1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
The goal of the project was laid out in seven key areas: soil remediation, urban form, transportation, green-buildings, energy, waste management, and water efficiency.
“The goal of the entire environmental programme is to halve the total environmental impact in comparison with an area built in the early 1990s.” The goal for e.g. land usage include: “Sanitary redevelopment, reuse and transformation of old brownfield sites into attractive residential areas with beautiful parks and green public spaces.”
Furthermore, objectives of the project include “Development of undeveloped green public spaces shall be compensated for in the form of biotopes that benefit the biological diversity in the immediate area, and natural areas of particular value shall be protected from development.” Also, green roofs are used (as a part of the local stormwater treatment) to collect, delay and evaporate rainwater. Also, the small and dense sedum plants form living green areas in the cityscape. The intention was to be "Twice as eco-friendly" with closed environmental loop and synergies between utilities, buildings, and users. (Ref. 4, 11)
“The goal of the entire environmental programme is to halve the total environmental impact in comparison with an area built in the early 1990s.” The goal for e.g. land usage include: “Sanitary redevelopment, reuse and transformation of old brownfield sites into attractive residential areas with beautiful parks and green public spaces.”
Furthermore, objectives of the project include “Development of undeveloped green public spaces shall be compensated for in the form of biotopes that benefit the biological diversity in the immediate area, and natural areas of particular value shall be protected from development.” Also, green roofs are used (as a part of the local stormwater treatment) to collect, delay and evaporate rainwater. Also, the small and dense sedum plants form living green areas in the cityscape. The intention was to be "Twice as eco-friendly" with closed environmental loop and synergies between utilities, buildings, and users. (Ref. 4, 11)
Quantitative targets
Targets include: “Open space standard: There shall be at least 15m² of courtyard space and a total of 25–30m² of courtyard space and park area within 300m of every apartment (equiv. 100m² BTA).
At least 15 % of the courtyard space shall be sunlit for at least 4–5 hours at the spring and autumn equinoxes" (Ref. 4)
At least 15 % of the courtyard space shall be sunlit for at least 4–5 hours at the spring and autumn equinoxes" (Ref. 4)
Monitoring indicators defined
“To follow up the goals for the district, the project team developed an environmental assessment tool called the Environmental Load Profile (ELP). The computerized tool takes account of activities of individuals (e.g. cooking, laundry), buildings (e.g. materials, domestic heating, commercial electricity), unbuilt real estate area (e.g. materials, working machines) and the common area (e.g. materials, personal transports, transports of goods). Aggregated, these activities constitute the environmental load from a whole city district.” (Ref. 6)
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Implementation activities
Hammarby Sjöstad is more than a new housing and commercial development: it represents a complete infrastructural project in which energy, water, transportation, and waste collection systems were designed to work together as an “eco-cycle,” what’s come to be known as the “Hammarby Model”.
Furthermore “the Hammarby Sjöstad project office employed a new methodology whereby officials from the relevant administrations and authorities formed a unified management team.”
Also, investments have been made in green public spaces (with maintenance plans for the oak forest, a reed park with wooden jetties, a broad avenue, and several large parks) in order to adapt the area to an environmentally friendly one.
As mentioned, green roofs have been created (part of local storm water treatment, and forming living green areas).
"Hammarby therefore promotes efficient environmental management, with low-carbon development, renewable energy and well-integrated public transportation. It also strongly supports climate change reduction and a sustainable energy future by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy."
(Ref. 1, 4, 11, 12).
Furthermore “the Hammarby Sjöstad project office employed a new methodology whereby officials from the relevant administrations and authorities formed a unified management team.”
Also, investments have been made in green public spaces (with maintenance plans for the oak forest, a reed park with wooden jetties, a broad avenue, and several large parks) in order to adapt the area to an environmentally friendly one.
As mentioned, green roofs have been created (part of local storm water treatment, and forming living green areas).
"Hammarby therefore promotes efficient environmental management, with low-carbon development, renewable energy and well-integrated public transportation. It also strongly supports climate change reduction and a sustainable energy future by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy."
(Ref. 1, 4, 11, 12).
Type of NBS project
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify system innovation
Hammarby Sjöstad has its own eco-cylce, i.e. the Hammarby model, where environmental solutions for energy, waste and water and sewage are described. (Ref 4). “The parks are intended to be attractive environments and serve as footpaths for people.” (Ref. 4) E.g. “Sjöstaden is home to exciting new technical solutions for energy supply and energy usage.” Also, innovations such as green roofs are also part of the local storm water treatment (LOD) chain. (Ref. 4)
“An inner city’s street widths, neighborhood sizes, house fronts, density, and mixed uses are paired with a new openness with views towards water, parks, and sunlight” (Hammarbysjöstad Ekonomisk Förening). (Ref. 11)
Hammarby Sjöstad is more than a new housing and commercial development: it represents a
complete infrastructural project in which energy, water, transportation, and waste collection
systems were designed to work together as an “eco-cycle,”. (Ref. 11)
"Moreover, the City has placed great emphasis on the use of durable and sustainable materials such as glass, wood, steel and stone, showing the application of the modern architectural program that Hammarby promotes." (Ref 12)
“An inner city’s street widths, neighborhood sizes, house fronts, density, and mixed uses are paired with a new openness with views towards water, parks, and sunlight” (Hammarbysjöstad Ekonomisk Förening). (Ref. 11)
Hammarby Sjöstad is more than a new housing and commercial development: it represents a
complete infrastructural project in which energy, water, transportation, and waste collection
systems were designed to work together as an “eco-cycle,”. (Ref. 11)
"Moreover, the City has placed great emphasis on the use of durable and sustainable materials such as glass, wood, steel and stone, showing the application of the modern architectural program that Hammarby promotes." (Ref 12)
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
“Originally planned as part of Stockholm’s sustainable bid for the 2004 Olympics, the Hammarby District has strong ecological and environmental sustainability credentials.” (Ref. 10)
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
"In the Stockholm Royal Seaport project, the City of Stockholm aims to transform an industrial harbour zone of 236 ha into a sustainable city district with 12000 new dwellings and 30 000 workspaces. The project builds on the previous experience with the eco-district of Hammarby Sjostad." (Ref. 10)
Also, The Hammarby model identified within the POWER project and applied in Stockholm (Sweden) served as the inspiration for the development of the CLUE project and that they aim to investigate the potential of transfer to the Malopolska region in Poland during the project period. (Ref. 10)
Also, The Hammarby model identified within the POWER project and applied in Stockholm (Sweden) served as the inspiration for the development of the CLUE project and that they aim to investigate the potential of transfer to the Malopolska region in Poland during the project period. (Ref. 10)
