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Town centre management in Jönköping (population 120,000) began in 1987. The town is split by a canal and park and was also was threatened by the opening of a 45,000 s.q.m out-of-town shopping centre close to the motorway. Retailers, property owners and the municipality worked together on physical improvements such as pedestrianisation, street refurbishment and investment in the town’s trade, education and travel facilities.
A private partnership was set up in 1992 to organise marketing, events, general security and maintenance, initially focussing on just one side of the town. The organisation is owned by the property owners and the retailers with the municipality having a minority share. 95% of Local businesses agreed to sign an agreement and contribute financially. The amount is calculated in proportion to their property’s location and frontage. |
