Building a city for people

Reykjavík - view over the city

The mayor's housing meeting will take place at Reykjavík City Hall on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 9-11 a.m. All those leading apartment development and professionals in the construction sector are encouraged to attend. Doors open at 8:30am with refreshments provided.

The mayor will provide an overview of the city's housing development strategy, as rapid housing development and secure homes are key priorities for the new governing coalition in the city. An overview will be provided of current construction projects and what's in the pipeline.   

Presentations at the meeting will highlight priorities for creating a fair housing market, including the involvement of nonprofit housing associations and community-centered developments. Work on the new urban design policy will be presented.   

Program

Accelerating housing development and ensuring safe
homes for residents 

Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir,
Mayor  

Housing initiative in established
neighborhoods 

Hjördís Sóley Sigurðardóttir, Team
Leader of Housing Initiative 

Ambitious development of nonprofit
housing 

Björn Traustason, Managing Director
of Bjarg     

Core communities in
the city: Opportunities and challenges  

Simon Joscha
Flender, Kjarnasamfélag Reykjavíkur 

Housing assets – residential properties through time 

Anna María Bogadóttir, Úrbanistan 

Building a city for people

 

<a href="https://reykjavik.is/ibudir"></a>Closing remarks Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, Mayor Should the agenda change, updates will be posted on the meeting's website. The website will also provide access to the livestream and downloadable presentation materials after the meeting concludes. The meeting is open to the public, but attendees are requested to register:Program and registration: Building a City for People - Mayor's Housing Meeting.