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, are a left-leaning political party in Hverland. The party is known for its focus on urban issues and representing the issues of the country's growing urbanite population. The Urban Progressives advocate for transformative urban planning to prioritize public transit, green spaces, sustainable development, and mixed-use zoning. They are proponents of demopolitanism, a political philosophy that pursues cosmopolitian neighborhood character and an opposition to high modernism. The party has 3 seats in the Fjallting and 2 seats on the Hverhöfn City Council.

History

The Urban Progressives were founded in 2010 by a group of 25 activists, academics, and artists from the University of Hverland who were dissatisfied with the lack of representation for urban issues in the Fjallting, particularly in the face of the rural-focused policies of the Centre Party. Despite over 60% of the population living in Hverhöfn, the group felt that none of the major parties adequately addressed the unique challenges facing urban areas.

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