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. Finalization of the neighborhood plan for Hlíðar, Háaleiti and Bústaðir is scheduled for the first half of the year. In 2024, preparation of the neighborhood plan for Grafarvogur and Grafarholt will also begin after public consultation and presentation processes.

 

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2030

Status: In progress

Status report on July 1, 2025

Neighborhood planning for Árbær, Breiðholt and Hlíðar has been completed. Neighborhood plans for Háaleiti, Bústaðahverfi and Grundarhverfi in Kjalarnes are expected to be completed in 2026. Following that, neighborhood planning will begin in Laugardalur and Vesturbær. Plans also include amending the guidelines for neighborhood planning so they can apply to all neighborhoods in Reykjavík, regardless of whether a neighborhood plan is in place or not.

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Timeline Progress description
January 2024 The neighborhood plan for Árbær and Breiðholt is complete. Neighborhoods in progress are Hlíðar, Háaleiti - Bústaðarhverfi, and Laugardalur.
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:

 

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