Walkable city - green urban development

Description of the action and objectives

Green Deal action

Future City development will be contained within the defined urban growth limit line, with 80% of housing located near the new Bus Rapid Transport system, CityLine (Borgarlínan).

Implementation period

Planned completion in the second half of 2030

Status: In progress

Status report on January 1, 2023

In 2022, we collaborated with Better Transport on the planning for Elliðaárvogur, Ártúnshöfði, Gufunes, Skerjafjörður, and Keldur. There was also planning for the Sæbraut and Miklabraut highway caps following an idea search for the areas. Reykjavík City and Transport for the Capital Area (TfCA) signed a declaration of intent earlier this year for collaboration on the development and construction of Keldnaland and Keldnaholt and prioritizing the development of two CityLine routes. The competition for Keldur and Keldnaholt began in the first half of 2023.

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 2022

Reykjavík City and Transport for the Capital Area (TfCA) signed a declaration of intent earlier this year for collaboration on the development and construction of Keldnaland and Keldnaholt and prioritizing the development of two CityLine routes. In 2022, we collaborated with Better Transport on the planning for Elliðaárvogur, Ártúnshöfði, Gufunes, Skerjafjörður, and Keldur. There was also planning for the Sæbraut and Miklabraut highway caps following an idea search for the areas.

The actions of the Green Deal are linked to Reykjavík City's policies, which include:

Reykjavík City departments: