Farsta

The City of Stockholm proposes establishing a 12.2-hectare forest area in Gökdalen, Farsta, as a biotope protection area to safeguard old trees and rich biodiversity, including rare species. This will preserve the forest for recreation while prohibiting harmful activities and ensuring the area is managed to protect its natural values.

The City of Stockholm proposes a new food program to make meals served in preschools, schools, and elder care, as well as residents' food choices, healthier, climate-smart, and environmentally friendly. Farsta district administration supports this but requests clearer purchasing rules, more staff training, and better communication to help both city operations and residents choose sustainable food.

The Farsta City District Committee will sign a new agreement with four local associations – FOC Farsta Fotboll, Farsta Scoutkår, Farsta IBK, and Hammarby Basket – to organize nighttime patrols in 2026. This initiative aims to increase safety in Farsta by having more adults present outdoors in the evenings and at night, which is expected to reduce disturbances and improve contact with children and young people. The city will contribute 1500 SEK per patrol night to the associations.

The Farsta District Council is updating its internal procedures for handling deficiencies and abuses within social services and LSS operations (Lex Sarah cases). This means serious issues will be reported to the council faster, and the District Director will be responsible for reporting severe abuses to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO). Furthermore, the municipality's obligation to report unsuitable care providers to IVO is expanded from only personal assistance to include all licensed operations within SoL and LSS, strengthening care oversight.

The Farsta City District Committee has decided to procure winter road maintenance and other park maintenance services. This ensures that parks, green spaces along traffic routes, and park paths in Farsta will continue to be maintained by external contractors, keeping them clean and accessible year-round. This procurement is a collaboration with several southern city districts to achieve economies of scale.

Farsta District Council evaluated nine of its own operations for individuals with disabilities and social psychiatry during 2023, including service housing like Brattforsgatan and group housing in Sköndal, as well as day activities such as STUDIO.it. The results indicate that the operations are generally safe and secure, with good user participation and well-trained staff. However, there's a need to clarify and implement certain routines, a process already underway, and the administration believes ongoing competence development and a new management structure will enhance quality and user rights.

The Farsta District Council has approved a report on user surveys from 2025, which showed that disabled individuals under 65 in Farsta are generally satisfied with home care and short-term stays, although satisfaction is slightly lower than the city average. These results, including improved satisfaction with case managers, will be used to continuously develop and enhance care services.

The 2025 user survey for Farsta district's park playgrounds, youth centers, and open preschools shows that visitors are generally very satisfied and feel safe in the activities, which are seen as important social meeting places. Although more children and young people feel involved, 19 percent of adults perceive safety deficiencies in the outdoor environment of park playgrounds, which the administration will work to improve during 2026. There are also requests for better equipment in park playgrounds, longer opening hours at open preschools, and a continued focus on increasing girls' participation in youth centers.

The City of Stockholm, in collaboration with Nacka Municipality, has adopted a local action program for Strömmen to improve its water quality. Strömmen currently suffers from poor ecological and chemical status due to pollution from urban environments, storm and wastewater, and contaminated sediments. The program proposes measures to reduce the spread of environmental toxins and enhance habitats for plants and animals, aiming for cleaner water in the long term, despite potentially significant costs.

The Farsta District Council proposes significant investments in three parks between 2027 and 2029 to enhance local areas. Plans include an activity park at Farstaängen (approx. SEK 27.4 million), an improved beach park at Farstaängsvägen (approx. SEK 29.5 million) with more accessible waterfront areas, and new entrances to the future Majroskogen nature reserve (approx. SEK 10 million). These projects aim to provide more recreation, increased accessibility, and a safer environment for Farsta residents.

The Farsta District Council has approved its 2025 activity report and financial statement, showing a surplus of SEK 3.5 million. The council decided to reallocate SEK 0.8 million, originally for upgrading a playground in Forsängen, to projects including lighting for the Fagersjö exercise track, citizen proposals, and renovating wading pools. Furthermore, funds were reallocated for renovating park paths and another playground, with an accumulated net of SEK 13.4 million carried over to 2026.

A citizen suggested clearing undergrowth and felling trees at Kojparken playground in Farsta to make it brighter and safer. The Farsta City District Committee decided to clear undergrowth around the playground but will not fell any trees. This is because the trees are considered important for biodiversity in an ecologically particularly significant area.

A citizen proposed building a dog park in Gubbängsparken to provide a safe space for the area's many dog owners and enliven the park in the evenings. Farsta City District Administration supports the idea but suggests a western placement to minimize disturbance for residents and potentially relocate an existing dog park in Tallkrogen. The estimated cost of 700,000 SEK is not budgeted for 2026, but the administration intends to seek funding for construction in 2027.

A citizen proposed that the Farsta District Council develop a plan to renovate and restore the tree population in Sköndal, noting that many trees have been lost or damaged near the Willys shopping center and along Sandåkravägen, reducing green spaces and noise protection. The Farsta District Administration suggests referring the citizen's proposal to the administration for further preparation and processing.

The City District Committee of Farsta and the Social Welfare Committee plan to lease 13 new service apartments in the Klockelund 2 area of Farsta. These apartments, intended for individuals with disabilities requiring round-the-clock support, are expected to be ready by spring 2026. Farsta's City District Committee is also requesting 0.5 million SEK in start-up funding for the project, which will incur an estimated annual rent of 2.2 million SEK.

The Stockholm City Council is set to designate Majroskogen as a nature reserve. This approximately 58.6-hectare area, located between Svedmyra, Tallkrogen, Gubbängen, Hökarängen, Stureby, and Bandhagen, will be protected to preserve its biodiversity and secure a vital recreational space for residents. The decision includes specific rules regarding activities such as lighting fires and dog walking, along with a management plan to maintain and enhance its natural value.

The Stockholm Property Committee will purchase 14 cooperative apartments in the Brf Bruket area of Farsta for approximately 45.3 million SEK. These homes will serve as supported living residences for individuals with disabilities, allowing the Farsta City District Council to rent them and address the current lack of such options in the area.

Stockholm City Council plans to approve the construction of 156 new rental apartments and three commercial premises in the Bjurö 3 block in Farsta strand, a project led by Familjebostäder. Estimated to cost 712 million SEK, construction is set to begin in 2026 and conclude in 2030. The Moderates and Christian Democrats object due to concerns about rising costs potentially leading to high rents, while the Sweden Democrats oppose more rental units in Farsta strand, citing social issues.

Stockholm City Council is set to approve Familjebostäder's plan to build 156 new rental apartments and three commercial premises in Farsta strand, a project named Bjurö 3, costing 712 million SEK with construction starting in 2026 and completion by 2030. While the majority supports this to alleviate the housing shortage and foster growth, the Moderates, Liberals, Christian Democrats, and Sweden Democrats oppose it, citing doubled costs, potential high rents, increased company debt, and the need for more diverse housing options in Farsta strand.

Fagersjöskolan in Farsta will receive new water, sewage, and heating pipes, as well as electrical work for lighting, due to the age of the current systems. Additionally, ventilation in classrooms, the cafeteria, and the gym will be improved to accommodate more people and meet current standards. The project is estimated to cost 80.4 million SEK and will be carried out between October 2027 and October 2030, requiring the school to be evacuated for part of the construction period.