It has its foundation in a long history of commitment to environmental issues, and ambitious goals for a green future.

The prize is awarded to cities with less than 100 000 inhabitants that show good results and ambitions in terms of environment and committed to generate green growth.

Through dredging, the damaged ecosystems were restored and today the lakes are fully bath-friendly with a rich wildlife.

The aim to receive good water quality for the whole lake system continues and in 2014 the Municipal Council decided to take new actions.

Today Växjö is one of the cities where you find most ongoing projects of high-rise wood buildings in Sweden.