Urban transformation
When a society changes, a new one emerges.
The urban transformation in Gällivare and Malmberget is something you can see with your own eyes. It's not about plans on paper, but about houses being moved, areas disappearing, and new neighbourhoods being built. Everything is connected to the mine.
Why is the urban transformation taking place?
In Malmberget, large-scale and industrial mining has been going on for over 100 years. The ore bodies lie underground and slope down under the community. As the mining gets deeper, the ground above is affected. This means that parts of Malmberget are no longer habitable. That is why large parts of the community are now being dismantled or relocated.
A community is being moved, step by step
This is not something that happens overnight. The urban transformation has been going on for over 50 years, but the pace has increased in recent decades.
- Approximately 4,000 people are affected
- Around 3,000 homes are affected
- Schools, sports halls and other important functions must be replaced
At the same time, new homes and areas are being built in Gällivare. The goal is for everything to be ready around 2032.
From two communities to one
Previously, Gällivare and Malmberget were two separate communities, just a few kilometres apart. Now they are becoming one. When Malmberget is being wound up, people, businesses and functions are moving to Gällivare. New housing, schools and meeting places are being built there. This means that Gällivare is growing, while Malmberget is disappearing.
What is happening to Malmberget?
Large parts of Malmberget are already gone or about to disappear. Some buildings are being demolished, others are being moved, and some are being preserved to carry the history forward. It is the end of a long era, but also the beginning of something new.
A change that is noticeable in everyday life
Urban transformation affects many.
- People need to move
- New residential areas are being built
- Schools and businesses are getting new premises
- Infrastructure is changing
It is a major adjustment, both practical and emotional. At the same time, it creates opportunities to build a more modern society from scratch.
RE form - part of Welcome House
A place for stories, exhibitions and urban transformation. Right in the middle of central Gällivare is RE-form. It is a place where you can get to know Gällivare a little better. Here, history, present and future meet through exhibitions, stories and digital experiences.
Your next adventure
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