From sharp edge to reed bed - The beginning of a new era | DTO-BioFlow Matchmaking Event - Phase 2
On 11 June 2026, the DTO-Bioflow team related to Demonstrator Use Case 1 (DUC 1) and Demonstrator Use Case 5 (DUC 5) will have the second phase matchmaking event to refine the design and monitoring approach for biodiversity-positive quay wall structures.
What Will Be Discussed
Building on previous consultation on 17 April 2026, the meeting will kick off a collaboration between academic, public and industry partners to co-develop biodiversity-positive urban structures in the ocean. The project is financed by the Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development (FORMAS) for the period between 2026-2028. The title of the project is “From sharp edge to reed bed - The beginning of a new era.”
This project, part of the Lindholmen Geographical Transition Lab in Gothenburg, aims to develop and validate system solutions using circular excavation masses to construct nature-based solutions (NBS) for climate adaptation. A physical testbed will be established to prototype multifunctional structures such as reefs and soft shorelines using recycled materials. The consortium, led by Lindholmen Science Park and including Skanska, the University of Gothenburg, White Arkitekter, Älvstranden Utveckling and the City of Gothenburg, collaborates to overcome regulatory and technical barriers regarding circular materials.
Expected Outcomes
The expected outcome is a verified methodology for creating resilient, attractive urban waterfronts that enhance ecosystem services, supporting the city's goal of 100% mass balance and serving as a model for coastal cities globally.
Participants
- Skanska
- Centre for Sea and Society
- University of Gothenburg
- Lindholmen Science Park
- White Arkitekter,
- Älvstranden Utveckling
- City of Gothenburg