Urban Design Strategy Airport City

Foreword

The Stockholm Metropolitan Region and Arlanda Airport have in recent years been experiencing very high rates of growth. Around Arlanda, 1000 new jobs are created every year and the municipality is one of the fastest growing in . Such rapid expansion places distinct demands on planning, which has resulted in a collaborative effort to develop Airport City Stockholm, as outlined in this joint Urban Design Strategy. Our common vision is that of a unique airport city which emphasizes urban qualities and places sustainability in focus. We are convinced that these foundations, and offering the world within walking distance, will increase value and attract even more people and businesses. Our organizations have been jointly contributing to and participating in the development of this strategy. Now, our work will continue toward promoting the airport city.

Torborg Chetkovich Lars Bryntesson Per Taube CEO, Swedavia Mayor, Chairman, Arlandastad Holding

Table of Contents

Introduction 3 Vision 4 Starting point 18 Current plans 22 Sustainable urban design 24 Framework for development 28 Realisation 34

2 Table of Contents Introduction

The city’s attractiveness is unbeatable. Its diversity of meeting places and people is the basis of all growth. An attractive and vibrant airport city requires many meeting places. These meetings primarily occur in public spaces in the city. The city is created by the people and spaces in it. Through this document, the owners of Airport City Stockholm (Swedavia, Sigtuna municipality and Arlandastad Holding) have created a vision and a clear strategy for the city’s development. It includes principles for sustainable urban design, framework for development and strategic decisions for realisation. This strategy is the starting point for intensifying work to create Sweden’s first real airport city. Its location by Arlanda airport in the growing Stockholm region between Stockholm and with its railways, roads and air traffic makes Airport City Stockholm hard to beat. Regardless of the ups and downs of the economy, people and businesses are finding their way to our region. We compete with our knowledge. Knowledge clusters can develop by creating innovative and exciting urban settings. This urban design strategy is the basis for building ”a living city, connected to the world”.

Kristina Alvendal CEO Airport City Stockholm

3 Vision

”Airport City Stockholm – ’A living city, connected to the world ’

The three partners behind Airport City Stockholm have worked together to formulate a vision that drives its development into a regional, national and international destination. The vision is to create a modern airport city with a vibrant city centre and attractive workplaces. Its location by the airport, railway and motorway between Stockholm and Uppsala offers exceptional accessibility to the region, to Sweden and to the world. It has a large business cluster, which includes a world-class centre for transport and technology development.

4 5 Goals for the Airport City

In dialogue between the three part- urban development can take place con- the airport. An efficient ners (Sigtuna, Swedavia and Arlandastad tinuously and over the long term. route interconnects the central parts of Holding), five overall goals have been de- the city. veloped for Airport City Stockholm and Commercial its urban districts. These five goals are in Airport City Stockholm is to be a re- Urban line with current plans for the region, the gional and international destination with Stockholm Airport City will be a municipality and the airport and are the attractive market positions for a variety vibrant and pleasant urban setting for basis for the urban design strategy. The of companies focused on everything from experiences, meetings and recreation. goals for the airport city are to be sustain- experiences, education and innovation to The city space is designed for an easy and able, commercial, accessible, urban and transport and logistics. By 2030 the aim is comfortable life where everything people eco-friendly. These goals make Airport to have created the conditions for 50,000 need is nearby and where the architecture City Stockholm a unique urban develop- jobs in the airport city. is varied and of high quality. ment project. Accessible Eco-friendly Sustainable Airport City Stockholm must have an The goal is an eco- and climate-friendly The goal is for an airport city to con- effective, safe and convenient transport city with clean air, soil and water. Waste tribute to sustainable growth, where the system with a focus on walking, cycling, and building materials are recycled and airport’s core operations are assured and public transport, access and parking at energy-efficient and resource-efficient sys- tems are preferred. Accessible Urban Sustainable

