1. General information
Location and description of the intervention
City or FUA
Malmö
Region
Europe
Native title of the NBS intervention
The western harbour (Västra Hamnen)
Short description of the intervention
The city of Malmö works for a sustainable urban environment, e.g. through planning the city's new construction, working on existing buildings and at the same time striving to reduce the environmental impact. Västra Hamnen (Western harbour) is a new and ultra-modern district in Malmö. It is located on a former shipyard area right beside the sea, only less than a kilometer north-west of the medieval old town of Malmö (ref. 10). In the Western Harbour where land was available after the shipyard’s closure, high sustainability has been sought from the beginning. In dialogue with builders and other actors, Malmö City has developed guidelines for energy use, green structure, waste solutions and a healthy indoor environment. (Ref. 1)
Address

Malmö
Sweden

Location
The NBS is situated in an area, with clear delineation of boundaries and a specific shape (polygon). The NBS project can also have more than one area location (more than one polygon, situated close by).
Area boundary
POINT (12.979982 55.604885)
POINT (12.977917 55.621152)
POINT (12.993919 55.613085)
NBS area image
Source of NBS area image
Google maps
Total area
400000.00m²
NBS area
1870000.00m²
Type of area before implementation of the NBS
Industrial
Previous derelict area
Website of the intervention
http://malmo.se/Stadsplanering--trafik/Stadsplanering--visioner/Utbyggnadsomrad…
Timeline of intervention
Start date of the intervention (planning process)
2001
Start date of intervention (implementation process)
2001
End date of the intervention
ongoing
Present stage of the intervention
Ongoing
Please specify "other" stage of the intervention
Bo01-area (Bo01-området), which was built/started at the European Living Fair (bomässan) in 2001 was the first stage in the transformation of Västra Hamnen. (Ref. 2, 3)

By 2031, Västra Hamnen is expected to have around 25,000 residents and as many employers. Approximately half of the area is built or has detailed planning, so there are as many areas to plan for and to build on left. (Ref. 4)

The project Fullriggaren (a new city quarter in Västra hamnen), was planned in 2006 and was basically completed in 2012/2013. (Ref. 6)
Goals of the intervention
The Vision for 2031 for Västra hamnen (the Western Harbour) has 10 goals, which include (but not limited to): The Västra hamnen brand is strong nationally and internationally, Västra hamnen is a mixed city with living streets, to the Västra hamnen people can travel by a sustainable way, the area is close to blue and green structures, Västra hamnen continues to be at the forefront of sustainable construction, in Västra Hamnen there are indoor meeting places for everyone, in Western Harbor, energy production is sustainable and energy consumption is low.
(Ref. 5)
Quantitative targets
At least 10m of public places must be located along water sides
Suitable locations for large solitary trees on public spaces and neighborhoods shall be investigated in the detailed planning phase. The target area for large trees is 200-400 m2.
Space for the cleaning of storm water along streets with more than 8000 vehicles / day shall be created on public places
(Ref. 5)
By 2031, Västra Hamnen is expected to have around 25,000 residents and as many employers. Approximately half of the area is built or has detailed planning, so there are as many areas to plan for and to build on left. (Ref. 4)
Monitoring indicators defined
meters of public places located along water sides;
m2 of large solitary trees;
number of spaces for storm water treatment with at least 8000 vehicles/day passing created; (Ref 5)
number of residents in Vastra Hamnen by 2031 and number of employers by this date; (Ref 4)
hectares of public space which is green space (Ref 5)
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13)
Climate change adaptation
Climate change mitigation
Water management (SDG 6)
Stormwater and rainfall management and storage
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
Habitat and biodiversity conservation
Green space creation and/or management
Regeneration, land-use and urban development
Promote natural styles of landscape design for urban development
Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
Social cohesion
Social justice and equity
Social interaction
Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Creation of opportunities for recreation
Economic development and employment (SDG 8)
Tourism support
Employment/job creation
Cultural heritage and cultural diversity
Protection of historic and cultural landscape/infrastructure
Climate change adaptation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Reduce exposure to climate risks directly
Reduce the impacts of climate risks events on urban places and communities
Build resilience
Climate change adaptation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Implement green walls or roofs to lower indoor temperature and provide insulation
Implement sustainable urban drainage infrastructure (e.g. to make space for water)
Climate change mitigation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Sequester and store carbon
Reduce energy demand, with the use of renewables or energy efficiency improvements
Climate change mitigation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Increase green urban nature for carbon storage (wetlands, tree cover)
Invest in public transport/bicycle infrastructure as a means to prevent car use
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Ecosystem-focused
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Protect and enhance urban habitats
Preserve and strengthen existing habitats and ecosystems
Means for conservation governance
Manage biological resources for conservation and sustainable use
Implementation activities
Approximately half of the area is built or has detailed planning. (Ref 4). Building various kinds of blue and green spaces-- 'living streets' have been the activities to create Västra hamnen.
