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Three Inspiring Days in Malmö with Taipei Municipal Zhong Zheng Senior High School
In early July, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of enthusiastic students from Taipei Municipal Zhong Zheng Senior High School to Malmö for a three-day study visit focused on climate adaptation and sustainable urban development.
Day 1 began with an in-depth lecture on two of today’s most pressing urban challenges – heatwaves and stormwater management – and how Malmö is working proactively to build climate-resilient cities. We then visited the renowned Eco-City of Augustenborg, a prime example of how an existing residential area can be transformed into a socially, ecologically, and economically sustainable neighborhood. The day concluded at the interactive Naturmolnet(Nature Cloud), where discussions quickly turned to whether a similar initiative could be implemented in Taipei.
Day 2 started with a walking tour through the vibrant district of Möllevången, where we explored the crucial role of urban trees, biodiversity, and how to avoid vulnerable monocultures. In the afternoon, we visited the innovative bike hotel Ohboy, where the group got to see a variety of green roofs and other blue-green infrastructure solutions. A highlight of the day was the hands-on substrate workshop – both educational and highly appreciated!
Day 3 was dedicated to Malmö’s newest development areas – Bo01, Varvsstaden, and Nyhamnen – showcasing modern approaches to building climate-smart neighborhoods by the sea.
Three intense, engaging, and inspiring days – made even more memorable by the full range of Swedish summer weather: 32°C heat on day one, 10–12 m/s winds on day two, and a cool, rainy 17°C on day three.
A heartfelt thank you to the entire group for your curiosity, dedication, and insightful discussions on how Swedish solutions might be adapted and applied in Taipei. We hope to see you again soon!
Augustenborg Park – an overland flow area with a bioswale
Naturmolnet– a great example of how a vacant lot can be transformed into a space for blue-green solutions and social interaction.
The green wall next to the Malmö Food Market attracted a lot of interest.
How is rainwater managed in our paved cities? How do different solutions actually work? These questions were in sharp focus throughout the three-day study visit.
Citadell Quay, formerly a heavily trafficked street, is now fully adapted for cyclists and pedestrians – usually buzzing with life.
One of the afternoons was dedicated to a substrate workshop, where participants had the opportunity to compare different types of substrate – how they feel, smell, look, and behave – and later test their water-holding capacity and permeability. A highly appreciated part of the program!
There were also many discussions on how Malmö’s solutions could be adapted to Taipei – is it possible to reduce car use there, and could more trees be planted?
Photos: Frank Lee, Pamela Cheng och Helen Johansson
Various types of stormwater solutions were explored – here, the large open channel in Augustenborg.
