Idea collection
The Idea Collection for My Neighborhood 2022–2023 took place from September 22 to October 27. The vote follows in the fall of 2023. Here you will find all the information on how to submit an idea to My Neighborhood.
What is My Neighborhood?
My Neighborhood is democracy projects that takes place every two years. It enables Reykjavík residents to influence their immediate surroundings by submitting ideas for new projects that make our city better. The project begins with an idea collection and ends with online district voting.
How do I submit an idea?
You submit an idea on the Reykjavík City Consultation Portal.
When you add an idea on the Consultation Portal you select a district and make sure that the idea name, location, and description are clear.
You can submit an idea for any Reykjavik district, regardless of where you live.
Residents can learn about others’ ideas, discuss them, and give feedback on the Portal.
What conditions does the idea have to meet?
- It must be a new implementation – maintenance and safety projects are directed elsewhere
- It cannot cost more money than the district is allocated
- It may not require significant operational expenses, such as for staffing or monitoring with security cameras
- It must be feasible within the project time frame - meaning by the end of 2024
- It must adhere to the planning and stated strategy of Reykjavík City
- It must fall within Reykjavík City’s mandate
- It must be in an open space and on City land
- It must comply with laws and regulations
What happens to my idea?
The ideas are reviewed after the idea collection finishes. In that process, all submitted ideas reviewed and evaluated for compliance with project conditions and feasibility.
The ballot is lined up after the review and 25 ideas are selected for the voting in Reykjavík’s districts. The process ends with an online vote. The winning ideas are then designed, tendered, and implemented.
For example, the ideas can be about
The environment, outdoor activities and improved public health
- For example: Mini golf courses, outdoor exercise equipment, small parks and rest areas, sea swimming facilities.
Art in public spaces
- For example: Wall art and outdoor art.
Entertainment
- For example: In-ground trampolines and jumping pillows, new equipment for open playgrounds, a climbing rock, and a wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round.
Smart solutions for everything possible
- For example: Mini library, orienteering course, and safe and access controlled bicycle parking.
Other things to keep in mind
Is the idea in an open space and on City land?
To check if the idea location is on city land, go to “Borgarvefsjá” (“City Viewer”), go to the top left menu, select “Hús og lóðir (“Houses and Lots”) and check “Lóðamörk” (“Property Lines”).
Is my idea too expensive?
The implementation may not cost more than your district is allocated. We know it can be difficult to understand the total cost of the idea, but it is still good to think about the cost. You can find information on how much older projects cost in the report on My Neighborhood 2020–2021.
How is funding divided between districts?
In order to guarantee the smallest districts a minimum amount, a quarter of the funding is allocated equally between districts. The rest of the amount is divided among the neighborhoods based on population.
What if I cannot use the consultation platform?
Those who are unable to submit ideas on the consultation platform, such as due to disability, are invited during the idea collection to send their ideas by email to hverfidmitt@reykjavik.is or by mail to My Neighborhood, Reykjavík Office for Human Rights and Democracy, Reykjavík City Hall, Tjarnargata 11, 101 Reykjavík.
You can also contact district service centers or the Reykjavík City Service Center at 411-1111 and ask for help.