AIRPORT CITY STOCKHOLM

Commercial Eco-friendly

6 7 Urban Districts As the airport city grows, the district The district offers a wide range of services will develop to include offices, high-tech for those who work there and is well in- industries, retail, hotels and operations tegrated with Märsta. Arlandastad Golf Sky City at the airport linked to the airport and transport indus- is located next to the district. It is served Sky City serves as the airport city’s down- tries. In both the short and long term, the by public transport connections between town. This is a dense city centre within district will be characterised by a green Märsta and the airport. The district’s walking distance of the airport terminals, park landscape with large and small parks strength is its classic office and business commuter trains, the line and linked park areas. The greenery en- area that has room for all types of opera- and long-distance trains. Pedestrian- closes the area’s paved surfaces and creates tions. friendly streets, plazas and parks are lined an ecological landscape. with ground-floor shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. There are offices for knowledge- intensive service companies and exhibi- tion and conference centres with a focus Cargo City by the airport on travel, transport and technology. There DriveLAB Stockholm Cargo City is to the south-west of the ter- are also services for both workers and DriveLAB Stockholm, by the E4, is a hub minal area with direct connection to the travellers, such as cultural centres, spas, for training and development in road safe- airport. With its proximity to the airport car rental services and travel agencies. ty and green transports. This is a unique and the E4, the district is primarily used Temporary accommodation in hotels in cluster where companies, researchers and for cargo and logistics. The district will be various price ranges adds to a vibrant city government agencies have the opportuni- characterised by transport infrastructure centre in the evenings. For travellers arriv- ty to learn from each other – an inspiring and vehicle traffic. Large parts of the dis- ing at the airport, Sky City gives a sense arena for tomorrow’s automotive industry. trict will be on the airport’s airside. of already having come to the central The district includes educational and part of Stockholm. Meanwhile, there is training facilities, research laboratories a unique international atmosphere – one and offices. Showrooms and demonstra- step away from the rest of the world. tion areas offer space for product launches and demonstrations. There is also space logistics by the E4 for urban experiments that require large Rosersberg is conveniently located directly areas, such as test tracks for vehicles. by the E4 between Stockholm, Uppsala and the airport. Its cargo terminal has Park City is the airport entrance developed into a logistics node for both Park City is Sky City’s closest urban dis- 4 large and small companies. It is walking trict to the south-east. The district has a distance to Rosersberg commuter train public transport route, linking the area Märsta Business Area station with trains to Märsta and central with the other districts in the airport Västra Arlandastad is an established and Stockholm. city. Most of the traffic to and from the well-functioning business area. Its prox- The district is characterised by warehouses terminals passes thru the district, which imity to the E4, Märsta and Arlanda has and large parking and access areas. The provides good exposure to travellers. promoted a diverse range of companies, goal is to make Rosersberg into one of Long-term parking, car rental firms and everything from logistics and cargo to re- the world’s most environmentally smart automotive services dominate the district. tail, light industries, and construction. logistic centres.

8 9 Sky City at the airport

Sky City is the airport city’s ”Downtown”, a dense city centre with pedestrian-friendly streets and beautiful parks. It has a mixture of offices and hotels and every conceivable service for both workers and travellers. This unique international atmosphere is one step away from the rest of the world.

10 Sky City at the airport

11 Park City is the airport entrance

This district includes long-term parking, car rental firms and car services. As the airport city grows, this district will develop to include offices, shops and hotels. The district is characterised by greenery with trees, parks and natural landscapes.

12 Park City is the airport entrance

13 DriveLAB Stockholm

DriveLAB Stockholm, by E4 highway, is a hub for training and development in road safety and green transports. This is a unique cluster where companies, researchers and government agencies have the opportunity to learn from each other – an inspiring arena for tomorrow’s automotive industry

14 DriveLAB Stockholm

15 Märsta Business Area

Västra Arlandastad has a diverse range of companies, everything from logistics and cargo to retail, light industries, construction and craftsmen. The district is located by the E4 in Märsta. It has an abundance of services for the people working here.

