Norrmalm

The Norra innerstaden District Council approved the administration's proposal for a detailed plan for Storängsbotten, aiming to develop the area for sports, recreation, events, and healthcare while preserving its natural and cultural values. The Moderates, Centre Party, and Liberals dissented, additionally proposing an investigation into a road connection between Lidingövägen and Södra Fiskartorpsvägen to improve accessibility, especially for car traffic.

The Norra Innerstaden district council approved the administration's report concerning a detailed development plan for the Snöklockan 4 property in Vasastan. This plan aims to construct six new rental apartments in the inner courtyard, affirm existing residential, office, and religious uses, and upgrade the courtyard with more greenery and improved stormwater management. The administration emphasized the importance of addressing heat island effects and open space impacts when densifying this already compact district.

The City District Committee of Norra Innerstaden approved the administration's statement in response to Region Stockholm's referral regarding traffic changes for SL and WÅAB in 2026/2027. The administration welcomed the extension of bus line 6 to Solna Centrum and stressed the importance of clear communication for alternative routes during subway closures in summer 2027. They also highlighted the need to review previously withdrawn bus routes and stops, specifically reinstating the Jungfrugatan stop on bus line 4 and bus line 57's service on Sveavägen.

The Norra Innerstaden district committee approved the administration's statement in response to a referral from the City Executive Board. The referral concerned a Ministry of Health and Social Affairs proposal to establish a crime-fighting unit within the Swedish Social Insurance Agency to combat benefit fraud, with both investigative and preventative components. The administration was positive about the objective but highlighted risks regarding the handling of sensitive personal data and potential erosion of trust in social services, as information about individuals in need of support might be shared with the new unit.

The Norra innerstaden district council approved the administration's proposal for the 2027 budget, with a focus on 2028 and 2029, including strategic investments, collaborations, and local development needs, forwarding it to the City Executive Board for further preparation. The Moderates, Centre Party, and Liberals reserved their positions, advocating for sharper reforms and efficiencies, while the Sweden Democrats moved to reject the proposal and requested a revised document based on their shadow budget.

The Real Estate Committee approved a project directive and tasked the Real Estate Department with investigating the conditions for new premises for the Norra innerstaden district administration in the properties Spelbomskan 3 and 17. This investigation, estimated to cost up to 8 million SEK, will form the basis for a future strategic decision. The Moderates and Liberals dissented, advocating for a broader investigation that included comparisons with other locations and a detailed account of costs and impact on existing operations.

The Real Estate Committee decided to withdraw the matter concerning urgent measures for pump pits and drainage pipes in Hötorgsgaraget, Beridarebanan 10. This means the planned actions were neither processed nor decided upon at the meeting.

On April 21, 2026, the Real Estate Committee decided to reject the Real Estate Department's proposal, meaning a full-size football pitch in Bellevue Park will not be investigated due to the park's location within the National City Park, its cultural heritage values, and technical difficulties. Hansi Karppinen (L) dissented, proposing that the motion be approved and a broader investigation of alternative sites in the local area, including Haga BP, be conducted to address the need for sports facilities for children and youth in Vasastan and Norrmalm.

Two liberal members propose the city investigate building a full-sized football pitch in Bellevue Park to meet the great demand for sports facilities in the inner city. The Sports Administration sees the need for more football pitches in Norra innerstaden but advises against development in Bellevue Park, as it would involve felling protected trees, significant interventions in the National City Park, and damage to the national interest for cultural heritage conservation in Haga-Ulriksdal.

The Committee for the Elderly decided not to extend the agreement with Vardaga Silverhemmen AB for the operation of Linnégården care home. This means the facility, located in Norra innerstaden, will transition to municipal operation when the current contract expires on January 31, 2027. The decision followed a recommendation from the Norra innerstaden City District Committee, which desired the activity to be run by the municipality.

The Board of S:t Erik Markutveckling AB proposed that the Group Board of Stockholms Stadshus AB and the City Council approve the acquisition of all shares in Nya Lagerbolaget Y AB, which includes the property Magasin 5 in Frihamnen. The purchase price was estimated at a preliminary market value of approximately 400 million SEK. The Board also approved the acquisition on its own behalf, provided the City Council approves it, and instructed the CEO to finalize the deal.

The board of Fastighets AB Kylrummet approved the documentation for the company's 2027 budget and the strategic direction for 2028-2029. This decision was made during a meeting on April 17, 2026.

The Board of Fastighets AB Hamburg approved a basis for the company's 2027 budget, with planning extending through 2028-2029. This decision was made on April 17, 2026.

The Board of Ports of Stockholm AB decided to propose to the Stockholm City Hall AB Group Board and the City Council that the transfer of the Magasin 5 building to S:t Erik Markutveckling AB be approved. This will be accomplished by forming two new companies – a holding company and a subsidiary to which Magasin 5 will be transferred – before the subsidiary's shares are sold to S:t Erik Markutveckling AB. The aim is for Ports of Stockholm AB to focus on its port operations, while S:t Erik Markutveckling AB takes over the building's management, as outlined in the City Council's budget decision for 2026.

Leif Söderström (SD) proposed widening Klarastrandsleden to three lanes with a reversible middle lane and adding a separate bike path, aiming to reduce queues and improve accessibility. However, the proposal was rejected because the City Executive Board and several committees argued that widening wouldn't solve traffic problems due to bottlenecks elsewhere, contradicting the city's goal to reduce car traffic and prioritize walking, cycling, and public transport, all while incurring very high costs.

Liberals propose transforming Odenplan into a more inviting "Piazza Odenplan" with more greenery, commerce, and activities, suggesting Upplandsgatan between Odenplan and Gustav Vasa Church be closed to traffic to connect the areas. The City Executive Office believes a major square transformation should wait until the Roslagsbanan extension to City is complete around 2040, but the Traffic Office plans to add more greenery as early as summer 2026.

Moderate politician Hanna Werner proposed renovating the vacant and dilapidated Vanadis Hotel for new uses, preferably for associations. The city administration responded that similar work is already underway, with plans to refurbish the old hotel premises into sports facilities for changing rooms, table tennis, and martial arts, for example. The Moderates in various committees have reserved their position, advocating for broader planning that includes external actors like gyms and cafes, while also considering cultural heritage, accessibility, and energy efficiency.

The Board of Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is set to consider a proposal to update the authorization for approving payments such as invoices and salaries. This routine is crucial for ensuring internal control and efficiency in the company's financial management. The proposal outlines new authorization rights based on the current staff and organizational structure.

Kulturhuset Stadsteatern AB is proposed to decide on its strategic direction and three-year plan for 2027-2029. This plan includes extending opening hours at Sergels torg, offering free entry to galleries during the summer, and developing programs in areas like Järva to highlight new voices. They also plan an international theater festival, investigate continued actor training in Husby and the start of a writing program in Järva, and relocate Materialmagasinet to new premises.

This agenda item concerns the approval of Stockholms Stadshus AB's purchase of negative emissions from Stockholm Exergi's BECCS facility. Stockholm Exergi is building a carbon capture plant at Värtaverket, where captured CO2 will be permanently stored under the seabed off Bergen, Norway. The purchase, which could amount to a maximum of SEK 120 million annually between 2029 and 2043, aims to help the City of Stockholm achieve its climate goals of being climate-positive by 2030 and fossil-free by 2040 at the latest, by balancing hard-to-reduce emissions.