Building a city for people

The mayor will provide an overview of the city's housing development strategy, as rapid housing development and secure homes are key priorities for the new governing coalition in the city. An overview will be provided of current construction projects and what's in the pipeline.

Presentations at the meeting will highlight priorities for creating a fair housing market, including the involvement of nonprofit housing associations and community-centered developments. Work on the new urban design policy will be presented.

Program

Accelerating housing development and ensuring safe homes for residents 
Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, Mayor

Housing initiative in established neighborhoods 
Hjördís Sóley Sigurðardóttir, Team Leader of Housing Initiative

Ambitious development of nonprofit housing 
Björn Traustason, Managing Director of Bjarg

Core communities in the city: Opportunities and challenges 
Simon Joscha Flender, Kjarnasamfélag Reykjavíkur

Housing assets – residential properties through time 
Anna María Bogadóttir, Úrbanistan

Community-oriented and nonprofit housing solutions 
Elena Astrid Rojas, owner, Tegnestuen Vandkunsten, Denmark

Urban design policy 
Dóra Björt, chair of Environment and Planning Council

Closing remarks 
Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, Mayor

Should the agenda change, updates will be posted on the meeting's website. The website will also provide access to the livestream and downloadable presentation materials after the meeting concludes. The meeting is open to the public, but attendees are requested to register: Program and registration: Building a City for People - Mayor's Housing Meeting.