The Norrby25 subproject in Viskans park is entering its next phase: construction. Before planning the Norrby25 subproject, work began with listening to residents through a workshop and a special focus on children and youth. A special report gathered input from young Norrby residents aged 6 to 18 over five days, collecting 41 responses.
Wishes from the youth report included more swings, slides, benches, color, better lighting, and more vegetation to make the place lively and safe. According to Borås stad (official), Hedvig Jansson emphasized the importance of listening to frequent users of the space. A workshop at Norrby torg yielded similar feedback: more play opportunities, seating, and meeting places.
It is always important to listen to those who use the place the most.
Safety was an important issue, with lighting and more people in motion highlighted as crucial. According to Borås stad (official), Hedvig Jansson noted that community input revealed a desire for shared spaces accommodating children, youth, and adults together. The specific construction activities planned for the Norrby25 subproject have not been detailed.
It is unknown when exactly the construction phase will begin or what the expected completion timeline is. How the feedback from residents and youth will be specifically implemented in the design also remains unclear.
It became clear that people want to be able to be in the same place, but in different ways – children, youth, and adults together.