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The Stockholm districts that are getting a facelift (and why)

Stockholm is the fastest-growing capital in Europe. But as the population increases, there's work to be done to make sure the growth has positive effects.

The Stockholm districts that are getting a facelift (and why)
Kista Science Tower. Photo: Jordgubbe/Creative Commons

One way the city is addressing its burgeoning society is by building for better social integration. 

It’s something that Mia Lundström, a Stockholm-based urban planning consultant, has made her top priority for the past several years. 

“Without social integration, people don’t meet each other or come to understand different cultures. This leads to conflict, which in turn causes a lot of damage both financially and on a personal level.”

Following the successful regeneration project she ran in Jakobsberg, a district in the Järfälla Municipality, Mia is now turning her sights towards Kista in the north-west of Stockholm.

Find out more about her plans to breathe new life into the area, as well as how other organisations in the city are building for social integration.

Read the full article on the Invest Stockholm website

This article was produced by The Local Client Studio and sponsored by Invest Stockholm.

ESSENTIAL SWEDEN

Banks, bills and mortgages: Essential articles for life in Sweden

Wondering which banks give mortgages to foreigners, or what happens if you are struggling to pay a bill? Essential Sweden this week answers those questions and more.

Banks, bills and mortgages: Essential articles for life in Sweden

Interest rates may soon drop, but there’s still hope if you’re finding it hard to pay your mortgage each month.

Which bank should you use if you’re a recent arrival to Sweden? We asked our readers for their tips: here’s what they said,

We hope you never find yourself in the situation that you’re unable to pay a bill in Sweden, but it’s good to know what happens if you do, just in case.

Owning a second home is relatively commonplace in Sweden, and they often sell for under a million kronor in more remote areas. But what should you take into account when considering a purchase?

People who arrived in Sweden as adults often need to top up their pension savings, and one way to do this is via investments. What are the different types of investing and how do they work?

Finally, if you’re planning on buying a home any time soon, it’s worth knowing which banks require you to have permanent residency in Sweden before you apply for a mortgage. 

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