All agenda items

The City Executive Board adopted the detailed development plan for Sothönan 3 and surrounding properties in Aspudden, allowing for the construction of approximately 220 new tenant-owner apartments, commercial spaces, and a new public square. Despite appeals and adjustments, including moving gables closer to neighboring properties, the plan was approved, though Gabriel Kroon (SD) dissented.

The City Executive Board decided to approve Micasa Fastigheter's plan to renovate and rebuild parts of Fruängsgården 1 in Hägersten-Älvsjö. The service house at Fruängsgården will be discontinued, and the building will instead be converted into a cohesive care home with 97 apartments, which the Hägersten-Älvsjö district council will rent. This decision was made despite a reservation from the Sweden Democrats and special statements from the Moderates and Christian Democrats.

The City Executive Board approved Micasa Fastigheter's plans to renovate the Trehörningen 1 property in Gröndal, transforming the Trekanten service house into a care home with 92 apartments. Concurrently, the Hägersten-Älvsjö District Council's application to lease parts of the property for the care home and discontinue the current service house was approved. The decision also includes a SEK 0.5 million incentive grant for preliminary project planning.

The City Executive Board approved Micasa Fastigheter's plan to build an 80-unit care home in the Bergholmsbacken project in Bagarmossen. This facility will also include premises for day activities and an elderly meeting point on parts of the Rustmästaren 2, 3, and 5 properties, with a total investment cost and annual rent of 28.0 million SEK also approved, though the Sweden Democrats dissented.

The City Executive Board approved Familjebostäder's plan to renovate 178 apartments and 12 commercial premises in the Draget 1 property on Södermalm. This SEK 434 million renovation is necessary as parts of the 1924 building have reached their technical lifespan. Gabriel Kroon (SD) reserved his position against the decision.

The City Executive Board decided to establish the Gökdalen biotope protection area in Farsta to preserve and develop its natural values and biodiversity, especially for protected and endangered species in the older tree environments. Despite reservations from the Liberal and Centre Parties, the proposal was approved, prohibiting activities that could harm the natural environment within the area.

The City Executive Board decided to establish the Vikingaberget-Johannesdal biotope protection area in Skärholmen, covering approximately 10.4 hectares, to preserve and develop natural values associated with old trees. This decision was made despite reservations from the Liberals and the Centre Party, with the latter having initially proposed a referral back. The area comprises old coniferous and noble deciduous forest with very old trees that provide important habitats for birds, bats, and other species.

The City Executive Board decided to establish the Hemskogen biotope protection area in Enskede-Årsta-Vantör. This approximately 16.3-hectare area will protect land with very old trees and its biodiversity. The decision was made after a vote, rejecting a proposal for referral, and included reservations from the Liberal Party and the Centre Party.

The City Executive Board decided to establish the Åkeslund biotope protection area in Bromma, covering approximately 6.8 hectares with very old trees. This is intended to preserve and develop natural values and biodiversity within these mature tree environments, despite reservations from the Liberal and Centre Parties.

The City Executive Board proposed that the City Council establish the Trekanten Biotope Protection Area in Hägersten-Älvsjö. This 20.4-hectare area, encompassing Lake Trekanten and the forest to its south, is crucial for preserving a diverse and abundant bat population and enhancing biodiversity. Despite reservations from the Liberal and Centre Parties, the Board approved the proposal without remitting it.

The City Executive Board has decided to establish the Kyrkhamn-Riddersvik Nature Reserve in Hässelby-Vällingby, covering approximately 137.9 hectares, including parts of Lake Mälaren. This aims to preserve biodiversity and protect a continuous natural area for outdoor recreation and cultural experiences. The decision includes specific regulations to safeguard natural and cultural values while allowing for recreational developments like dog parks and playgrounds.

The City Executive Board approved an implementation agreement for a new subway depot and its connections in the Älvsjö industrial area. This agreement outlines the development principles and includes the sale of the Leverantören 2 property to Region Stockholm for approximately 145 million SEK. The decision also authorizes the Exploitation and Traffic Committees to sign follow-up agreements, though these will require City Council approval if they are of significant principal importance.

The City Executive Board considered a development agreement with ground lease for the Nobel Center on the Hamnmästaren 1 property in Södermalm. They proposed that the City Council authorize the Exploitation Committee to enter into the agreement and any supplementary agreements. The decision was approved, though the Sweden Democrats lodged reservations and the Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats made special statements.

The City Executive Board of Stockholm has responded to a Ministry of Justice interim report proposing a reform of the Swedish ballot system. Stockholm generally approved the proposal, which entails abolishing party ballots, making election administration solely responsible for ballot distribution to polling stations, and introducing requirements for parties to participate with candidate ballots. However, the city stressed the need for full funding, estimating that the ballot distribution responsibility alone would cost at least one million SEK.

The City Executive Board decided to propose that the City Council approve the revised implementation decision for the Hekla project in Kista. This gives the Land and Exploitation Committee the right to proceed with the project, which includes new office buildings, a residential building, and street extensions, for a total project cost of 78.3 million SEK. The decision also involves renovating Grönlandsparken, aiming to enhance Kista's attractiveness.

The City Executive Board decided to propose that the City Council approve the Exploitation Committee's right to continue with investigations and design work for stage 1 of the Mälaräng project, with a total project expenditure of SEK 146.3 million. Stage 2, which includes the reconstruction of the Bredäng interchange and approximately 1100 homes, is postponed until conditions improve. The Christian Democrats reserved their position against the decision.

The City Executive Board has approved a revised policy decision for the Årstafältet project. This means the Exploitation Committee can continue planning for the project, with a budget of up to SEK 231 million, despite worsened economic conditions, reduced housing development due to the recession, and increased construction costs. The Christian Democrats issued a reservation against the decision.

The City Council has approved Stockholm City Hall AB purchasing "negative emissions" from Stockholm Exergi's carbon capture facility (BECCS Stockholm) for the years 2029-2043. This means the city is investing in technology that permanently stores biogenic carbon dioxide to achieve its goal of becoming climate positive, despite reservations from the Moderates and Sweden Democrats who proposed alternative decisions.

The City Executive Board has approved a framework agreement with KTH Royal Institute of Technology to establish the Stockholm Urban Innovation Lab, aiming to enhance the city's digitalization efforts for sustainable urban development through research and innovation. Four million SEK will fund the agreement in 2026, with an additional one million SEK allocated for the city to utilize the research findings.

The City Executive Board decided to respond to the Ministry of Finance's referral regarding the Swedish Competition Authority's report on "New gatekeeper functions in LOV" (the Freedom of Choice Act). The report proposes measures to simplify how municipalities, like Stockholm, can control and exclude criminal or disreputable suppliers in the welfare sector. Stockholm largely supports the proposals but highlighted the need for improved information exchange between authorities and more time to review previously terminated contracts.