Kiruna · Sweden · 2029
Source: Kiruna 2029 — Pre-selection
Bid book (pre-selection). A city's first application for the title, judged by the selection panel to make the shortlist. Evidence of intent: what a city promised, not what it delivered.
Kiruna, Sweden, seeks European Capital of Culture 2029 status amid radical urban transformation. The Arctic city is relocating entirely due to mining-induced structural damage, presenting an opportunity to rebuild culturally and attract population growth while preserving indigeno
