What? Who? Why?
What is Barnens Smarta Karta?
Barnens Smarta Karta — the Children’s Smart Map — is a three-year collaboration between KES and Kotte, funded by Allmänna Arvsfonden.
Together with children, we are shaping a map of Gothenburg that highlights the places they love — hidden gems, everyday spots, and meaningful spaces they want to share with other children.
Every place included is explored with care, ensuring it is welcoming, accessible, and connected to circular and sustainable ways of using our city.
The digital map will be launched in 2028.
Who is behind Barnens Smarta Karta?
Barnens Smarta Karta is a project driven BY children, FOR children in the community. Children aged 3–13 guide the process through workshops and activities hosted together with schools, preschools, cultural centers, and community organizations throughout Gothenburg.
Our partners help us reach young participants and support the co-creative work — making sure children's ideas, needs, and priorities are in focus at every step of the journey.
This project is made possible through the support of our collaboratorS:
Frölunda Kulturhus • Kulturhuset Blå Stället • Kulturhuset Kåken
Opaltorgets Bibliotek • Socialförvaltningen Sydväst • Stadsbiblioteket
AND Mills Dray
Opaltorgets Bibliotek • Socialförvaltningen Sydväst • Stadsbiblioteket
AND Mills Dray
Why is Barnens Smarta Karta important?
Barnens Smarta Karta makes children’s perspectives visible in the city.
By sharing their favorite places, children help others explore, learn, and connect with outdoor spaces that might otherwise remain overlooked.
By sharing their favorite places, children help others explore, learn, and connect with outdoor spaces that might otherwise remain overlooked.
The project strengthens children’s agency, encourages discovery, and ensures that the environments they value are recognized and used to their full potential.
The project strengthens children’s agency, encourages discovery, and ensures that the environments they value are recognized and used to their full potential.
In the future, the Children’s Smart Map can also support policymakers and decision-makers in making better choices for the children of Gothenburg — and for children in other cities that adopt the map — by seeing the city through children’s eyes and understanding their perspective.