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 positive vision for a greener and more environmentally sustainable urban landscape. 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 report on July 1, 2025
The C40 projects are still in progress. Contracts are still in progress for Sævarhöfði 31 and Gufunesbryggja. A land-use plan for Malarhöfði is being developed. Pipes that cross the lot at Lágmúli will be relocated. Relocation of the first pipe has begun. Relocation of the sewage pipe will take place alongside work on CityLine. Following this, the lot's land-use plan can be completed.
Older status reports
| Timeline | Progress description | |
| July 2024 | A letter of intent has been signed with Veitur Utilities regarding Lágmúli 2, and a new plan for Ártúnshöfði 2 has been advertised. A new contact person is handling the concrete towers at Sævarhöfði, and an application for changes to the land-use plan at Gufunesbryggja has been submitted. | |
| January 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. |
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| 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:
Reykjavík City departments:
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.