All agenda items

Stockholm City Council is set to establish the Kyrkhamn-Riddersvik Nature Reserve, a 138-hectare area in Hässelby by Lake Mälaren. This new reserve aims to protect biodiversity and cultural environments, and provide recreational spaces. The setup cost is estimated at 15 million SEK, with rules including leashed dogs and designated areas for fires and camping.

This detailed plan proposes transforming parts of the Ulvsunda industrial area by Bällstaviken into a mixed urban development, including around 1,400 new homes, a school, three preschools, offices, a hotel, ground-floor retail, a beach park, and a commuter boat stop. The Environment Administration has concerns, requesting further investigations into soil and water contamination, cloudburst management, green space access, noise levels from Bromma Airport, and daylight requirements for homes.

Council members Therese Lindström (M) and Theréz Randquist (M) propose a pilot beekeeping project for Stockholm to develop a strategy for how beekeeping can enhance the city's biodiversity and ecosystem services, particularly concerning wild pollinators. The Environmental Administration supports the idea but believes a separate strategy is unnecessary as similar issues are already covered in existing documents. They emphasize the pilot project should focus on strengthening pollination, ensuring season-long access to flowers, and avoiding displacement of wild pollinators.

The City of Stockholm has mapped the use of hazardous chemicals such as PFAS, bisphenols, and phthalates in its procurements and products, aiming to phase them out to reduce environmental spread and resident exposure. While success has been achieved in removing them from items like fire extinguishers and preschool flooring, they remain difficult to avoid in electronics and construction materials. The city will continue this effort by implementing stricter procurement requirements and phasing out existing materials.

The Environmental Administration inspected 666 homes across 62 apartment buildings in socio-economically vulnerable areas of Stockholm during 2024-2025. Deficiencies were found in 60 of these buildings, primarily concerning ventilation (82%) and moisture (74%). This highlights an ongoing need for oversight in these areas to ensure good indoor environments for residents.

The Environmental and Health Protection Committee has reviewed and approved a proposed "Functional Program for Preschool Premises," which aims to ensure equitable and functional preschool facilities during new construction and renovations in Stockholm. The committee suggests supplementing the program with clearer references to existing indoor environment guidance and recommendations for artificial turf. Additionally, the committee emphasizes the importance of providing sufficient UV protection in preschool yards, beyond just greenery, to prevent skin cancer in children.

The City of Stockholm proposes an action plan to strengthen children's rights and influence until 2030, based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, focusing on anti-discrimination and equal living conditions. The Environment and Health Committee supports the plan but emphasizes the need for clearer articulation of good indoor environments in schools and preschools, the chemical perspective, and child impact assessments in urban development for children's health and development.

This is a protocol from the Council for Disability Issues, addressing several topics related to accessibility in Stockholm. The council, among other things, elected a new chairman and discussed how to make workplaces, shelters, LSS housing, nature reserves, and sports facilities more accessible for people with disabilities. The Environment Department also focuses on restaurants informing about allergens and chemical products having child-resistant closures, while noting that these closures can be difficult for some people with disabilities to open.

AB Familjebostäder will adopt new guidelines from the City of Stockholm concerning residents' living environments and urban development. These include a chemical plan to reduce hazardous substances in building materials, design guidelines for preschool and school yards, and the city's action plan for housing supply and business policy. New regulations for mobility and parking in new developments will also be introduced, aiming to reduce car dependency through initiatives like carpools, increased bicycle parking, and public transport tickets for new residents.

Stockholm City Council has approved changes to AB Hjulstahem's articles of association. This municipal housing company, part of Familjebostäder, will now explicitly operate for public benefit, prioritizing residents' housing needs over profit.

The Stockholm City Audit reviewed the collaboration between the city and housing companies to achieve 140,000 new homes by 2035, finding it effective but slowed by external factors like high interest rates and costs. Familjebostäder agreed, emphasizing the need for diverse housing types in areas like Kista-Järva and Skärholmen, while also considering residents' ability to afford them.

The city's auditors have reviewed Familjebostäder for 2025 and found that the company has generally managed its operations and finances well, but its internal control needs improvement. A key criticism is that the company will likely miss its goal of constructing 3,500 new homes during the mandate period, with only 173 started so far. The auditors also highlighted deficiencies in the company's handling of matters like population registration, rentals, and follow-ups on procurements, which Familjebostäder is expected to address and rectify.

The municipal housing company Familjebostäder has released its 2025 annual report, showing average rent increases of 4.69 percent, or 411 SEK more per month for a medium-sized apartment. The company invested 446 million SEK in upgrading existing properties, started 79 new rental units, and acquired 1,194 apartments in Hjulsta, with no new construction planned for 2026.

The report indicates that the municipal housing company Familjebostäder had a debt of SEK 9,378 million as of January 2026, with an interest rate of 2.53 percent. It also outlines the City of Stockholm's total external borrowing at SEK 86,006 million. City debt interest rates are projected to rise slightly in the coming years, impacting the city's finances and its capacity to invest in areas such as housing.

Familjebostäder's board has decided on a major renovation of 178 apartments and 12 commercial units in the Draget 1 property on Södermalm, estimated to cost 434 million SEK. They also approved a status report for new constructions and decided to investigate three new housing projects, at a cost of 35 million SEK, which could result in more homes for Stockholm's residents.

The City of Stockholm proposes a new detailed plan for Högdalstoppen, Fagersjötoppen, and Hökarängtoppen, currently park and nature areas. The aim is to secure their use for outdoor recreation, clarify land ownership, and enable investments and maintenance, while also exploring the possibility of adding an allotment garden for urban farming and increased safety. The proposal will be available for public consultation from March 3 to April 13, 2026, at Tekniska Nämndhuset and libraries in Högdalen and Farsta, with city planners available at Högdalen and Hökarängen subway stations.

The City of Stockholm proposes a new detailed development plan for the Snösätra allotment area in Rågsved, aiming to transform it into a permanent cultural park focused on urban art. This plan allows existing cultural activities to continue and new ones to emerge, while making the area more accessible and safer for visitors. Comments on the proposal can be submitted by March 23, 2026, and a consultation meeting will be held on March 10, 2026, at Nya Rågsveds Folkets Hus.

The City Planning Administration has drafted a new detailed plan for the Snöklockan 4 property in Vasastaden, near Odenplan. This plan proposes building a six-story courtyard house with approximately six new smaller rental apartments, while also preserving and developing the existing building. The aim is to boost housing supply, enhance the courtyard with green spaces and stormwater management, and allow continued use of current premises for housing, offices, religious activities, and community purposes.

The City of Stockholm proposes a new zoning plan for the Julpsalmen 4 property in Liseberg, aiming to construct approximately 85 new apartments for seniors or care housing, which will replace 40 existing homes. Consultation is scheduled from March 10 to April 20, 2026, including a meeting on March 26, 2026.

Two new substitute members will be nominated for the pensioners' council in Hässelby-Vällingby, with candidates coming from the PRO and SPF pensioners' associations. The proposal detailing which individuals will be appointed will be presented to the board for a decision in April.