Reinventing Cities

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

Reinventing Cities is an international competition that calls for outstanding ideas for construction projects, in terms of city development and climate, and environmental issues. The competition encourages ideas that demonstrate creative thinking and a bright future vision with a greener and more environmentally friendly urban environment in mind. Reykjavík City offered two plots in the competition in 2020 Sævarhöfði 31 and Gufunesbryggja Pier. In 2018, plots at Lágmúli and Malarhöfði were tendered.

 

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2026

Status: In progress

Status report on January 1, 2024

Negotiations are ongoing. Agreements are in place for the reconstruction at Ártúnshöfði, but a detailed land-use plan is still needed. There is significant interest in Lágmúli. The City and Veitur Utilities are working to resolve the piping issues that are hindering further development. A new spokesperson has been appointed for Sævarhöfði 31.

A lot lease agreement was approved for Þorpið concerning their project at Gufunesbryggja.

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 2023 Contract negotiations are underway. Agreements are in place for the reconstruction at Ártúnshöfði, but a detailed land-use plan is still needed. There is significant interest in Lágmúli, but a pipeline crossing the lot is preventing the start of planning work. Efforts to resolve this issue are ongoing in collaboration with Veitur. Contract negotiations are also ongoing for Sævarhöfði 31, and discussions continue with Þorpið regarding the Gufunesbryggja lot.
  January 2023 Work is ongoing on the Reinventing Cities projects. These efforts are at the planning stage, and contracts are being negotiated to ensure that the concept can be implemented.
  July 2022 The competition for Sævarhöfði is over and the winning proposal has been found. A team is working on improvements after receiving comments on the proposal for Gufunesbryggja. The legal team at the Office of the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer is working on contracts with Veitur regarding Lágmúli. An agreement has been reached for a project at Malarhöfði near Ártún.

 

Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies: