Can a new bridge unite Sweden's divided society? | Focus on Europe
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Despite opposition from the far-right party Sweden Democrats, urban planner Stefan Lindstrom proposes a pedestrian and cycle bridge to integrate a migrant-heavy area in Sweden with a middle-class neighborhood to combat gang violence and social segregation, with a new police station already showing positive effects on the neighborhood.
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- Stefan Lindstrom proposes a pedestrian and cycle bridge to connect migrant-heavy suburbs with middle-class neighborhoods in Sweden, aiming to combat violence and social segregation.
- The far-right party Sweden Democrats opposes Lindstrom's bridge due to concerns about increased criminality, despite Lindstrom's belief that it will enhance social cohesion and the presence of a new police station already contributing to a quieter environment in affected areas.
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Recent questions
What is the proposed solution to combat gang violence in Sweden?
A pedestrian and cycle bridge to integrate neighborhoods.
Who opposes the construction of the pedestrian and cycle bridge in Sweden?
The far-right party Sweden Democrats.
What is the purpose of the new police station in rinky Boo?
To contribute to a quieter environment.
How does Stefan Lindstrom believe the pedestrian and cycle bridge will benefit the community?
By bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds.
What is the main goal of the proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge in Sweden?
To combat violence and social segregation.
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Bridge proposal aims to combat gang violence.
- Gang wars and shootings have plagued Sweden, particularly in suburbs like rinky Boo in Stockholm, prompting urban planner Stefan Lindstrom to propose a pedestrian and cycle bridge to integrate the migrant-heavy area with a middle-class neighborhood, aiming to combat violence and social segregation.
- Despite concerns over youth violence, the far-right party Sweden Democrats opposes Lindstrom's bridge, fearing increased criminality, but Lindstrom believes the bridge will enhance social cohesion by bringing together diverse backgrounds, with a new police station already contributing to a quieter environment in rinky Boo.
