Örebro, SE launched a digital equipment free lending pilot program to bridge the digital divide
The Municipality of Örebro launched a digital equipment lending pilot program at the public library and train station. The pilot program was designed to help residents in socio-economically vulnerable areas access digital equipment. Residents can borrow digital equipment such as computers and tablets for free for social issues, projects, and educational purposes. The borrower must be 18 years of age or older to borrow the equipment for a limited period of time.
Örebro, SE
Sweden
Örebro, SE deployed a mobile digital workshop bus to teach residents about the city's digital tools
The Municipality of Örebro partnered with Trainstation, Discover by Örebro and Mötesplats Västdeploying to deploy a mobile digital workshop bus to teach residents about the city's digital tools. Residents and municipal employees will access the mobile bus as a digital meeting place to learn about digital tools and the opportunities of digitization with experienced supervisors.
Örebro, SE
Sweden
Örebro, SE is building Sweden's first climate-neutral office building entirely out of wood
The Municipality of Örebro launched the "We give the architect power" pilot project to encourage more innovative construction by giving architects greater influence over the land allocation process. The pilot rewarded Utopia Architects with a feasibility study to develop Sweden's first climate-neutral office building. Climate neutrality in the project will be mainly achieved by making the entire building out of wooden frames instead of steel and concrete and mounting solar cells on the roof.
Örebro, SE
Sweden
Örebro, SE gifted employees digital value checks for COVID work ethic and to support local business
The Municipality of Örebro gifted its employees SEK 2,000 worth of digital value checks to thank them for their hard work during the COVID-19 pandemic. These tax-free digital value checks can be exchanged for goods and services in the community to support local businesses. The municipality sent every local entrepreneur an invitation to join a digital system for using the value checks and currently there are 186 local companies registered in the system.
Örebro, SE
Sweden
Örebro, SE is partnering with Flowbird to offer residents an all-in-one parking payment mobile app
The Municipality of Örebro is partnering with Flowbird to implement a mobile app payment solution to accompany the procurement of new parking meters. The municipality will use the Flowbird Parking all-in-one solution to replace a series of parking fee apps and tariffs from different suppliers. Residents will be able to scan a QR code on the new parking meters to register their arrival, submit payments, and receive receipts via the Flowbird Parking mobile app.
Örebro, SE
Sweden
Örebro, SE is expanding free public wi-fi access and broadband fiber connections for residents
The Municipality of Örebro is partnering with KumBro Development Inc. and Örebrokompaniet to expand free public wi-fi access and broadband fiber connections. The municipality is investing in a well-developed digital infrastructure to offer visitors, residents, and businesses better opportunities with simple, flexible, and free access to the internet.
Örebro, SE
Sweden
Örebro, SE created a junk hunt event to encourage residents to pick up rubbish with movie tickets
The Municipality of Örebro created a junk hunt event to encourage residents to pick up rubbish. Participants posted pictures on social media with the hashtag #haldörebrorent after filling a bag with rubbish found littered in the area. Each participant was automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win two movie tickets. The junk hunt event was the first initiative in the new Örebro municipal waste plan designed to reduce local litter.
Örebro, SE
Sweden