Quality of life communities

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

Over the next 10 years, the city plans to allocate lots for 1,100 residential units for seniors. The need for such housing is growing as large generations enter their senior years in the coming years. In recent years, 465 nursing ward spaces and residential units for older adults have opened in Reykjavík.

In spring 2023, Reykjavík City advertised for partners and ideas related to quality of life communities, which focus on housing development for seniors. The goal is for these quality of life communities to be well-positioned within the city relative to development areas and transportation connections. Response to the advertisement was good, with 23 submissions received. Communication with these parties will continue. Some submissions included ideas related to the project, various organizations and institutions expressed interest in collaboration, and several proposals came from property owners wanting to develop their lots in line with quality of life community concepts.

 

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2025

Status: In progress

Status report on July 1, 2024

In May 2024, the mayor signed letters of intent for development at four locations in the city where innovative approaches to housing and services for seniors will be developed.

Quality of life communities in development:

  • Klasi - Breiðhöfði 10 or North Mjódd

  • Þorpið - EcoCompany - on the organization's lot at Ártúnshöfði

  • Þingvangur - Köllunarklettsvegur 3 and Hlésgata 1

  • Reitir - The Loftleiðir area at Nauthólsvegur

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 2024

In May 2024, the mayor signed letters of intent for development at four locations in the city where innovative approaches to housing and services for seniors will be developed.

Quality of life communities in development:

  • Klasi - Breiðhöfði 10 or North Mjódd

  • Þorpið - EcoCompany - on the organization's lot at Ártúnshöfði

  • Þingvangur - Köllunarklettsvegur 3 and Hlésgata 1

  • Reitir - The Loftleiðir area at Nauthólsvegur

 

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies: