Recreation website Frístund.is

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

Fristund.is is an information portal that mainly provides information about ongoing available classes for children. Member organizations can advertise which classes they are offering. The website is currently under development, and a central working group has been established to re-imagine the platform.

 

Implementation period

Planned completion in the first half of 2024

Status: In progress

Status report on January 1, 2024

The working group met regularly twice a month. The project was first mapped, and many participated. Next, fristund.is was thoroughly reviewed, both in content and design, with various aspects being considered. A lot of time has been spent on considering the backend design of the website, specifically whether the City needs to consult an external company or if the website can be created in-house. The main delays in the process have been due to technical aspects and cost. A price inquiry was also made, but only one company submitted a bid. The goal of the work was and is to simplify the website and make it more user-friendly for residents. To determine this, a survey was sent out to members, which yielded good results. According to the working group's timeline, the website was to go live in summer 2024, but that is unlikely to be achieved.

Older status reports

Below you can find older status reports with information on the progress of the action since its inception (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Timing Progress description
July 2023

The project's goal is for the recreation website to ensure access to information about services for children and young people provided by Reykjavík City and organizations with child and youth activities, through a centralized and user-friendly knowledge and search base. A working group has been established, with the aim for the new recreation website to be operational by summer 2024.
January 2023 A working group has been established that will, among other duties, review the structure of the recreation website fristund.is. The aim is to create a website that consolidates all the city has to offer for children.
July 2022 In 2023, work will continue on the development of a new recreation website with the Department’s digital leader.

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:

 

Reykjavík City departments:

 

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