Open call: Visions: in the North

The Council for Sustainable Cities, together with the municipalities of Kiruna, Gällivare, Boden, Luleå, Skellefteå, and Umeå, invites interdisciplinary teams to take part in shaping sustainable, beautiful, and inclusive living environments. This open call is part of Visions in the North and aligns with the ongoing work within the New European Bauhaus initiative in Sweden.

The New European Bauhaus provides an opportunity to rethink what society can be and who gets to shape it. It is a creative and interdisciplinary initiative that brings together art, culture, social inclusion, science, and technology to explore future ways of living.

Currently, large-scale green industrial investments are transforming Norrbotten and Västerbotten. What does this transition mean for people, places, and culture? What narratives can emerge from this shift?

The six municipalities, together with five government agencies within the Council for Sustainable Cities, invite teams to develop ideas based on the unique conditions and processes in these regions. Teams may include designers, architects, engineers, creatives, researchers, and students from various disciplines. The concepts should generate future scenarios and visions that support municipalities in developing resilient, fossil-free, and inclusive living environments.

Collaboration is key to meeting these challenges. We need to think boldly and innovatively while maintaining a practical approach. The call seeks to bring together creative and interdisciplinary teams to contribute to the development of sustainable living environments from multiple perspectives.