This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. VINNA In-depth Masterplan for VINtrosa-Latorp-Hidinge-LanNA NEW BRIDGES Project Workshop, Kaunas June 2010 Örebro and Lekeberg Municipalities, Sweden

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Priority challenges identified -Priorities of QL from the citizens meeting the strategy for Sustainable development -Integrated and cross-sectoral co-operation -Dialog

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Main issues How to use and combine the knowledge and priorities of QL with the political targets and strategies for Sustainable Development? Developing a sustainable way for integrated and cross-sectorial urban-rural co-operation Long term strategy for Dialog (citizens and policymakers)

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Decision process 1st Stakeholder meeting:Varberga Nov 19th 2009 Local NGO:s, organisations and inhabitants were directly invited. Outcomes Priorities of QL depends on age, sex, culture and socio- economic status The priorities of QL is both this-and-that Is it desirable and possible to build a sustainable society on the priorities of QL wished from the citizens?

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Decision process 2nd Stakeholder meeting: Ånnaboda Dec 10th 2009 Politicians and civil servants from the municipalities of Örebro and Lekeberg were directly invited Outcomes Starting point for a urban-rural co-operation between the two municipalities Lekeberg and Örebro Identifying demands for public transports, care of elderly and local service as primary focus Important parts of the co-operation are dialog with citizens, integration and innovative planning

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. VINNA: In-depth Masterplan for VINtrosa-Latorp Hidinge-LanNA Main aims: Effective use of common resourses Long term urban-rural co-operation on public transports, care of elderly and local service Both QL and sustainable development in mind Dialog with the citizens – a tool for better planning of the society Geographical scope: Lekeberg and Örebro Municipalities Target group(s): NGO:s and Inhabitants in 4 rural areas, Politicians and civil servants in Lekeberg och Örebro municipalities.

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. The pilot action geographical scope Focus area: Villages close to E18, on both sides of the municipality border. Border between Örebro and Lekeberg municipalities E18

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. VINNA: In-depth Masterplan for VINtrosa-Latorp Hidinge-LanNA Strategies and programs: The Master plans for Lekeberg and Örebro municipality Strategies and political targets for Sustainable development Local strategies and national goals for Public Health Institutions and stakeholders to be involved: Lekeberg and Örebro Municipalities, Local NGO:s and inhabitants in the Geographic areas, The Individual Development Centre, The National Traffic Centre, The County Council and The Region Development Council etc.

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. VINNA: In-depth Masterplan for VINtrosa-Latorp Hidinge-LanNA Main implementation steps (timeframe): Dialog – directly invited inhabitants and NGO:s (3rd Local Stakeholder Meeting) June 16 th 2010 Outcomes and analyses – planning and decisions together with the political steering group August 20 th 2010 Next Dialog – involving more citizens and NGO:s than them from the local area

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. VINNA: In-depth Masterplan for VINtrosa-Latorp Hidinge-LanNA Potential obstacles and risks: Lack of time for the Politicians (it is “general election” in Sweden September 2010) New political majority 2011 New political majorities in both municipalities – lack of understanding the co-operation founding

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Questions to discuss PROJECT PARTNERS COMMENTS ON Selected challenges identified by Örebro- Lekeberg team How to take advantage of the citizens ' most innovative ideas Quality of life and sustainable development – is it possible?

This project is part-financed by the European Union (European Regional Development Fund), the Finnish Ministry of Environment and the partners. Thank you for your attention! Feedback and comments are very welcome! Eva Jonsson Lekeberg Municipality, Eva Norman and Eva Järliden, Örebro Municipality, Sweden