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By WCCF Editor

Digital Growth

Stockholm has seen the growth of its digital cultural sector, with the city’s cultural producers increasing their range of concerts, performances and events offered online.

Older Online Users

There has also been a new trend of older people using social media and e-commerce.

Expanding Cultural Access

The city wants to expand cultural access for both children and the elderly by developing more community centres and programming to reach these groups. As well as increasing cultural education and experiences in pre-school and primary school.

Urban Planning

Cultural infrastructure and heritage are becoming more firmly rooted in urban planning, with culture as a driving force for the city’s development work.

Effects of Hyperlocalisation

Hyperlocalisation, as a result of more people working from home and growing e-commerce is creating demand for more vibrant cultural spaces throughout Stockholm’s neighbourhoods.

Role of Libraries

The role of libraries in city life is being reinforced by a new 2022 – 2025 Libraries Strategy for Stockholm. The strategy supports smaller libraries as hubs of local cultural activity and public library employees now go through a mandated User Experience (UX) training.

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Key Facts

  • Stockholm is one of the five fastest growing cities in Europe. Stockholm has a growing gaming and music sector, it is second only to the United States in the number of unicorn companies (start-up companies with $1 billion turnover) per capita.
  • Over 30% of its residents come from a foreign background. Stockholm has introduced its Vision 2040 programme that aims to provide democratic access to high quality culture, with a focus on young people and children.
  • Stockholm has introduced new housing development schemes that combat growth challenges and ensure the demand for new housing will be met in an ethical and culturally sustainable way.

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