Bringing Temporary Urban Measures to Life A Case Study of Hammarkulletorget
Typ
Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Design and construction project management (MPDCM), MSc
Publicerad
2023
Författare
FRANTS, PALINA
MATTSSON GRANLUND, LAURA
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Sammanfattning
Globalization has led to urban transformation and challenges in suburban public spaces.
As cities expand, suburbs suffer from declining urban functions and loss of historic
character. The UN Agenda 2030 aims for inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable
cities. Social sustainability is crucial for suburban development, which requires
wellfunctioning public places. Sweden, including Gothenburg, faces socio-economic gaps,
with Hammarkullen being a particularly vulnerable area. Efforts from organizations
such as Framtiden and Bostadsbolaget aim to improve conditions, counteract
segregation, and increase safety and equality. Temporary urbanism offers potential
solutions that require clear guidelines and approaches for social sustainability.
The aim is to investigate how Hammarkulletorget can develop into a meeting place with
temporary measures as a planning tool. The goal is to understand how temporary
urbanism can promote social sustainability in urban development and formulate a
proposal to contribute to the development of Mixköket and the attractiveness of the
square. The research outcomes aim to provide Bostadsbolaget valuable insights into the
possibilities and implications of implementing temporary measures at
Hammarkulletorget. Furthermore, to benefit from understanding the potential of
revitalizing the square and promoting social sustainability.
To answer the report's purpose and questions, 17 semi-structured interviews were
conducted to understand how other actors work with similar issues. In addition, 21
observations were carried out at Hammarkulletorget to investigate the flow of people.
Finally, a literature study was carried out to gather an understanding and perception of
the chosen topic.
The results show that to create an attractive meeting place, Bostadsbolaget needs to
prioritize activities for young people, engage in civil dialogue and bridge the gap
between Hammarkullen’s current narratives. Open dialogue and mutual understanding
are crucial for progress and change in the area. In conclusion, Bostadsbolaget is
recommended to establish the following operations in Mixköket: Jobhub, second-hand
and recycling store, creative studios, premises for community life or leisure centers and
food from local actors.
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Ämne/nyckelord
Development, Pop-ups, Sustainability, Temporary, Container, Social, Urban, Vulnerable, Squares, Measures