Collaborating
The sharing economy offers innovative solutions for sharing, renting and replacing under-utilized assets, often using digital platforms, visualization technology and ICT that informs about supply and demand.
The concept of sharing cities connects ICT, people and cities. Sharing Cities Sweden worked to connect together partners from business, the public sector, academia and civil society.
Sharing services in the test-beds related to 1) the utilization of spaces (premises, housing, green infrastructure, shared public space etc.) and 2) the utilization of goods and services (tools, clothing, toys, handicrafts, etc.). Transport and mobility were included to a certain extent.
Sharing services can contribute to reduced energy and climate impact and sustainable development, but also promote social innovation and sustainability in the city. Sharing services can also contribute to a wide range of different sectors.
Viable Cities is a Swedish strategic innovation program for smart and sustainable cities. Sharing Cities Sweden is a program of Viable Cities. Viable Cities brings together around 50 stakeholders in research, industry, government, local authorities and civil society. The vision for Viable Cities is that Sweden inspires and takes a leading role in energy and climate transitions through smart sustainable cites.
The lead partners for Sharing Cities Sweden included Lund University, KTH, City of Malmö, City of Umeå, and City of Göteborg.