Green densification: How do you imagine a denser and greener future for Lund?

Lund is experiencing significant growth, aiming to become a regional hub of knowledge and innovation. According to the Översiktsplan (2023), the city has a target of developing 30,000 new homes by 2050 to accommodate an increasing population. However, this growth poses a challenge: how can the city densify while maintaining its valuable green spaces?

As urban areas expand, there is a risk of losing recreational and cultural spaces, which contribute to the city's identity and residents’ quality of life. This event provides an opportunity for the public to reflect on and propose solutions for urban densification without sacrificing sustainability and social spaces.

This interactive activity encourages participants to propose ideas for Lund’s urban development while considering environmental and social factors. The activity consists of writing down ideas on color-coded sticky notes to suggest how Lund can become denser while preserving its green areas. Participants are asked to be as specific as possible, including details such as location and quantity. Once the idea is written, participants place their sticky note directly on a large-scale printed map of Lund in the location where they believe the idea should be implemented.

By bringing together different perspectives, this collaborative mapping activity will generate new ideas and insights on how to create a greener, denser, and more livable city.

The event is open to the general public. No prior knowledge is required, just a genuine interest in shaping the future of Lund.

Hosted by students in the international master's programme in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science (LUMES) and the Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS)

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The event is part of Sustainability Week 2025, which runs between 5-10 May. Sustainability Week is an annual event in Lund organised as a joint venture by Lund University and Lund municipality. The week serves as a platform for bringing together ideas, raising public awareness and for inspiring sustainable change.

See the full programme at hallbarhetsveckan.event.lu.se