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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 Board of Stockholm City Hall AB decided to propose that the City Council approve S:t Erik Markutveckling AB's acquisition of all shares in Nya Lagerbolaget Y AB from Stockholm Hamn AB. This means the building Magasin 5 in Frihamnen will be transferred to S:t Erik Markutveckling AB for approximately 400 million SEK. The proposal also included approval for newly formed companies, board members, auditors, and articles of association.

The board of Stockholm City Hall AB decided to propose that the City Council approve a letter of intent for ship traffic at Värtapiren and Frihamnspiren. This agreement, between the Exploitation Committee and Stockholm Hamn AB, regulates future land use in southern Norra Djurgårdsstaden, land transfer, and enhanced electrification of Frihamnspiren. Jonas Naddebo (C) dissented, emphasizing the need to support existing culture and nightlife in Frihamnen and criticizing the project's internal governance.

Kristin Jacobsson (Centre Party) questioned Elder and Culture Commissioner Torun Boucher (Left Party) regarding a ban on residents enjoying an after-dinner drink with their coffee during Thursday fika at the Väduren senior housing common room, which the Centre Party deems unnecessary paternalism. Boucher responded that the city must adhere to alcohol laws for events where the district administration is the organizer, but a solution has been found where residents can arrange such fika themselves when the city is not the official organizer.

A motion proposes developing Piazza Odenplan, including possibly closing part of Upplandsgatan to traffic, to create a more cohesive and vibrant area. The ruling parties respond that major development is difficult now due to ongoing Roslagsbanan and subway expansions, but the traffic office is planning more greenery and flower arrangements for the square by summer 2026.

A motion by Leif Söderström (SD) to widen Klarastrandsleden with a third, reversible lane to reduce queues and improve flow was rejected by the City Executive Board. The Board argued that an additional lane would likely not solve traffic problems, goes against the city's goal of reducing car traffic, and would be very costly.

Hanna Werner (M) proposed restoring the vacant Vanadis Hotell for new uses like community activities, suggesting a property committee investigation into its condition and alternative uses with the sports committee. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that a similar project is already underway for Vanadisbadet and its surrounding buildings, including the former hotel, to convert them into sports facilities such as changing rooms and halls for table tennis, dance, or martial arts. The Moderates on the Board dissented, advocating for approving the motion and exploring opportunities for external actors to establish themselves.

Jonas Naddebo and Svante Linusson (both Centre Party) propose a comprehensive review of Valhallavägen, from Roslagstull to Hakberget, to improve traffic solutions and green infrastructure. They suggest relocating parking to garages to create new green spaces and playgrounds, building high-standard separated bike lanes, and enhancing lighting, sanitation, and winter road maintenance for increased safety and well-being.

Mikael Valier Furtenbach (KD) proposed in a motion that Stockholm introduce special architectural zones in the city center and older districts, such as Gamla stan and older stone cities in the inner suburbs. These zones would regulate the height, volume, material choices, and design language of new buildings to better preserve the city's historical character. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered by stating that current laws and governing documents already provide good opportunities to protect the city's cultural environment while allowing for urban development.

Hanna Werner (M) has proposed a motion to transform Odenplan into a greener and more vibrant city square, advocating for more trees, flowerbeds, and improved bicycle storage suitable for e-bikes. However, the City Council Executive Committee and several committees believe no further action is needed, as similar projects are already underway or planned, and new subway lines may impact Odenplan in the coming years.

Two Liberal politicians propose that the City of Stockholm restore and preserve culturally significant parks like Humlegården and Vasaparken, ensuring new installations are faithful to the originals and promoting sustainable quality, while also allowing small kiosks to foster urban life. However, several referral bodies, including the City Executive Office, believe the city already works in line with these intentions through existing guidelines, leading the City Executive Board to suggest the motion be responded to by referencing ongoing work.

In a motion, Svante Linusson and Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed an inventory of Stockholm's avenues, a strategy for their preservation and development, identification of new avenue areas, and the transformation of Karlbergsvägen into a green esplanade. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be addressed by noting that much of this work is already underway, including a new tree policy and database, and that planting new trees on Karlbergsvägen is challenging due to underground infrastructure.

The Swedish Transport Administration has proposed discontinuing maintenance and removing an unused old railway connection at Värtan marshalling yard, specifically turnout 11b and track Ut 2. This track hasn't been used for 20-30 years and is located in Norra Djurgårdsstaden, an area where the City of Stockholm plans to build housing and a local street across its current location. The City Executive Board decided to issue its own statement in response to this proposal.

The Board of Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) approved the final report for the Storkyrkoskolan project. This now-completed project involved renovating the ventilation system and replacing the main pipes in building A.

The Board of Stockholmshem approved the implementation decision for the renovation of the Kannan 16 property in Vasastaden. This entails an investment of 209 million SEK, and Stockholmshem's CEO was tasked with signing the necessary agreements for the project's execution.

The District Council received letters regarding illegal settlements and long-term camping from the Sweden Democrats, and about the renovation of Tessin Park's entrance from the Moderates, Liberals, and Centre Party. While Tessin Park's basketball court renovation was deemed a high priority, no start date is planned, and the administration noted that the organizer of the Hjorthagen Walpurgis celebration in 2026 declined a new venue offer after their original site was deemed unsuitable.

The Norra innerstaden district committee approved and filed the minutes from the Pensioners' Council meeting on April 13, 2026. Discussions included the importance of assisting pensioners with digital submissions for care service fee calculations, and how to address public transport issues with Region Stockholm. The council also received updates on creating an age-friendly city and recruiting summer staff for elderly care.

The Northern Inner City District Council approved its financial report for March 2026, which projected a year-end surplus of SEK 28.6 million after appropriations. While areas like council administration and financial aid showed deficits, elder care significantly contributed to the surplus, despite individual deficits within nursing homes and home care services.

The Norra innerstaden District Council addressed a Moderate Party motion proposing home care recipients gain the right to decline specific staff without stating a reason or changing providers. While the administration found the motion's aim to empower individuals positive, they concluded a formal requirement would create too many difficulties in planning and executing the service. The council approved the administration's recommendation, thus rejecting the proposal to introduce a formal right to decline staff, with the Moderate Party, Liberal Party, and Centre Party dissenting.

The Northern Inner City District Council approved the administration's statement in response to a referral from the City Executive Board. The referral concerned transitioning to digital personnel records to streamline and quality-assure the management of personnel documents, a proposal which the administration supported and which also entails scanning existing paper documents.