipal equalisation scheme must be goals and a partnership among modified, and the allocation of state funds for the City, other public-sector infrastructure must increase. It is also essential for state sector governance players and the business to become more flexible and harmonised, partic- community.” ularly for the application of planning and construction legislation and the Environmental Code.

“Today, the vision of a future Stockholm is a strategic undertaking from the City of Stockholm. The City’s entire organisation has been charged with the task of working toward the vision.” Täby 13 Take a glimpse into tomorrow

The year is 2030. Come with us on a tour of the projects that are being Sollentuna implemented as part of the City of Stockholm’s Vision 2030 – A World-Järfälla S Class City. Larger city expansion areas and other significant housing pro- T jects are marked in red. For further information, see www.stockholm.se. T

1 1. Kista Science City design centre are the hub of an area in cooperation with the Stockholm T

Kista Science City is an integrated that features creative activities and County Council and the City of Solna. T area featuring world-leading IT and new housing. The district provides the ideal base T T telecom companies. Housing, areas for world-class research programmes T Danderyd for walking, shops, cafés and restau- 8. Trams and underground and businesses specialised in life T T rants make the area inviting. Travel simply! New tramways and sciences. Sundbyberg underground lines in Stockholm and the surrounding municipalities sim- 17. Citybanan 2. Vällingby centrum T One of Sweden’s largest shopping- plify transportation for a great many Citybanan, a six-kilometre-long T centre renewal projects was inaugu- Stockholmers. The thin dashed lines railway tunnel with two new stations, T rated as early as March 2008. Retail show some of the new routes. has doubled rail capacity through area has increased by 70 percent, Stockholm. In conjunction with T T T T

T and the new buildings blend in well 9. Liljeholmen – Årstadal Mälarbanan, it is essential for railway S T T Lidingö with the area’s urban core with its Now the city centre has definitely traffic from a local, regional and T 2 Solna T S taken a leap across Årsta bay. Here national perspective. T famous 1950s environment. S T S S the city centre’s density and range 20 T S T 18 T S 3. Älvsjö centrum of offerings are combined with prox- 18. Stockholm Royal 15 S S S A modern and clearly regional hub. imity to natural areas and recreation. Seaport T 14 T T T S The expansion of the Stockholm From Husarviken to Loudden, new T S T T T S International Fairs exhibition halls, 10. Slussen housing and workplaces have been S S T T T T 4 plans for the Spårväg Syd tramway After 70 years of service, Slussen has developed. The Värtan financial T 19 T T and the extension of the under- been renovated and rebuilt. The new centre and the modernised port T 8 T T 17 T T 16 ground from Hagsätra have spurred links to Stadsgården and Skeppsbron operations with a new travel centre T S T T S T T T the development. make the area even more important are strong profiles in the area. T T T S S as a meeting place. S S S 21 4. Stockholm Public Library 19. Nordvästra S S S S 5 T S The expanded Stockholm Public 11. Hammarby Sjöstad Kungsholmen T S S 10 Library and the area surrounding Here the city centre has been linked Here the compact central city has T T T Odenplan is a lively place, with such with the districts surrounding Ham- seen the addition of 15,000 work- S T T S attractions as the City Line’s new marby Lake and with Nacka. About places, 8,000 residents, and shops, S station and a new shopping mall. 30,000 people live and work in the cafés and restaurants. Strandparken T S T S country’s largest development pro- and Lindhagensgatan are examples 9 T T S T S 1 1 5. Förbifart Stockholm ject, with a focus on water and the of new zones in the area. T S S S T environment. T Förbifart Stockholm, a new 21- S S T kilometre-long road circuit, is 20. Annedal 7T S T T T S planned to link regional centres in 12. Norvik The area around Bällstaviken, close S T T S T the north and south and streamline The expanded port at Norvik in to Bromma airport, accommodates T T the traffic flows across Lake Mälaren. Nynäshamn provides increased a large number of new homes and T T T capacity for freight and passenger workplaces. City planning has taken T T 6. Kungens Kurva traffic in the region. This has led to place in cooperation with the City T Nacka – Skärholmen the establishment of housing and of Solna and the municipality of T 3 T T S T For many Stockholmers, the largest workplaces in Stockholm’s former Sundbyberg. T retail area in the Nordic countries port areas. T 21. Klara Hotel and 6 T is an easily accessible alternative to T the city centre. Through a partner- 13. Arlanda Conference T T

T ship with the municipality of Hud- Stockholm Arlanda Airport is stra- Near Stockholm Central Station, S T T dinge, the area has become a closely tegically important for the entire new housing and a hotel and confe- T connected regional centre near the Stockholm-Mälar region. High-speed rence facility of international standing T E4/E20 motorway. trains from central Stockholm allow have grown forth as part of this new T passengers to reach the airport in western city district. To the north, 7. Telefonplan 20 minutes. the railway yards have been decked T An area focusing on form and design over and Klarabergsgatan rebuilt. T Huddinge T T has grown up around the classic indus- 14. Karolinska T

– Norra Station T trial environment near Telefonplan. S The Konstfack university college of A brand new city district that combines T art and design and Designens Hus housing and workplaces has been built 12

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S Toward a world-class Stockholm

Now that our elected representatives in the City Our challenge now is to transform the vision Council have taken the decision for a long-term into reality. We must plan for tomorrow’s vision of a world-class Stockholm, all committees Stockholmers today. Who do we think they are? and City employees will work to realise the vision What are their expectations of us in Stockholm? of the future that has been presented. We will Will their wishes for municipal service be the achieve this by transforming the comprehensive same as today or will tomorrow’s residents goals into our reality and familiarising ourselves demand something else? The focus of our efforts with what the vision means for our operations should be our citizens and their right to efficient, and for each one of us. high-quality service that is characterised by freedom of choice for the taxes they pay every month. Vision 2030 entails obligations. We will not be satisfied with mere approval – we will achieve We are working hard to sketch new housing world-class standing. The vision includes an areas and infrastructure that includes the con- ambition to constantly strive for development struction of a ring road around the city and new and improvement, and by knowing what is hap- public transport. We are concerning ourselves pening in the operating environment, we can with how universities and other institutes of ensure that we are at the leading edge. It is higher education can cooperate more effectively important to understand that, regardless of with each other, the business community and what we do in the city, our contributions to the those of us in the public sector to create an work are important for ensuring that Stockholm international force of attraction and coming will remain a fantastic city tomorrow. Everyone generations of Swedish Nobel prizewinners, but must be involved! That’s because it is not really also to ensure that the new corporations of the the international marketing initiatives of the future spring forth from research in our region. business service director and Stockholm Busi- ness Region that determine whether we obtain Stockholm is not just the capital of Sweden. new large-scale establishments of workplaces. It We believe it is also the capital of Scandinavia. is not their work that determines whether com- We want to be the hub of an expanding Baltic panies want to stay in Stockholm or move over- Sea region. A clear vision that indicates the way seas. Instead, this is determined by how we, in forward for the whole of our organisation and all of our different roles, treat residents and lets all our partners know where we hope to go businesspeople, by whether it is simple or com- prepares the way for our success. plicated to contact the City as it exercises public authority, whether we have high-quality pre- IRENE SVENONIUS schools and schools so that people are confi- dent that their children are receiving a good education, and whether quality housing can be obtained and commuting times are reasonable. The existence of exciting big-city life with restaurants, events, sporting activities and culture is also important.

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