Uppsala municipality has named two winning entries in its Open Call for cultural actors focused on place development.
Nearly 50 applications arrived, of which 40 were deemed qualified. The two winners are Samtal med platser i rörelse by Duefri AB at Säbygatan 13 in Främre Boländerna and En kulturdriven omvandling av Panncentralen och Ulleråker by Kollektivet Livet AB.
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This year Lindesberg and Nora take part in Open Art with one work each. The exhibition marks its tenth edition as a biennial in Örebro County.
Uppsala Municipality's cultural committee named recipients of three cultural awards on 4 June 2026. The scholarships and prize will be presented later this autumn.
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Uppsala Municipality has opened voting for the five finalists in the 2026 architecture prize. The prize, awarded since 2020, recognizes buildings, parks, facilities, or urban environments with high architectural quality and sustainable solutions. Voting runs until April 26.
Uppsala Municipality has selected Peab and JM as anchor actors for the development of Uppsala Södra. The two companies will play a central role around the planned railway station.
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Uppsala municipality is hosting a democracy theme day on April 11 at city hall, open to the whole family. This complements other local initiatives like the Demokratisdagar lecture series in Gottsunda. The program addresses questions on how the municipality is governed and how residents can get involved. City director Birgitta Pettersson emphasizes the chance for residents to shape community development.
Uppsala Municipality and UKK will reopen the renovated Vaksala torg on June 6 with Vaksalafesten. The square features more greenery, seating, and shade to serve as a meeting place for all ages. The event kicks off Sommar på UKK with free entry.
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Dalarna's sports gala 2026 took place on Wednesday evening at Magasinet in Falun, awarding eleven prizes over about three hours. Profiles like Roberto Vacchi praised it as a success. Here are all the winners.