16 17 Starting point

Stockholm is growing and its business community with it. Meanwhile more and more companies are being forced out of the region’s centre, and these companies need new areas for offices. The desire to sit together in well-developed business areas, with good services and retail offerings as well being easily accessible by public transport increasingly influences where businesses open offices. In many ways, Airport City Stockholm offers an excellent starting point. A key strength for Airport City Stockholm, unlike many other urban development areas, is that its three largest landowners are working together: the State through Swedavia, Sigtuna municipality and Arlandastad Holding as the private landowner. This makes it possible to influence development in a sustainable way from the very start. The urban design strategy is proof of the partners’ common aspirations and is a tool for achieving the vision quickly.

18 The partners Airport City Stockholm is a develop- Examples of completed, on-going and planned projects (2012) ment project being conducted together by Swedavia, Sigtuna municipality and Completed projects Arlandastad Holding. Clarion Airport Hotel, 30,000 m2 with 14 floors Swedavia owns, operates and is respon- service to Arlanda New construction, a house exhibition with space for around 50 show houses, currently 30 sible for Stockholm Arlanda Airport and exhibitors at Cable Park for water sports by the airport ten other Swedish airports. Together with Test Track 1 and 2, full-scale training facilities for the automotive industry, DriveLAB airlines, it spearheads development of Training facilities for Training Partner, about 2,000 m2 in Motortown Swedish aviation. Airport City Stockholm AB Svensk Bilprovning, New inspection facility Motortown is located in Sigtuna, Sweden’s fastest Schenker Logistics centre, more than 20,000 m2, Arlandastad growing municipality. There are also a New motorway exit to Rosersberg number of attractive accommodations DHL Freight, new terminal, 9,000 m2, Rosersberg within easy commuting distance from the John Deere, new main warehouse for Northern , in Arlandastad. airport city. Arlandastad Holding owns, Cargo terminal, Nordic Airport Properties, 16,000 m2 manages and develops properties in the Freight Zone in Cargo City, with unique transit control, separate from the airside Stockholm region. Riksbanken, cash management office, Arlandastad Baxter Medical AB, 7,200 m2 office and warehouse The current area Förlängda Armen and 20:20 Mobile, warehouse and office building in Rosersberg, 13,200 m2 Airport City Stockholm covers an area Dustin, warehouse and related offices, Rosersberg of approximately 800 hectares. About 20,000 people work here (2012). There On-going projects are 200 companies at the airport, 330 in Beijer Byggmaterial, distribution centre, 42,000 m2, Arlandastad Arlandastad and 70 in Rosersberg (2011). Wist Last & Buss, sales, service and repair of lorries and buses, Arlandastad Rosersberg also has 1500 permanent resi- IL Recycling, recycling plant, 10,000 m2, Rosersberg dents. If developments follow Swedavia’s Parking garage at Pier F, about 1,000 parking places. long-term forecast, the airport will handle Posten’s terminal, 50,000 m2, about 600 employees over 30 million passengers by 2040, com- New container terminal, Rosersberg pared to 19 million passengers in 2012. Lidl, new 42,000-m2 warehouse, Rosersberg Several large projects have already New office building in Sky City, 20,000 m2 been conducted in the area and more are New five-floor office building, Rosersberg planned. Work is in progress beside the New retail centre, Rosersberg airport to prepare the land by the termi- Planned projects nals. A detailed development plan has The Roslagsbanan line to be connected with Arlanda been established that allows the develop- New Cargo City with 150,000 m2 cargo and logistics buildings at the airport ment of approximately 280,000 m2 and Development of Sky City adjacent to the terminals additional plans are in place. Major hotels Logistic Park with more than 100,000 m2 of logistics buildings near the airport are being built and an office building is New hotel by DriveLAB Stockholm, approx. 135 rooms planned. DriveLAB Stockholm focuses Battery-powered tractor for transporting goods between Arlanda airport and the container its development work on the automotive terminal in Rosersberg (with the possibility of further loading onto trains) industry. Two full-scale test tracks have Development of Motortown

