The group home on Åkersbergsvägen underwent renovations that did not initially include plans for art, but after completion, art was added to the space. This addition was made possible as the administration managed to allocate funds in connection with a new construction project, intending to invest in LSS (Act concerning Support and Service for Persons with Certain Functional Impairments) homes. The specific artworks chosen and the amount of funding allocated have not been disclosed, nor has the timeline for the renovation and art addition been confirmed.
Residents of the house were involved in choosing the artworks, with an art consultant compiling a portfolio of possible pieces for them to vote on. Tilde Kahn, a resident, expressed happiness about the art but noted she does not like all the paintings and would prefer to choose entirely by herself. Tilde Kahn has not yet decided which paintings she likes best, though she leans towards two pictures in the living room.
The number of residents who participated in the voting process and which other LSS homes received similar art investments remain unknown. Kajsa Fex Fritz, the library manager in Arboga, pushed for the art purchases, emphasizing the importance of accessibility to art. This initiative reflects a broader effort to enhance living environments for individuals with functional impairments through artistic engagement.