Skerjafjörður
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
New Skerjafjörður is a new residential area being built near the southern part of Reykjavík Airport. The neighborhood will have various types of homes for residents with diverse backgrounds. Work continues on preparations to receive land from Isavia and relocate fencing to establish new planning boundaries according to the approved land-use plan. The existing stone embankment at Skerjafjörður is scheduled to be widened by mid-2024 to create space for a bus route connecting to the CityLine station at Fossvogur Bridge. Design work is nearing completion, and preparations for material procurement have begun.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2025
Status: In progress
Status report on July 1, 2025
The land-use plan has been approved. It's currently with the development and maintenance office. Design work for bicycle paths is in progress.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description | |
| July 2024 | A materials tender is planned for late 2024 for widening the existing landfill for a bus route from Skerjafjörður that connects to the CityLine station at the end of the Fossvogur Bridge. Design work for bicycle paths is in progress. |
Related actions
Economic objectives
- 1. Responsible financial management | Green Deal The City's Financial Policy is based on sustainability, stability, predictability, and transparency.
- 2. Dense and mixed development | Green Deal Denser, mixed housing with neighborhood sustainability at its core.
- 3. New employment opportunities of the future | Green Deal Future job opportunities will be based on knowledge, innovation, and sustainability.
- 4. A favorable environment for business and innovation | Green Deal The goals of Reykjavík City in the development of new industrial areas for businesses until 2030 are efficient land use, diverse economy, and industrial zones for companies of all types and sizes.