56th IFHP WORLD CONGRESS GOTHENBURG 2012
Study visits and seminars
During the congress days there are study visits with belonging seminars in different parts of the city. The study visits covers project, happenings and areas i Gothenburg which in different ways are relevant and connects to the congress theme. The combination of study visits and seminars is a try to connect theory and practice, but also a way to show parts of the city and at the same time develop the theme from different perspectives. In line with the theme of the congress, one is supposed to in an easy way get to the different places with public transports.

Below you will find a table of contents covering a selection of happenings, projects and areas where study visits are appropriate.



Backa Röd
– building for the future – Low-energy building in Backa Röd



RiverCity Gothenburg
– we build the city over the river, sustainable urban development of the river city area from a holistic city perspective


Centrum för Urbana Studier, Utveckling Nordost, Mellanplats och SDF Angered
– Capacity-building processes focusing citizen participation

Fotograf: Christian Jönsson

Future Selma
– a town square, whose development is shaped by residents, property owners and government





Gårdstensbostäder
– Together! Tenants' influence in the domestic environment




Kongahälla
– a whole new world in Kungälv




Konstepidemin
– artists, cultural engagement, collaboration and diversity



Mistra Urban Futures
– new methods, forums and collaboration for the cities of the future





MölnDala Fastighets AB – Forsåkersområdet
– an older industrial area become a new urban district in central Mölndal





Room for Young Culture
– How do discussions and work aimed at promoting involvement proceed when young people are involved from the outset?




Senior Gothenburg
– What is good for the elderly is good for sustainability





SMS
– social aspects and citizen dialogue in city planning and development




Stadsjord
–pigs and beans as agents of change in urban Gothenburg




Swedish Association of Architects
–housing construction in Gothenburg from the 1940s through to the present day

Fotograf: Bert Leandersson

White arkitekter AB, SDF Västra Göteborg, Opaltorgets Förvaltnings AB
–The Apple Orchard, Frölunda torg and Opaltorget – urban development from architects, constructors and managers perspective

Älvstranden Utveckling AB
– The river area is our display window for urban development in Gothenburg

Fotograf: Hans Wretling



Eriksberg –The Älvstrand model

Fotograf: Hans Wretling



Kvillebäcken –Sustainable development

Fotograf: Hans Wretling


Lindholmen Science Park –Triple-Helix

Fotograf: Hans Wretling


Skeppsbron –public dialogue