Prepared: Risk

What risks and consequences follow from a changing climate? How are Sweden’s municipalities working to protect against cloudbursts, flooding, and landslides?
Welcome to an evening on climate adaptation – on the work of municipalities, what it means for design and urban planning, and the radical solutions that may be needed.

Our cities are vulnerable in a changing climate. They are often densely built, with large paved areas where water cannot seep into the ground. What will municipalities need to do to meet a warmer and wetter future? Is preparedness enough?

The evening begins with architect Ulf Mejergren presenting the Lift House, a radical response to climate adaptation. This is followed by a panel discussion where four experts reflect on conflicting goals, design, and good examples.

During the evening, drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at Torget via Swish.

Panel:

• Sofie Storbjörk, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor, Linköping University
• Paula Mackenzie, Landscape Architect and Partner, White Arkitekter
• Ann-Sofie Eriksson, Head of Section for Planning, Safety and Environment, SKR (Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions)
• Henrik Storm, City Architect, Municipality of Värnamo
• Moderator: Kris Johnson-Jones, Senior strategist at ArkDes