Department of Environment and Urban Planning - We develop Linköping!

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1 Department of Environment and Urban Planning - We develop Linköping!

2 Our task is to create an active and well functioning urban and rural community for the people of today and of the future.

3 Our core values Courageous Human Virsetile

4 Our mission statement The department of Environment and Urban Planning is a modern organization, which enables the city of Linköping to develop competitive, interesting and moving urban planning and long-term sustainability.

5 We are responsible for the entire process of community planning and development Planning Realization Management Land purchase Detailed planning Surveyance Construction Local development framework Planning permission Maintenance Environment and safety Public transport planning Management of municipally-owned land

6 Urban Planning Process From idea to reality Building permit Property forming Environmental inspections Comprehensive planning City Planning Infrastructure Maintnance Land and development

7 Our processes Managment processes N E E D City and land planning Ensure good environment and health Convey and develop geographic information Implement and ensure construction Ensure space for city development Accessable attractive city environments S A T I S F A C T I O N Support processes

8 Three Committees The committees which govern the environment and urban planning in the city are: Urban planning committee Which includes traffic committee Building and environment committee Municipal executive committee

9 Department of Environmental and Urban Planning Part of the municipal council structure A politically governed organization Four offices four areas of responsibility About 240 employees

10 Department of Environment and Urban Planning Director Department of Environment and Urban Planning Project C Linköping Project manager City Architect Operations support and monitoring Senior administrative officer Senior finance officer Senior Personell officer External focus Internal focus Building Permit office Environment and Public Health Office Technical and planning office Local Land Survey Building Permit Public Health City planning GIS and Landscape information Bulding Inpection Food hygiene Maintenance Transportation service Land registration authority Environmental protection Land and Development Urban environment Comprehensive planning Sustainability and Environmental Communication

11 Attractive cities are growing We plan for a population growth in the municipality from to inhabitants. We continue to build new housing in attractive locations. Two new important projects - Inner city expands across the river. - Vallastaden, an expo in 2017.

12 Our goal is to create a sustainable city Walking, cycling and public transport are given priority in traffic planning. Nature areas in the city are maintained and developed. We approve and supervise all activities which could effect the environment negatively. We offer a free advice and assistance service to the public and to companies on matters regarding energy consumption and climate.

13 What are we working on right now? Ostlänken - high speed train and relocation of the train station. Inner city plan - Develop the inner city by strengthening the existing city center and let it expand over the river Stångån to Kallerstad, a new city district. Vallastaden; an expo in 2017 Carbon neutrality 2025 Current housing situation National Legislation

14 Service and coordination Customers service centre answers citizens questions by phone, by visit or by internet. Company service gives companies advice and assistance on matters concerning planning permission, vacant building sites and on how to make applications for building permission etc.

15 Planning permission office Screens planning permission applications and makes sure that new buildings are suitably adapted to the surrounding area. Gives grants to disabled persons who need to adapt their homes. Gives free advice and assistance service to the public and to companies on matters regarding energy consumption and climate.

16 Environment and public health office Inspects restaurants and other food-handling establishments to secure that you will get safe food. Acts so that chemical use and pollution decreases. Works on reducing problems in housing environments from radon, damp, mildew and noise pollution.

17 Community services and planning office Forward planning Compiles long-term plans for how land and water resources in the city will be used, for example dwellings, parks and commerce. Is responsible for traffic planning in the city.

18 Community services and planning office Town planning Draws up detailed plans for land and water areas and for building. Plans and develops public transport in Linköping. Represents the council as landowner. Prepares sites to meet the needs for housing, industry, commerce, offices and public services.

19 Community services and planning office City environment Makes the city s parks, open spaces, squares and streets more attractive, accessible and safer. Builds new streets, bridges, tunnels and pedestrian and cycle tracks. Looks after municipal-owned woods, nature reserves and other nature areas. Compiles and distributes information on nature areas in the municipality. Works on improving traffic safety in Linköping.

20 Community services and planning office Maintenance Looks after our streets, squares and parks. Keeps the city free from litter and graffiti. Tarmacs our streets, repairs damaged bridges and other traffic contrivances. Makes the city safer by providing more outdoor lighting and by pruning hedgerows and shrubbery. Is responsible for summer flower-beds, outdoor cafés and restaurants, market trading and arranging events in public places.

21 Municipal land registry and surveyors office Produces map information and maps for planning and building. Makes changes to and registers property boundaries at the request of landowners. Gives addresses and names to streets and squares.

22 Department administration office Gives support to the departments different offices. Is responsible for finances, staff, information and marketing, journal registration, purchasing, research and development. Give service and support to local politicians.

23 This is what we do for you!

24 Winter illuminations give life to the city in the dark months of the year

25 A plan for a city of the future

26 S:t Lars park - a meeting place for all

27 We are planning for a new central railway station east of the river Stångån Ostlänken - high speed railway

28 The horticultural park Trädgårdsföreningen an oasis in the city centre