Vårgården
Client
Skärholmen City District Administration
Project group
Åsa Drougge, Stina Hellqvist, Stina Näslund
Year
2018-2020
Location
Vårberg, Stockholm
Photo
Robin Hayes
Slideshow
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During the spring of 2018 the city of Stockholm (Stockholms stad) in collaboration with Nivå carried out a community dialogue survey in Vårberg. The local residents were invited to take part in the decision-making process on how best to spend the budget in order to promote a sense of security in the physical environment. Different community proposals were combined to arrive at a plan to upgrade the existing Vårgården park and playground in the centre of Vårberg. Nivå were commissioned to develop a proposal for the execution of the park redevelopment. The park, which had been run-down, became a safer environment and was given a new lease of life through the addition of new features, routes and lighting. The design of all new facilities was guided by the place and the wishes of the community.
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At the centre of the park, a generous open gathering area was created with seating, barbecues and a large canopy for shade. Today, Vårgården acts as a meeting place within the neighbourhood, with space for play, sports, celebrations, barbecues and community gardening.
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