SHORT DESCRIPTION: Founded in 2011 in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of the Sveavägen 44 project in central Stockholm. Roofscape Sveavägen is a 0.3 hectares park/green roof with more than 70 different species adapted to the conditions of the site. The plants come from typically wind-swept, dry and exposed locations in the landscape; steep slopes in the mountains; the Outer Archipelago or barren dry meadows on Gotland. The only care over the year is a mowing in the late summer after the seed spread. No watering except the natural rain. The rooftop serves also as a place for informal meeting and for recreational purposes. The focus of the place is on the environment and sustainability.
KEY ACTIVITIES: Roofscape Sveavägen is a place of diversification (including both plant communities and insects) in order to create a natural biotope that would take care of itself. Additionally, Roofscape Sveavägen aims to convert the office space into a modern meeting place integrated with the environment. It serves also as a place for recreational activities with spaces for walks. The rooftop spread the message of health and well-being, social justice, cohesion and equity.
RELEVANT DIMENSION: private sector/corporate/company, led by non-government actors, diversification and preservation park.
BUSINESS MODEL: private sector