Sustainability aspects including energy related issues along with biodiversity and mobility are included in the building of the area Fullriggaren (completed by 2013) in Västra hamnen, this area includes e.g. building/offices, parking space etc. (Ref. 6)

Type of NBS project
Creation of new green areas
Transformation of previously derelict areas
NBS domain and interventions
Ecological domain(s) where the NBS intervention(s) is/are implemented
Nature on buildings (external)
Green roofs
Grey infrastructure featuring greens
Alley or street trees and other street vegetation
Parks and urban forests
Pocket parks/neighbourhood green spaces
Rivers/streams/canals/estuaries
Type of Green Roof
Semi-intensive Green Roof: depth 5 - 7 inches; plants: Selected Perennials, Sedums, ornamental Grasses, Herbs and little Shrubs; Medium maintenance and costs
Vegetation Type
Trees
Flower beds
Garden beds
Please specify how many trees were planted
Unknown
Amenities offered by the NBS
Benches and drinking water stations
Playgrounds
Sports areas and equipment
Services
Expected ecosystem services delivered
Regulating services
Air quality regulation
Noise reduction
Water purification / filtration
Other
Habitat and supporting services
Maintenance of genetic diversity
Cultural services
Tourism
Recreation
Mental and physical health and wellbeing
Intellectual interactions (scientific and / or educational)
Please specify "other regulating service"
storm water treatment embankments (ref. 5)
Scale
Spatial scale
Micro-scale: District/neighbourhood level
Beneficiaries
Primary Beneficiaries
National-level government
Local government/Municipality
Citizens or community groups
Please specify other local relevant strategy
Environmental Programme for Malmö for 2009-2020. The environmental programme will serve as a common starting point for the continued environmental work in Malmö. (Ref. 8)
Vision 2031 for Västra Hamnen. (Ref. 5)
Governance
Governance arrangements
Co-governance with government and non-government actors
Non-government actors
Private sector/Corporate/Business
Please specify the roles of the specific government and non-government actor groups involved in the initiative
Thhe city has been a large landowner and thus had the opportunity to make demands on those who buy the land has contributed to the success of this project. (Ref. 6)
The steering committee of the redevelopment includes the city building office, real estate office, street office, street administration, city center management and the environmental office. Reference skills VA Syd (a regional water and sewer organization). (Ref. 5)
The process also includes dialogue with builders. (Ref. 5)
Key actors - initiating organization
Local government/municipality
Land owners
Public space owned by the city
Key actors - Other stakeholders involved (besides initiating actors)
Local government/municipality
Private sector/corporate actor/company
Land owners
Public space owned by the city
Please specify other land owner
Västra Hamnen (in the city of Malmo), where land was available after the shipyard was closed (ref. 1)
Participatory methods/forms of community involvement used
Taskforce groups
Consultation (e.g. workshop, surveys, community meetings, town halls)
Please specify other landowner
Västra Hamnen (in the city of Malmo), where land was available after the shipyard was closed (ref. 1)
Policy drivers
NBS intervention implemented in response to an Regional Directive/Strategy
Yes
Please specify the "Regional Directive/Strategy"
The expansion in Västra hamnen (Western harbour) began with Bo01, the European Housing Fair (sv. bostads-mässan) held in 2001. (Ref. 6)
NBS intervention implemented in response to a national regulations/strategy/plan
Unknown
NBS intervention implemented in response to a local regulation/strategy/plan
Yes
Please specify the "local regulation/strategy/plan"
Västra hamnen is included in the City of Malmö’s comprehensive plan. (Ref. 7)
Mandatory or voluntary intervention
Mandatory (based on policy)
Intervention is mandatory
Spatial planning guidance
Environmental regulation
Enablers
Presence of specific city-level GI/NBS vision/strategy/plan - mentioned in connection to the project
Unknown
Presence of specific city-level GI/NBS section/part in a more general plan - mentioned in connection to the project
Yes
Please specify the general plan with GI/NBS section
Vision 2031 for Västra Hamnen. (Ref. 5)
Environmental Programme for Malmö for 2009-2020. The environmental programme will serve as a common starting point for the continued environmental work in Malmö. (Ref. 8)
If there is a relevant strategy or plan, please specify the theme / type of the plan.
