Since the 1970 UNESCO has carried out the program called Growing Up In Cities with the aim to find methods for better understanding ways how young peoples see, use and value the local environment. It is also studied how young people can be supported and involved in the process of developing and improving the city environment they live in.

The project is international and to develop it, UNESCO has invited more cities to take part, under the new name "Creating Better Cities with Children and Youth". The City of Göteborg has decided to take part in this project and has formed a cooperation between the City Planning Authority, the Environmental Strategic Office, City Office and three local districts: Bergsjön, Lundby and Kortedala.

Each local district has formed a youth-group consisting of four girls and four boys and a coordinator. Their task is to examine their neighbourhood, document good as well as bad places in text and photo, and also to invite and guide the other two groups in their district. The three groups will meet and discuss what conclusions they have made and how they experience their own and other districts regarding local environment. The conclusion of the project will be an exhibition where the groups will report on their work and make proposals for improvements. The exhibition will be shown in different places of the city.