19 been built and hotels are planned. There Availability of land The design of the road system needs to be are several large on-going investments in With plenty of available land in the area, made more efficient in its use of area and warehouses and logistics in both Rosers- there is lots of room for development and integrated into the urban environment. berg and Västra Arlandastad, including activities that require large areas. the new Posten terminal and plans for a Urban qualities container terminal. The infrastructure is Exposure The area currently has few urban qualities. being developed with a new commuter All transports to and from the airport Density and an urban environment need train line between the airport and Stock- go through the area. This means superb developing to create the attractive settings holm City and new exits from the E4. exposure both nationally and internation- that are in demand. There are plans to extend the Roslagsba- ally. nan commuter train line to the airport. Identity Activity There is extensive on-going development Strengths The area already has an established and in the area, but this is relatively unknown Airport City Stockholm has unique diversified business community – from to the public. The image of a cohesive air- qualities for the region, Sweden and the Rosersberg and Arlandastad to Sky City port city needs to be communicated. world. and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Restrictions The Stockholm Region Potential Parts of the area have development restric- The Stockholm region is one of Europe’s To achieve the vision of a living airport tions due to noise and risk factors from fastest-growing metropolitan areas with a city, the area needs several aspects to be flight operations. Arlanda’s environmental diversified and internationally successful developed. This is why the urban design permit includes restrictions on transports business community. strategy has been developed. to and from the airport. Residential build- ings are not allowed in the area. The airport Regional public transport The airport is the area’s natural hub. Cur- Regional access is good between the Business clusters rently it sees 19 million passengers per airport and Stockholm City, but public Though some parts have had clearly de- year, a figure that is expected to increase transport to north-eastern municipalities fined profiles, the area as a whole has been to 30 million by 2040. in needs expanding missing a clear, common platform for and competitive rates for travel to Stock- businesses. Realisation holm and Uppsala are needed. A limited number of big stakeholders Planning is on-going with a joint organisation ensures the best Local public transport Airport City Stockholm is currently be- possible conditions for quick processes The area currently lacks efficient and fre- ing planned. The urban design strategy is and joint goals. quent public transport. Public transport already a reality. For example, Sky City is between Märsta and Airport City Stock- being planned as a pedestrian-friendly dis- Accessibility holm is planned. trict, a new automotive destination is be- The airport makes the area exceptionally ing planned and built in DriveLab Stock- accessible both nationally and interna- Local road network holm, local public transport for Arlanda- tionally. The airport has excellent connec- The road network is well developed in Märsta is being studied and planned, and tions by both train and car to Stockholm parts of the district but takes up a lot of a commuter train line to Arlanda has been City and the centre of Uppsala. space established.

20 The airport

The terminals

Cable Park in lake Halmsjön by the airport

Västra Arlandastad Test tracks for vehicles in DriveLAB

21 Current plans

There are both regional and local plans that steer planning for Airport City Stockholm. The regional plan, the city master plan and the area master plan support strong urban development. Arlanda- Märsta is designated as a regional urban centre, which means development towards a dense, varied city with streets, plazas and parks. All the plans stress improving accessibility and traffic to and within the area, in particular public transport. Swedavia’s airport master plan describes how the airport’s various activities can be developed while securing its core operations. Large areas are already been included in local planning and these local plans generally offer great flexibility for development.