Municipal / city level environmental plan or programme
Urban redevelopment plan
Presence of city network or regional partnerships focused on NBS - mentioned in connection to the project
Yes
Please specify
Environment building program SYD has been developed through a collaboration between Malmö city, Lund municipality and Lund University.
Also, 'ByggaBoDialogen', together with 13 builders and committed citizens, Malmö city began a dialogue about architecture, planning, environmental and quality.
(Ref. 3)
Presence of GI / NBS research project - mentioned in connection to the project
Unknown
Subsidies/investment for GI / NBS in the city - mentioned in connection to the project
Unknown
Co-finance for NBS
Unknown
Co-financing governance arrangements
Unknown
Was this co-governance arrangement already in place, or was it set up specifically for this NBS?
Unknown
Financing
Total cost
More than €4,000,000
What is/was the Cost/Budget (EUR) of the NBS or green infrastructure elements?
Unknown
What are the total amount of expected annual maintenance costs?
Unknown
What is the expected annual maintenance costs of the NBS or GI elements?
Unknown
Please specify cost savings
Unknown
Please specify total cost (EUR)
(HS) Malmö (Sustainable urban development Malmö from East to West) was granted support of around 2.9 million EUR (29 740 000 SEK) according to the 2009 Delegation for Sustainable Cities. (Ref. 6)
The Fullriggaren (the third development project for housing in municipal land in Västra Hamnen) has been allocated approximately 2.3 million EUR (23 million SEK) of investment grants from the Delegation for Sustainable Cities. (Ref. 3)
Source(s) of funding
Public national budget
Public local authority budget
Type of fund(s) used
Earmarked public budget
Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities)
Non-financial contribution
Unknown
Business models
Green densification model
Vacant space model
Which of the involved actors was motivated by this model?
Public actor (e.g. municipality)
Private for-profit actor (e.g. firm, insurer)
Type of innovation
System innovation
Please specify system innovation
Creation of green roofs and space for the cleaning of storm water along streets with more than 8000 vehicles / day shall be created on public places, for storm water from public places. (Ref. 5)
Recreational, meeting places for people. (Ref. 5)
Economically sustainable city (development). (Ref. 3)
Novelty level of the innovation
Ambiguous (e.g. multiple interpretations)
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
Several successful pilot projects for an ecologically sustainable urban development, such as Ekostaden Augustenborg (and Fullriggaren in Västra hamnen), have been carried out and the intention is to transfer the experience from there on to a larger scale. (Ref. 6, 9)
Replicability/Transferability
Ambiguous (e.g. multiple interpretations)
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
The capacity for urban development is primarily in ongoing or future transformation and development areas such as Hyllie, Nyhamnen (and Västra hamnen which is also included here). (Ref. 9)
Impacts, benefits
Environmental impacts
Climate change
Strengthened capacity to address climate hazards/natural disasters
Reduced emissions
Energy efficiency improvements
Environmental quality
Improved air quality
Improved waste management
Reduced noise exposure
Improved protection against strong wind
Water management and blue areas
Improved water quality
Improved stormwater management
Green space and habitat
Increased green space area
Restoration of derelict areas
Description of environmental benefits
- The project aims for a combination of renewable energy use, green structure, waste solutions and a healthy indoor environment (ref. 2)
- The energy consumed in Västra Hamnen is covered in a sustainable way (ref. 5)
- The greenery in the city is actively used to mitigate the effects of climate change, such as dampening run-off during heavy rains and to create shade, break wind, dampen noise reflection and reduce air pollution (ref. 5)
- A thematic water axis is created in an east-west direction along Lilla Varvsgatan from Scania Square to Dockplatsen. The water is designed in different scales and have different expressions, from a larger water facility in Varvsparken to smaller fountains or open stormwater management (ref. 5)
- Space for purification of stormwater along streets with more than 8000 vehicles / day is created on public site land, for stormwater from public site land (ref. 5)
- The green area's important functions are fulfilled in Västra Hamnen, where the parks constitute quiet lush oases with large trees, function as meeting places, raise the area's status, quality of life and housing value (ref. 5)
