Wildness in the Heart of the City

On the piers of Frihamnen, in central Gothenburg, a transformation from an industrial port to a lively neighborhood is underway. Jubileumsparken is part of Gothenburg’s 400th anniversary and a catalyst for ongoing site and city development. For several years, temporary activities such as baths, sauna, temporary parks and play structures have been built in Jubileumsparken. The purpose of the book is to describe this unique process and the methodology behind it, so that other cities can start with a different type of place development practice. Several architectural offices, engineers, experts, and artist collectives have participated in Jubileumsparken. Many of these contribute to the book – Raumlabor Berlin, atelier le balto, Afry, Polyplan and many more. Like the park, the book is a joint work. It covers several important areas of knowledge – including site-building, cultural heritage, artistic design, park maintenance, spontaneous play, construction, climate adaptation. It describes and visualizes how a complex process with several actors from different professional groups collaborates over several years to create a unique park in the European context.