Walkable city - 15-minute neighborhood
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Through urban district planning, renewal of district centers and investment in infrastructure, each district of the city will become more walkable and access to green spaces, outdoor activities, and services will be ensured within a 15-minute walk or bike ride. The main goals of the urban district plan are to make the established neighborhoods in the city more sustainable and environmentally friendly than before, increase the number of dwellings, and make it more convenient for property owners to make changes to their properties.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2030
Status report on January 1, 2024
The neighborhood plan for Árbær and Breiðholt is complete. Neighborhoods in progress are Hlíðar, Háaleiti - Bústaðarhverfi, and Laugardalur.
Older
| Timing | Progress description |
|---|---|
| July 2023 | The neighborhood plan for Árbær and Breiðholt is complete. Neighborhoods in progress are Hlíðar, Háaleiti - Bústaðarhverfi, and Laugardalur. |
| January 2023 | The neighborhoods of Lower Breiðholt, Seljahverfi, and Upper Breiðholt concluded with an announcement in the B division of the Official Gazette in 2022. |
| July 2022 | Urban district planning for Lower-Breiðholt, Seljahverfi, and Upper-Breiðholt took effect in the first half of 2022, replacing older zoning plans. The main goals of the urban district plan are to make the established neighborhoods in the city more sustainable and environmentally friendly than before, increase the number of dwellings, and make it more convenient for property owners to make changes to their properties. |
Connection of action to Reykjavík City's policies:
Related actions
The table below contains actions related to this initiative, and you can access more information by clicking on the "action title" in the table (if you're using your phone, it's better to turn it sideways).
Related actions
| Action name | Status | Completion | Departments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hlemmur area | In progress | 2025 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Walkable city - 15-minute neighborhood | In progress | 2030 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Walkable city - green urban development | In progress | 2030 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| World-class bicycle city | In progress | 2025 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| CityLine and better public transportation | In progress | 2025 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Charging equipment for electric cars at multi-family houses | Completed | 2022 | Department of Environment & Planning |
| Planning competition for the construction of housing and a transportation hub at Vatnsmýri |
In progress | 2023 | Department of Environment & Planning Office of the Mayor & Chief Executive Officer |
Environmental goals
- 1. Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions | Green Deal Carbon-neutral city by 2040 and adaptation to climate change in an eco-friendly manner.
- 2. Increased carbon sequestration and enhancement of green areas | Green Deal Increased cultivation, utilization, and connection between green spaces.
- 3. The City is adapted to the impacts of climate change | Green Deal Combating climate change and adapting to it.
- 4. Improved access to healthy outdoor recreational options and food | Green Deal Emphasis on public health objectives and increased urban living.
- 5. Sustainable transportation | Green Deal Investment in transport infrastructure based on green and diverse principles.