- To create narrower street sections, one or more larger trees are placed in pockets in the buildings instead of in a row in the street (ref. 5)- Västra Hamnen's high quality water, both the sea and canals and the harbor basin are available (ref. 5)
- In Västra Hamnen, where land was available after the shipyard was closed, a high level of sustainability has been sought from the outset (ref. 1)
- From being an industrial area in decline, Västra Hamnen is today a seafront and attractive district with a sustainable holistic approach (ref. 2)
Economic impacts
Increase of green jobs (e.g. paid employment positions)
Attraction of business and investment
Description of economic benefits
- Västra Hamnen attracts visitors from all over Malmö and the world (ref. 2)
- The area has become an attraction for study visits and tourists, every year thousands of people visit Västra Hamnen to learn more about sustainable urban development (ref. 1)
- In 2031, Västra Hamnen is expected to have approximately 25,000 residents (just over 10,000 flats) and 25,000 gainfully employed (ref. 5)
- The area is very well visited by Malmö residents as well as tourists and city planners from all over the world (ref. 5)
Social and cultural impacts
Social justice and cohesion
Fair distribution of social, environmental and economic benefits of the NBS project
Improved liveability
Improved access to urban green space
Increased visibility and opportunity for marginalised groups or indigenous peoples
Increased opportunities for social interaction
Health and wellbeing
Improved physical health
Gain in activities for recreation and exercise
Cultural heritage and sense of place
Promotion of cultural diversity
Education
Increased support for education and scientific research
Description of social and cultural benefits
- Social sustainability with issues such as health and well-being, children's play and development, justice and equality have a high priority in the continued development of Västra Hamnen (ref. 5)
- Public transport is well developed but can be made more attractive, and lanes for bicycle traffic to Västra Hamnen must also be expanded and improved (ref. 5)
- The surface-efficient and high-capacity means of transport for pedestrian, bicycle and public transport dominate and are prioritized before car traffic and the proportion of pedestrian, bicycle and public transport is higher in Västra Hamnen than in Malmö as a whole (ref. 5)
- In Västra Hamnen, there are homes with various forms of leasing and workplaces for large and small companies. There is education at all levels, from primary school to Malmö University, there are sports facilities and commercial services. There are also cultural institutions such as Malmö Live, which is being built at Universitetsholmen and Skånes Dansteater in Västra Dockan, as well as Stpln at Stapelbäddsparken, which is a non-commercial public meeting place and association venue (ref. 5)
- There is access to service and recreation, an attractive urban environment with human scale and living urban space (ref. 5)
- All is about Västra Hamnen being a district for everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity and income (ref. 5)
Type of reported impacts
Expected impacts
Achieved impacts
Indicators
By 2011, 11 hectares (out of 44 hectares) of the public space area consisted of green space. (Ref. 5)
Indicators included: carbon dioxide reduction for the area Fullriggaren (kg of carbon dioxide/year) in Västra hamnen. (Ref. 6)
Also present is the web-based monitoring tool in the city of Malmö, so-called Grönytefaktor (green area factor) (i.e. planning instrument that calculates the amount of greenery within a property with regard to the size/structure of the property.
Environmental, social and economic impacts
Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
Health and well-being (SDG 3)
Regeneration, land-use and urban development
Analysis of specific impact categories
Job creation: The NBS created ...
Paid employment positions
Environmental justice: The implementation of the NBS project resulted in ...
Positive distribution of NBS benefits
Improved access to green and/or blue spaces
Negative impacts: Did the project cause any problems or concerns?
No information was found regarding negative impacts of the project
COVID-19 pandemic
This project information was updated on 5 August 2020. No information was found regarding the current impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the NBS area.
Methods of impact monitoring
Process of recording NBS impacts
Conduct a baseline survey before and after NBS implementation
Methods used to evaluate the impacts of NBS
Questionnaire surveys / online surveys
Where can this data be accessed? Please include a link to a report or web-page.
