Urban Design Strategy Airport City Stockholm 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 Sigtuna municipality is one of the fastest growing in Sweden. 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, Sigtuna Municipality 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 Uppsala 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 public transport 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 Roslagsbanan 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 Rosersberg 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.