Urban Progressives (Hverland)

Urban Progressives Borgarframfaraflokkurinn
Leader	Einar Halldórsson
Founded	2002
Ideology	Demopolitanism Localism Techno-progressivism
Political position	Centre-left
Colours	Sky blue
Fjallting seats	3 / 81
Local seats	3 / 174
Website
urban.hv
Political parties

The Urban Progressives (Hverlandic: Borgarframfaraflokkurinn), led by Einar Halldórsson, is a left-leaning urban political party founded in 2002. It has three seats in the Fjallting. It also holds 2 of the 31 seats in the Hverhöfn City Council and one seat on the Akranes City Council. The party primarily advocates for urban development and addressing the unique needs of the growing urban majority in Hverland.

History

Founded in 2002, the Urban Progressives emerged as a response to the growing urban-rural divide in Hverland. The party was established to represent the interests of the urban population, which felt underrepresented in national politics, particularly in the face of the rural-focused Centre Party. The Urban Progressives have since become a voice for city dwellers in Hverhöfn, advocating for policies that address urban-specific issues.

Ideology

The Urban Progressives have to left-leaning ideology that focuses on urban welfare and development. The party believes in creating a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive urban environment. It emphasizes the importance of modern infrastructure, accessible public services, and cultural diversity as pillars of urban prosperity.

Policy positions

Key policy positions of the Urban Progressives include:

• Urban development: Advocating for modern, sustainable urban planning and infrastructure development. This includes investment in public transportation, green spaces, and affordable housing projects.
• Economic diversification: Focusing on diversifying the urban economy by supporting technology, arts, and service sectors, and reducing reliance on traditional industries.
• Education and innovation: Emphasizing the importance of education and innovation in urban areas, including the development of smart city technologies and support for higher education institutions.
• Social inclusion: Promoting policies that enhance social inclusion and cultural diversity in urban areas, ensuring that all residents, regardless of background, have equal access to opportunities.

Voter base

The Urban Progressives' voter base primarily consists of urban residents, including professionals, students, and those employed in the tech and cultural sectors. The party also appeals to younger voters and those who prioritize urban development and modernization.

See also

• Demopolitanism