https://malmo.se/download/18.228b8e2313f81626274815e/V%C3%A4stra+Hamnen+2031+ju…
Evidence for use of assessment
Presence of an assessment, evaluation and/or monitoring process
Yes
Presence of indicators used in reporting
Yes
Presence of monitoring/evaluation reports
Yes
Link to monitoring/evaluation reports
http://www.boverket.se/contentassets/a2867d766c554c57b3baf860a39c8e48/malmo-sta…
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
Yes
Link to a web-based monitoring tool
http://malmo.se/Bo-bygga--miljo/Miljoarbete-i-Malmo/Malmo-stads-miljoarbete/Hal…
Impact assessment mechanism
Name of any specific impact assessment tools
Environment building program SYD has been developed through a collaboration between Malmö city, Lund municipality and Lund University. (Ref. 3)

Also, 'ByggaBoDialogen', together with 13 builders and committed citizens, Malmö city began a dialogue about architecture, planning, environmental and quality. (Ref. 3)

Malmö City Greeny Factor (in the Environment Building Program South and in the detailed plan), where e.g. Environmental building program SYD is applied in the project Fullriggaren. (Ref. 6, 3)
Link to the output of assessments
http://malmo.se/download/18.d8bc6b31373089f7d9800023680/1491302149793/P%C3%A5g%…
Use of GIS in mapping impacts
No evidence in public records
Citizen involvement
Citizens involvement in assessment/evaluation
Unknown
Mode(s) of citizen involvement in evaluation/assessment
Other
Please specify other modes of citizen involvement in evaluation/assessment
The 'ByggaBoDialogen': together with 13 builders and committed citizens, Malmö city began a dialogue about architecture, planning, environmental and quality. (Ref. 3)
Citizens involvement in the analysis of the assessment/evaluation
Unknown
Follow-up to the evaluation / assessment
Unknown
References
Web links relevant to the intervention
Ref. 1
Ref. 2
Ref. 3
Ref. 4
Ref. 5
Ref. 6
Ref. 7
Ref. 8
Ref. 9
List of references
1. Malmö Stad. (2016). Hållbart byggande & boende. Västra hamnen. Available at: https://malmo.se/Service/Var-stad-och-var-omgivning/Stadsplanering-och-strategier/Stadsutvecklingsomraden/Vastra-Hamnen-/Hallbart-byggande--boende.html (Accessed 5 August 2020)
2. Malmö Stad. (2019). Om Västra hamnen. Västra hamnen. Available at: https://malmo.se/Service/Var-stad-och-var-omgivning/Stadsplanering-och-strategier/Stadsutvecklingsomraden/Vastra-Hamnen-/Om-Vastra-Hamnen.html (Accessed 5 August 2020)
3. Malmö Stad. (2012). Pågående stadsutvecking i Västra hamnen. Stadsbyggnadskontoret. Available at: https://malmo.se/download/18.d8bc6b31373089f7d9800023680/1491302149793/P%C3%A5g%C3%A5ende+stadsutv+V+H+2012+sv.pdf (Accessed 5 August 2020)
4. Malmö Stad. (2019). Västra hamnen 2031 - ett hållbart och gott liv för alla. Västra hamnen. Available at: https://malmo.se/Service/Var-stad-och-var-omgivning/Stadsplanering-och-strategier/Stadsutvecklingsomraden/Vastra-Hamnen-/Vastra-Hamnen-2031.html (Accessed 5 August 2020)
5. Malmö Stad. (2013). Västra hamnen 2031 - ett hållbart och gott liv för alla. Uppdatering av vision, mål och strategier. Available at: https://malmo.se/download/18.228b8e2313f81626274815e/V%C3%A4stra+Hamnen+2031+juli+2013.pdf (Accessed 5 August 2020)
6. Boverket. (2014). Hållbara städer Malmö - hållbar stadsutveckling Malmö från öst till väst. Slutrapport. Mijöförvaltningen, Malmö Stad. Available at: https://www.boverket.se/contentassets/a2867d766c554c57b3baf860a39c8e48/malmo-stad-fullriggaren.pdf (Accessed 5 August 2020)
7. Malmö Stad. (2005). Mer och bättre innerstad. Del 2 + 3. Utlåtande, Malmö Stad. Available at: https://malmo.se/download/18.29aeafd91411614c896cc84/1491304662846/Malm%C3%B62005_Utl%C3%A5tande_060215.pdf (Accessed 5 August 2020)
8. Malmö Stad. (2009). Miljöprogram för Malmö stad 2009-2020. Malmö Stad. Available at: https://malmo.se/Sa-arbetar-vi-med.../Malmo-stads-miljoarbete/Miljoprogram-for-Malmo-stad.html (Accessed 5 August 2020)
9. Malmö Stad. (2014). Översiktsplan för Malmö - planstrategi. Malmö Stad. Available at: https://malmo.se/download/18.5bb0a05f145db1bc43d6ac4/1491302698823/OP2012_planstrategi_antagen (Accessed 5 August 2020)
10. Guide Book Sweden. (2011). Västra Hamnen; Innovative district in Malmö. Available at: https://www.guidebook-sweden.com/en/guidebook/destination/vaestra-hamnen-innovative-district-in-malmoe (Accessed 5 August 2020)
Comments and notes
Pictures of the NBS
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Public Images
The Western Harbour of Malmö (2018)
The Western Harbour of Malmö (2018)
Photographer: Bojana Lukac (City Planning Office), retrieved 08/22/2018