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A new district in the making.
Ártúnshöfði, Elliðaárvogur is Reykjavík's largest development area. The plan is for this new district to have up to 8,000 apartments housing up to 20,000 city residents.
Structure
The first development areas will include 3,500 apartments, two primary schools and one combined school mixed with thriving services and businesses at Krossmýrartorg square. The backbone of the development runs alongside the planned CityLine, which passes through the center of the planning area.
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Green initiatives
The location is unique. Proximity to the shoreline and Elliðaárdalur outdoor recreation area gives the area a special character in the city. Elliðaárvogur is one of the mildest weather spots in Reykjavík, sheltered from northerly winds with Ártúnshöfði shielding it from southeasterly winds. Its central location in the capital area and proximity to main arteries provide conditions for a dense urban district supporting changed priorities in transportation with CityLine.
The guiding principle of all planning work is to support the City's climate change goals that promote sustainable development of the urban environment.
Presentation of planning proposals
A good urban environment considers the daily activities and needs of city residents. Hearing from potential residents and other city residents was important before finalizing development plans.
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Green and beautiful environment
The district is being developed in line with the main priorities of the Green Deal, which is a comprehensive plan for investment, construction and job creation in Reykjavík. Elliðaárvogur, Ártúnshöfði is an environmentally friendly development with good connections to high-quality public transport, emphasizing pedestrians, biking and electric scooters.
The development aims to provide a diverse housing supply for all. The focus is on a green and beautiful environment. The district's neighborhoods aim to undergo environmental certification. The district strives to be the first to receive special environmental certification according to international measures.
With the arrival of CityLine, Ártúnshöfði will connect directly to the city center, linking the cultural and social life of the eastern and western parts of the city.
Þráinn Hauksson
The master plan architect talks about the planning work.
Changing times call for changing use
Ideas for developing Ártúnshöfði and Elliðaárvogur have long been on the agenda. In 2015, an idea competition was held for the area's development, followed by a master plan approved in early 2016. Since then, detailed planning has been done for individual parts of the area, e.g. plans for expanding Bryggjuhverfi to the west have already been approved.
Industrial activity has characterized much of the area in recent decades. Heavy industry will move out of the area, but lighter industrial activities further south are expected to remain for now. The planned development will support existing activities in nearby areas. A strong urban core will be created at Elliðaárvogur Ártúnshöfði, strengthening all neighborhoods in the eastern part of the city.
Number of apartments and environmental certification
Areas 1 and 2 will include up to 3,500 apartments mixed with business activities and vibrant urban life. The proposals have been developed in accordance with the municipal plan's priorities and take into account modern urban development and planning emphases. Planning for these areas will be environmentally certified by experts.
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What do you want to explore next?
- Promotional material Information meeting on land-use planning, videos of presentations and slides.
- Plans Plans for the area on top of Ártúnshöfði and down by Elliðaárvogur.
- Recommendations and approved planning documents Approved planning documents for the area and explanatory images of the planning proposals.
- Consultation Residents' opinions matter.
Contact us
The project is under the jurisdiction of the Planning Officer at the Department of Environment & Planning of Reykjavík City.