Friday, May 6, 2016

Playgrounds in vulnerable zones refurbished – Aftonbladet

Community. the government wants to see a refresh of the outdoor environments in poor areas. Now, landowners apply for money to improve, for example, playgrounds, football fields and walkways.

In today’s outdoor environment in vulnerable neighborhoods in many hold both scanty and precarious.

– These areas do we have a pretty poor outdoor environment, while there are people who do not afford high-end leisure pursuits or going on expensive holidays without is referred to his neighborhood. Then it is especially important that it works, that it’s nice and that they want to stay there and meet other people, says Finance Minister Per Bolund (MP), which also manages the housing issue.

Solid project

Landowners in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas can now apply for money to renovate the outdoor environment. This can include everything from playgrounds, stadiums and parks to bicycle and pedestrian paths and lighting. The requirement is that the sites are openly available and that there is no entry.

At stake is a total of SEK 200 million to be allocated in 2016. The state accounts for half of the cost, there is no upper limit. However, there is a lower limit of SEK 100 000 to ensure that the projects are of a more solid and long-term nature.

– Is it a little more advanced play area with climbing frames and larger bets with various tools can cost between 300,000 to 400,000 crowns. In such cases, the support of 200 million between 1000-1500 playgrounds around our metropolitan areas. It could create new opportunities for play and socializing, says Per Bolund.

Security Vulnerabilities

A review has recently highlighted the significant safety on playgrounds around the country. But any further effort to access the problem does not plan the government.

– It’s basically a municipal responsibility to ensure that the general environment and even playgrounds are safe and safe, says Per Bolund.

FACTS

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Total 200 million in financial assistance to landowners who want to build new or renovate to improve the outdoor environment in socio-economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

National replace 50 percent of the cost.

Minimum to search for is 100 000 crowns. There is no upper limit.

The money can be applied for in 2016, and if everything is not needed, it may be an extension.

with the socio-economically disadvantaged neighborhoods are located in areas where there is a concentration of households with low purchasing power. Some examples are Tensta-Rinkeby in Stockholm, Bergsjön in Gothenburg and Malmoe.

Source: Government

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