Keldur

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

Keldur Area and Keldnaholt are built up in cooperation between Reykjavík City and Transport for the Capital Area (I. Betri samgöngur). The project is part of the Transportation Charter and aims to speed up the development of the future neighborhood in Keldur as well as the construction of the CityLine, which runs through the neighborhood. Planning work for the area is in the preparatory phase and will launch at full capacity in 2024.

 

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2025

Status: In progress

Status report on July 1, 2025

Planning in Keldnaland is in full swing and has been for the past year. Fall 2024 saw a public information and consultation process to publicize the municipal plan's project brief and the winning proposal from consultants. An open house was held at the University of Iceland Research Station at Keldur, a guided tour of Kálfamói, an informational meeting at Reykjavík City Library in Spöngin, and an exhibit of the award-winning proposal from FOJAB architects. The next phase of the public information and consultation process is currently underway, presenting drafts of municipal plan amendments, framework components, and environmental assessments of the plans. Official statements and comments will be accepted until Dec. 3.

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).
  Timeline Progress description
  July 2024 Planning work in Keldnaland is in full swing. A presentation and consultation process about changes to the area's planning is underway. This process is scheduled to conclude in early 2026. A description of the master plan changes is available at skipulagsgatt.is. There's an opportunity to review the documents and submit suggestions until October 31. View in the planning portal.

 

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:

Related actions

The table below contains actions; more information can be accessed by clicking the "action title" in the table.
Action name Status Completion Updated Departments
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Kjalarnes In progress 2024 July 2025 Department of Environment & Planning
Keldur In progress 2025 July 2025 Department of Environment & Planning
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Quality of life communities In progress 2025 July 2025 Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer
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Housing for disabled individuals Completed 2022 January 2023 Department of Welfare
Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer
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New map view of housing construction Completed 2022 January 2023 Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer