Pre-study The Island That Wants More
The pre-study ”The Island That Wants More” aims to utilize Alnö's unique conditions and investigate how Vindhem, Tunet, and Carlsvikspiren can be developed into attractive meeting places for both residents and visitors. The areas have great potential to strengthen Alnö's identity as a vibrant and welcoming place with a strong connection to the sea, culture, and community life.
Purpose and Goals
The purpose of the project:
The purpose of the project is to map needs, challenges, and opportunities, as well as create a clear action plan for future investments. A tool for long-term growth.
The goal of the project:
The goal of the project is to develop an action plan for the development of Tunet, Vindhem & Carlsvikspiren.
About the Project
The project consists of:
- Investigation and analysis work
- Large meetings and dialogue sessions with residents and stakeholders
- Compilation and dissemination of results
From the application
”With ”The Island That Wants More,” we want to create a common platform for development that strengthens both the tourism industry and the quality of life on Alnö. The pre-study will be the starting point for realizing the vision of making Vindhem, Tunet, and Carlsvikspiren vibrant places that attract more visitors, strengthen the local economy, and make the island even more attractive to live and work on.”
About the Project
Project Period
2026-2027
Project Owner
The Knowledge Academy
Contact Person
Lillemor Larsson
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About Funding
Established Support Amount
100,000 kronor
Funding from LAG
33,000 kronor
Funding from the Agricultural Fund
67,000 kronor
Private funding
In addition to the above, the project estimates to contribute with voluntary engagement valued at 43,700 kronor.
LAG Board's Decision Justification
LAG decides to prioritize the project as it meets all basic requirements and achieves more than 300 points, which means that the project is assessed to contribute to the goals and efforts included in the implementation of the local development strategy for Leader Mittland Plus.
The applicant has described in their application that the project's benefits accrue to the countryside, follows the basic principles of the leader method regarding partnership, local anchoring, and local innovation, and through its results can contribute to the local strategy's goal and action areas 2 and 3, primarily through activities for digital hiking and cycling maps.
The points of contact identified are sub-goal 2A strengthen the attractiveness of our places to live, work, and visit, and 2F develop development materials, mobilize and influence attitudes, market, influence immigration, as well as sub-goals 1A Actions to strengthen local community and sense of belonging, cohesion, local engagement, and democratic processes and 1B new and developed meeting places for all generations. This is due to the description of the pre-study's goals, to develop materials on how the island can be developed into attractive meeting places. The activities are assessed to benefit many, which also strengthens the place's attractiveness in a broad sense.