22 The development plan for the holm Arlanda Airport. The plan’s vision Part of this development includes the Stockholm region, 2010 and focus follow the regional plan and collaborative project Airport City Stock- The Regional Plan (RUFS 2010) desig- the master plan. The plan emphasises that holm. nates Arlanda-Märsta as a regional urban the good air, train and car access creates centre. This means the development of the necessary conditions for developing Local detailed plans a dense, varied city with streets, plazas the area into a strong regional business Large parts of the area have already and parks. The regional plan points to and communications centre. The plan been included in local development plans improving access to and public transport proposal builds on existing conditions by and additional detailed plans are currently to Arlanda and linking the three areas Ar- building on already-completed develop- being developed (2012). These detailed landa airport, Arlandastad and the town ment projects, the existing infrastructure plans are general and give great flexibility of Märsta in a connect structure. and natural values. An important goal for development. is to tie together the plan area’s different Master plan main parts with the city of Märsta. Sigtuna municipality, 2002 Its 2002 master plan describes the mu- Swedavia´s Arlanda nicipality’s view of the area’s development. Master Plan, 2010 The municipality intends to maintain Swedavia’s master plan describes how the restrictive guidelines for construction the airport’s various activities can be outside the local plan in the noise-effected developed over the next thirty years. area (FBN 55 dBA). The municipality The master plan is a guiding document. feels that consideration must be given for Swedavia’s vision for the Stockholm future technology developments in airport Arlanda Airport is ”to make Stockholm operations when calculating the impact and Stockholm Arlanda Airport into the area around Arlanda and how this influ- obvious choice in Scandinavia for busi- ences urban planning. All in all, technical nesses, travellers and visitors”. The timing developments should result in less noise of when activities will be developed is Extended Arlanda master plan (FÖP 2006) propagation. Commercial development controlled by market demand and the at the airport must consider effects on the ability to attract airlines and other parties environment, traffic and accessibility. to the area. The plan is a tool in the area’s long-term development in a sustainable Arlanda area master plan, 2006 manner that meets financial requirements The extended master plan (FÖP Ar- and achieves customer value. The plan landa Area) was developed by the munici- emphasises Swedavia’s environmental pality in cooperation with relevant parties focus, in particular energy-smart supply and describes development conditions, solutions and investments in public trans- such as traffic, risks, technical services and port. general land use in the areas. Swedavia wants to leverage previous This extended master plan clarifies the investments and develop commercial planning conditions for the area’s devel- ventures with Airport Cargo City, Airport opment and describes how to weigh the Logistics Area and the development of national interests related to the Stock- hotels and offices in the Sky City area. Regional development plan (RUFS 2010)

23 Sustainable urban design

Sweden and Stockholm are known around the world for their sustainable city policies. National environmental goals, plan indicators and the municipal plans for the area thus express aspirations for sustainability within Airport City Stockholm. The vision formulated by the partners behind Airport City Stockholm also emphasises sustainable growth. To ensure that the airport city is built in a sustainable way, it will be built according to guidelines based on both national standards and the international certification systems LEED Neighborhood and BREEAM Communities. The goal is for the entire airport city to be able to be certified for sustainability if these guidelines are followed.

24 25 planted with trees. Valuable habitats and This makes all properties accessible. Pe- ecological zones are taken advantage of destrians on wide sidewalks, bicyclists on and enhanced. connected bike lanes and motorists on the Certification: BREEAM-C: ECO 1-4, CE 1-4, RES streets share network. The bike network 5-6 | LEED-N: SLL P2-3, 7-8, P5, NPD 14, GIB 4, 8-9 is convinient and safe. Speed limits for vehicles are adapted to city life. Along the motorways, there are parallel streets that 1. Land and building re-use connect to the street network. Development will take place primarily Certification: BREEAM-C: PS 15, TRA 5, 10-14 | on already developed land, such as park- LEED-N: SLL 2, 4, NPD P1, P3, 6, 8 ing spaces and industrial land. Increased densification adjacent to existing build- ings is preferred to thinning out build- ings. Productive farm and forestlands are preserved. Existing buildings are reused as far as possible, which creates dynamics 3. Close to fast public transport in land use and rent levels. First and fore- Development preferably takes place near most, this applies to settings with histori- frequently served public transport to cal value. create good regional accessibility. Public Certification: BREEAM-C: PS 1-3 | LEED-N: SLL transport is developed locally so that all 1-2, SLL P4, GIB 5-7 properties are within walking distance of a stop, preferably rail or Bus Rapid 5. Access to public space Transport. The settings around stops are Meeting places are built adjacent to cen- integrated into the urban setting and are tral street intersections, at bus and tram developed into accessible meeting places stops and at entrances to major destina- with services. tions, such as culture, sports, and event Certification: BREEAM-C: TRA 2-3 | LEED-N: SLL facilities, as well as train stations, bus 3, NDP 7 stations and airport terminals. A public meeting place is designed like a park or a plaza and is naturally connected to surrounding street grids, entrances and destinations. 2. Green ecological landscape Certification: BREEAM-C: PS 6 | LEED-N: NPD 9 Developing areas in flood plains and wetland areas is avoided. Groundwater is protected and storm water is treated lo- cally. Paved surfaces are minimised. Green structures are developed with nature areas, 4. Walkable street network parks, green ways and greenery on roofs Traffic is managed in a continuous fine- and façades. meshed street network that mixes all types Streets and other public spaces should be of traffic.

