Therefore there are no large institutions, but lots of small schools and service establishments close to the people. The model with many fairly small communities and many club activities with good social contacts may be one reason why we have fewer social problems. The sea and the nature are always close by. Social planning is based on a careful development of housing construction and economic life. A planning that creates harmony between people and environment gives qualities that make life better.
Great care is taken into the social planning to protect environment, nature and cultural aspects.
The community cares a lot about their children, youth and elderly people. In most communities schools, childcare, technical service and care of elderly people are very well organized as well as recreational and cultural activities. You find shops and stores all over the island. For those who need something special Stenungsund is never more than a 20-minute drive away. In cooperation with the neighbour communities Stenungsund and Orust the gymnasial and postgymnasial education within the marine area, transport and tourism will be developed.