China : SymbioCity

SYMBIOCITY CHINA

Transforming our cities improving lives

SymbioCity in China

The SymbioCity Pilot Project in Duyun had the overall objective of enhancing the capacity of local governments in China in sustainable urban development and service provision to citizens.

The project consisted of two parts. The first was a pilot application of the SymbioCityapproach, which involved cooperation managed jointly by the Swedish Association of Local Authorities (SALAR), SKL International and the China Association of Mayors (CAM) and benefited the municipality of Duyun and the Swedish municipality of Eskilstuna.

The second part was to implement the Citizen Service Centre (CSC) concept, developed jointly by CAM and SALAR between 2008 and 2010.

Key Achievements

A foundation for long-term municipal exchange is established and contributes to increased awareness and enhanced knowledge in both countries.

Strengthened institutional capacity of Duyun to develop an urban environment that is sustainable and conducive for more efficient service delivery and enhanced quality of life for the inhabitants.

Duyun functions as a model and inspiration for other Chinese cities in terms of sustainable urban development and citizen service provision.

Budget 6.55 million SEK

2012–2013

Duyun

The partner municipalities Duyun and Eskilstuna jointly developed an Urban Sustainability Review (USR) of Duyun. The USR resulted in indicators, scenarios, impact analyses and an action plan.

The project resultant Citizen Service Center Guidebook was used to establish a pilot CSC in Duyun. The Swedish municipality of Eskilstuna used its own experience from working with CSCs to provide input on the establishment of CSC in Duyun.