26 focused on the public, such as shops, res- are placed at the street to create defined taurants, services and receptions. street spaces and courtyard spaces. This Certification: BREEAM-C: PS 10, COM 1 | LEED- creates a clear public space facing the N: NPD 11 street and a private social sphere inside the block. This is also beneficial from the perspective of noise. Certification: BREEAM-C: PS 11 | LEED-N: SLL P1, NDP P2, 2

6. Flexible compact parking Parking space is minimised. Vehicles are preferably not parked at ground level, but 8. Land use mix by location rather in underground garages or in park- There should be land use mix. In the ing garages. Ground-level parking and same block, for example, there can be temporary access preferably occurs as kerb offices, shops and services. In a district parking or parallel parking along walk- there should be a mixture of rent levels ways. Parking spaces should be shared by to create a diverse range of tenants. various activities. Bicycle parking is avail- Service-intensive activities are located able near stops and building entrances. more centrally and close to public 10. Energy and resource efficient Certification: BREEAM-C: TRA 8-9 | LEED-N: NPD transport while, for example, invento- systems 5 ry-intensive activities are located more The best energy- and resource-efficient peripherally. Services and shops are systems are used in buildings and for in- located on the ground floor, primarily frastructure. Buildings are positioned for facing the main street. the most optimal daylight exposure. Sys- Certification: BREEAM-C: PS 7-8, TRA 4 | tems for waste recycling are implemented. LEED-N: SLL 5, NPD 3-4 Development is done in an energy- and resource-efficient manner. Sustainable building materials are used. All buildings should be able to be certified according to BREEAM or LEED. Certification: BREEAM-C: CE 5-9, RES 1-4 | LEED- N: GIB P1-3, 10-16 7. Active frontages Building entrances are located along the streets. Entrances should be located close to each other to create a safe and interesting urban setting. Active front- 9. Compact urban form ages also provide good accessibility for Effective land use and density are desired. people with disabilities. The ground floor Density is higher near public transport preferably contains premises for activities stations and major destinations. Buildings

27 Framework for development

A dynamic airport city is a city that is constantly growing and evolving. The guidelines for urban design ensure that the city is always sustainable, but a framework for long-term expansion is also needed. This framework is based on previously- made investments. A good framework is flexible in that it can be adapted as the city grows and changed while it creates predictability for future developments. The following three development principles describe development in different scales: 1) the city grow from the nodes; 2) districts grow by infrastructure; 3) land and plots grow based on places. These planning phases also match the Swedish plan process and the principles in BREEAM Communities and LEED Neighborhood – from the general to the specific.

28 1. The city growths from the nodes

Within Airport City Stockholm, there are currently four nodes where accessibil- ity and conditions are particularly good. Development primarily occurs in these al- ready established nodes and then spreads outwards. The strongest node is of course at Sky City and the airport terminals. This is where accessibility and exposure are greatest and where density will be highest. The intensity of land use drops toward Park City. The second node is Märsta cen- tre and station, which are a starting point for expansion of the western part of Air- port City Stockholm. The third node is around the Arlanda junction at the E4 be- tween Västra Arlandastad and DriveLAB Stockholm. The fourth node is around the Rosersberg junction, which is the airport city’s gateway toward Stockholm. Important principles for expansion based on nodes are the concentration of activities and flows and an early localisa- tion of high-quality operations – “best first”. Concentration creates optimal mar- ket conditions and a clear image for each district. Strategically locating selected activities provides positive spillover effects to the surrounding areas and creates good conditions for the next expansion phase.

