Economic and Urban Development 2021

The Mayor of Reykjavík hosted a presentation on economic and urban development in Reykjavík. It provided an overview of infrastructure development and job creation, with positive signs in creative industries, retail development, and business activities.

The meeting offered a good overview of ongoing projects, as well as future projects and priorities.

Time and place

The meeting was livestreamed on Friday, April 30, from 9am to 11am.

 

Program

  • Economic and Urban Development - development of infrastructure and commercial property 
    Dagur B. Eggertsson, Mayor
    View presentation 
  • Coda Terminal - a new industry emerges in Iceland
    Edda Sif Pind Aradóttir, CEO of CarbFix
    View presentation
  • Visit to the creative industries village in Gufunes
  • Opportunities for business development in city neighborhoods
    Ævar Harðarson, head of neighborhood planning 
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  • Developing Reykjavík City's business and innovation policy for 2030
    Þórdís Lóa Þórhallsdóttir, chair of the City Council
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  • A look into the Science Village in Vatnsmýri
  • Real Estate Predictions / Future of commercial property in Europe
    Wilfrid Donkers, expert at Deloitte in the Netherlands

Björg Magnúsdóttir, media professional, moderated the meeting.