In the mid 18th century, after a plague had reduced Visby's population, some attempts were made by Swedish government officials to improve living standards, but little was accomplished.
A mediados do século XVIII, despois dunha praga que reduciu a poboación de Visby, o goberno sueco realizou algúns intentos oficiais para mellorar as condicións de vida, pero poucos deles chegaron a completarse.