Hestra Förskola. Rummet som den tredje pedagogen
Strömstad is a small city located on the Swedish west coast. Urbanization and development is acurrent issue for the municipally, as for many other in the current situation. The municipal housingcompany Strömstadsbyggen is one of the parties involved in the extensive development that mustbe implemented to meet the changes and developments which the issue holds.One area that is of interest in the discussion is Rådhusberget - this due to the existing infrastructureand unique qualities that the area holds. In order to achieve the best solutions possible for the area,Strömstadsbyggen wishes to listen to what the existing tenants at Rådhusberget thinks and feelsregarding the area and its future potential.This thesis has therefore been carried out in collaboration with Strömstadsbyggen and has beenaimed at identifying the current tenants' thoughts and opinions in the existing area of developmentand infill potential. The aim of this work was also to investigate how the tenants value their homeand local environment in its current state, and what their wishes are for the possible futuredevelopment of Rådhusberget.To achieve analyzable results concerning how the tenants perceive these aspects, an extensivesurvey have been carried out which were sent out to all tenants in the area. Additional interviewswith residents and staff at Strömstadsbyggen has also been performed. The results obtained throughthe survey and interviews lay as foundation for the discussion and conclusions presented in thisthesis. Furthermore, a set of recommendations and focus areas has been developed which aresupported by the results and studied literature.In summation, the survey shows that the respondents generally are content with their current livingat Rådhusberget. The result also showed that the respondents prioritize the view from the areahighly, as well as the low rent that characterize the area. The majority of the respondents believethat the outdoor environment is one among several important aspects to focus on when it comes tothe development of the area, and lastly, eco-friendly accommodation with good opportunities forrecycling are desirable amongst the respondents.The final recommendations given to Strömstadsbyggen involve actions for the existing buildings aswell as what should be the focus of new, future living. Replacement of existing balconies, improvedmaintenance and asset management are examples of actions that should be performed on existingbuildings. Increase attractiveness and focus on the external environment is included in therecommendations for the future.