Further information
Hammarby Sjostad official website
Stockholm City website: Hammarby study
Guardian online: The Swedish suburb that sustains itself
Urban Design Compendium website
As a pioneer in the creation of eco-towns, Hammarby Sjöstad has been at the forefront of innovation in modern methods of construction. However some of these technologies are still being perfected, and have inherent challenges. Eco-towns are still learning from eachother's mistakes as well as their successes. Read more:
Building Design Online: Design fault threatens exemplar eco-town
Traffic-free pathways have created safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians
Topics associated with this project
Brownfield, Eco-town, Energy, Environmental, Housing, International, Partnership working, Planning, Process Management, Transport, Visioning