A strong business sector and labor market, good population growth, sustainable community building, good schools and developed culture and leisure – this is the recipe for Umeå’s exceptional growth. Umeå municipality aims to grow from today’s 132,000 inhabitants to at least 200,000 inhabitants by 2050. Growth should be ecologically, socially, economically and culturally sustainable.
Janet Ågrens drives the development process with a strong focus on sustainability issues to ensure that Umeå takes the lead in the climate transition and that the entire municipality is given the conditions to grow safely and securely.
“Umeå will develop towards the future in a way that makes life easier, greener and better for ordinary people. Simply put, a safe and sustainable Umeå.” she says. It’s work that works – Umeå is the largest Swedish city without vulnerable areas.
We look forward to welcoming Janet to the Bünsow Business Growth Forum!