29 2. Districts grow by infrastructure

Roads, street networks, public transport routes and technical infrastructure usually built into the streets, such as electricity, telecommunications and water and sew- age pipes, create the basic conditions for how the land can be developed. A clear street network provides a long- term framework when a district is emerg- ing. The network provides the best acces- sibility and availability to all properties. Sustainable urban development is based on existing infrastructure investments. New streets and roads connect to existing ones. The expansion of districts is based on three basic street or road types: local streets, main streets and motorways. Gen- erally, higher development and service- oriented operations are placed along the main streets. Operations interested in exposure are placed along motorways. Stops for public transport routes serve as smaller nodes and are also natural start- ing points for expanding development.

30 Motorway The motorway has one or more lanes in each di- rection, and in Airport City Stockholm consists of the E4. At Sky City the motorway turns into access loops to the terminals. Routes and loops are highly accessible and have no intersections. New on and off ramps efficiently facilitate accessibility in the traffic system. Consideration is given to accessibility to the terminals.

Public transport station The public transport station is a local node. This can be a Bus Raid Transport or tram line. An open space is built by this station node where commuters can stay and wait, or switch to other means of trans- port such as taxis, buses or cars. It is appropriate to place landmark buildings at these locations to strengthen the identity of the location with their architecture.

Main street The main street is approximately thirty metres wide and links the urban districts’ local street networks. It is either in the form of a public transport street with two bus lanes or tracks go in the middle, or green forming a classic esplanade. There is a lane for cars in each direction, kerb-side parking, bike lanes and walkways.

Local street Local streets are approximately 16 metres wide and have functions such as service roads and access roads in extensive areas. As districts and blocks are developed, service roads are gradually converted to normal city streets with wider walkways and kerb parking

31 3. Land and plots grow from places

Land and plots differs depending on their location. In the city’s periphery, nat- ural land and open spaces are preserved. Levels of development are lower here and can occur in the form of Big Box struc- tures. The most central land in the nodes is used for dense urban neighbourhoods. The urban design strategy makes sure that all expansion contributes urban quali- ties to ensure that a real city is built. This means avoiding things not found in a city, such as roads, ramps, pedestrian tunnels, forecourt land, and façades without en- trances and windows. In a growing city, land is constantly developed through densification and im- provements to previously-built infrastruc- ture and buildings. A basic principle for expansion is that development and con- struction take place around places. This means that certain activities and destina- tions are gathered around a place, plaza, park, station or intersection to interact and gain a clearer identity. A landmark building with prominent architecture can also enhance this site. This is part of a strategic process known as Placemaking.

32 Closed blocks Closed blocks are office and hotel buildings that have a higher density and thus are located in the most central locations.

Plazas Plazas are open spaces for meetings and events. These are located adjacent to important destina- tions and public transport stations.

Parks Parks are green areas developed for public urban life, recreation and play. These are located adjacent to dense development.

Open blocks Open blocks are lots that are partially developed, such as with offices and shops. These are located in semi-central locations just outside city centres and nodes.

Parking areas Parking areas are open paved surfaces, preferably with trees planted around them. These are located more peripherally in the city.

Big box blocks Big box blocks are lots with simpler industrial and warehouse buildings. In general, these are located more peripherally in the city.

Rural land Rural land is undeveloped areas, such as forest, meadows and fields. These are located in the city outskirts and are often important for nature or agriculture.

33 Realisation

As Airport City Stockholm is developed, the already established cooperation between the three partners is a factor for its success. A number of strategic decisions have been made to implement the urban design strategy and realise the development potential of the area. Several strategic planning tools, analyses and structural plans ensure that each project in the area contributes to the fulfilment of the vision and strategy. An open and visible planning process based on users reinforces the image of Airport City Stockholm. Major projects are combined with small projects and strategic marketing to create Placemaking.

