Neighborhood plan for Hlíðar
Neighborhood plan for Hlíðar
Dear residents of Hlíðar
The neighborhood plan for Háteigshverfi, Hlíðahverfi, and Öskjuhlíðarhverfi, along with guidelines, has been confirmed and officially took effect Sept. 6, 2024, with the publication of a notice in the B-section of the Official Gazette.
A neighborhood plan is a planning policy for established neighborhoods. It replaces older land-use plans.
Spotlight
Resident forum on the neighborhood plan for Hlíðar
Notice of Hlíðar neighborhood plan
Mayor’s resident forum
Miklabraut in a highway cap
My property
The neighborhood plan allows extensions and modifications to residential buildings in certain locations. Many areas permit raised low-pitched roofs and installing dormer windows. It is also permissible in many areas to create accessory apartments within existing residences or in garages. This facilitates easier modifications for property owners and makes costly and time-consuming hearing notification procedures and land-use plan changes largely unnecessary.
Here you can learn about the main priorities of the Hlíðar neighborhood plan that relate to your property.
My neighborhood
The city is constantly evolving. A neighborhood plan aims to allow established neighborhoods to grow and adapt to changing priorities while preserving their unique traits and character. This approach helps us look to the future while protecting the spirit of each community—the heartbeat of every neighborhood.
Here you can learn about the neighborhood plan priorities for your area.
Green initiatives
The neighborhood plan emphasizes preserving greenery and enhancing Klambratún as one of the city's most important public spaces. Designated play areas and tranquil spaces encourage outdoor activities and improved public health. There is also consideration for waste sorting and permissions for urban farming.
Here you can learn about green initiatives in the Hlíðar neighborhood plan.
Eco-friendly transportation
There is a strong focus on improving conditions for eco-friendly transportation in the neighborhood plan and reducing disturbances from vehicular traffic. Increased use of eco-friendly modes of transport aligns with the goal of developing sustainable neighborhoods with more shopping and services in mixed and dense areas.
Here you can learn about the Hlíðar neighborhood plan's transportation priorities.
Major development sites in my neighborhood
Here you can learn about the designated major development sites for dwellings in Reykjavík's municipal plan. These sites aren't part of the neighborhood plan; a specific land-use plan must be developed for them if it hasn't been completed already. The municipal plan stipulates that further densification opportunities should be explored in the neighborhood planning process.
What is a neighborhood plan?
The neighborhood plan is a land-use plan for established neighborhoods aiming to make them more eco-friendly, sustainable, and evolve the community in line with new focuses.
Consultation
Residents have an opportunity to influence the planning process.