Five development areas in Stockholm - factors that influenced the development and similarities between them

Abstract: The study examines five different development areas in Stockholm, factors that influenced the development and similarities between them. The term "Trendline 5S" is coined and includes Stockholm City, Stockholm Odenplan, Stockholm, Sollentuna and Sigtuna. The results indicate many similarities between the areas and the most crucial elements are the short distance to the airport, transport links and major construction projects. Other factors, which were not as measurable as the previous ones but yet important, were the popularity of the area, desire to settle down, access to services such as supermarket, shopping, culture, etc. and also the "hustle and bustle". Previous research has highlighted the importance of sustainable development and concepts such as "The Creative Class" and "Smart City" are efforts to accelerate the process through creative thinking and new information technology. The phenomenon of the so-called trendline could possibly be found in studies of other areas in the world and thus provide a decision support system for many stakeholders in the property market.