34 Vision “A living city, connected to the world”

Urban Design Strategy Goals All planning of the airport city will lead to Guidelines for sustainable sustainable, commercial, accessible, urban, urban design and eco-friendly development. International standards for sustainable construction quality assures the airport city’s development. Framework for development Strategic decisions The city will grow based on nodes, districts The airport city’s partners make joint will grow by infrastructure and places will decisions on strategic development. grow according to applicable plans.

Planning Master plans are developed for districts, new infrastructure and Placemaking. Driving forces and restrictions are analysed.

Projects Projects are carried out in dialogue with support of the strategy, the master plans, site analyses and Placemaking processes. From vision to complete project

35 Strategic descisions by investing in a vibrant sustainable urban Open planning process The urban design strategy forms a basis setting while also placebranding the iden- An open and efficient planning process for further work on developing Airport tities of the individual districts. is characterised by a good dialogue be- City Stockholm. To implement the strat- tween stakeholders. An important starting egy, the three partners have made addi- Study restrictions point is the perspective of citizens and tional joint strategic decisions. These are: The restrictions for risk, noise, emissions customers. Planning must focus on the and residential construction make devel- users of the city and, as far as possible, Planning for regional public transport. opment of the airport city more difficult. they must be involved or consulted. Cre- Work to ensure Airport City Stockholm The ability to change or deviate from re- ate a common vision as early as possible. and the airport become a natural part of strictions should be studied. Once the parties are in agreement and the the network, as planning has begun, this vision should be well as plan for the Roslagsbanan line ac- Develop business clusters. visible on site as soon as possible. This can cess at Sky City. Begin active real estate development and be done through, for example, temporary build relations with the business com- buildings or events so that everyone who Develop local public transport munity, including within future transport uses the site can see that development Plan for effective public transport routes and technology development. Also de- work is on-going while also being invited with main buses or trams between the velop relations with the area’s future users to participate. airport and Märsta through Airport City and tenants. Stockholm’s districts. Also take advantage Organisation for realisation of the routes for transport within the ter- Strategic planning tools For Airport City Stockholm to be able minal area, for example between terminals The urban design strategy for Airport to continue growing and evolving, an and long-term parking. City Stockholm is a visionary document organisation has been established aimed and an agreement between the partners at inspiring and supporting the dialogue Planning for efficient infrastructure that shows how the overarching goals can between new and existing stakeholders in Study whether the road network can be be realised in the more detailed design of the area. Kista Science City and Stock- made more efficient in terms of size and the city’s structure. It is thus an important holm Life in Hagastaden are models for whether roads can be converted into strategic planning tool. Sigtuna munici- this type of organisation. The task of the streets. Designing the road system as a pality’s master plan and the master plan organisation is to also provide informa- grid to create flexible traffic flows and for the Arlanda area also provide an over- tion about the urban design strategy and thereby increase access to the properties. all framework for municipal planning. relevant plans. The organisation’s mis- The next step in planning is to develop, sion is to develop international contacts Develop urban structure plans based on the urban design strategy, struc- and conduct risk assessments to achieve Develop structure plans for all districts. tural plans for districts and possibly other the vision for Airport City Stockholm to The structure plan describes the street sys- areas. become “a living city, connected to the tem, park structure and land use structure Then detailed development plans for world”. and creates a concrete strategy for how the blocks will be developed. Various studies area is to be developed. It is then the basis will be carried out to form the basis of the for detailed development plans. planning, such as a traffic analysis, envi- ronmental analysis and urban life analysis. Build a strong identity Utilise the Airport City Stockholm brand

36 Representatives from the three partners during a workshop in November 2011

37 Future Images

Sky City Sky City

Illustration plan Sky City New office building in Sky City

38 DriveLAB Stockholm Cargo City

DriveLAB Stockholm

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Consultants Alexander Ståhle, Helena Lundin Kleberg, Staffan Swartz (Spacescape) Kalle Dinell, Morten Johansson, Moa Andrén, Branko Kovacevic (DinellJohansson), Johan S Nilsson, Ulrika Bladh (Tyréns) Anders Ling (WSP)

Stockholm 2013