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Ystad –
a coastal city a regional core and
Sofie Wedin Planning officer Susanna Winblad Project manager
Ystad
30 000 inhabitants Area 350 km2
70 % agricultural land
The beach towards the Baltic Sea is 40 kilometer
45 minutes to Malmö
25 minutes to Sturup (airport)
1 hour to Copenhagen
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Objectives – political goals
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1. 1% population increase
2. Democracy and participation for all 3. Youth unemployment to decrease 4. Quality development
5. Attractive employer
6. Environmental Action and Public Health Programmes
7. A balanced economy
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Assets and associations
• Wallander
• Third busiest passenger ferry port
• Strong brand
• Attractive holiday destination
• Wide cultural range
• Good business environment
• Beautiful nature
• The sea
Take the climate change into account
Positions
Defend the cultural environment
Develop city nearby villages
… and challanges
• Aging population
• Infrastructure investments
• Take advantage of the flow through the port
• Regional core
• Create conditions for a good life
• Establishment opportunities for companies
• Low level of education
• Inclusive labor market
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