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In the private sector, a prototype might be a cardboard model of a new product or a clickable wireframe of an app. For Skedsmo, prototyping means creating low-risk, low-cost versions of a service, space, or process to gather real feedback from real citizens. prototyping skedsmo
Gone are the days when the municipality would write a 200-page report, approve a budget, and build a full-scale solution before seeing if it actually works. Today, Skedsmo (as part of Lillestrøm commune) is embracing a leaner, smarter approach: build small, test fast, learn quickly. The answer is
No one wants the municipality to fail at delivering a new school or a safe pedestrian path. But failing small —through a two-day cardboard prototype or a one-week service simulation—is a gift. It saves money. It builds trust. And it leads to solutions that actually fit Skedsmo’s streets, schools, and people. Gone are the days when the municipality would
The old model of public innovation is often described as “waterfall”: plan for months, build for a year, launch, and hope. Prototyping flips that. It’s about learning by making .
Prototyping Skedsmo: How Small-Scale Testing Is Shaping the Future of Local Services
So the next time you see a temporary bike lane or a mock-up of a new bus shelter, don’t laugh. That’s not a half-finished project. That’s Skedsmo prototyping a smarter future. Follow Lillestrøm commune’s innovation page or reach out to the digital services team to learn about upcoming prototype tests in your area.