Urban Living Room: a green, welcoming and cohesive community by the bay

Abstract: The site, Bällsta harbor, is a part of Ulvsunda industrial area, located on the east side of Bromma airport in Stockholm. Today, the housing shortage in Stockholm, the debate over the closure of Bromma Airport, and the plan to extend the tram line bring new opportunities to Bällsta harbor for redevelopment. This proposal aims to bring a diverse mix of uses, pedestrian-oriented and children-friendly public spaces, greater coherence and connectivity to the nature and the waterfront, and a resilient environment against flooding. The plan will promote a rich public life and a happy childhood while establishing strong connections between local and regional destinations, as well as creating a close relationship with the nature and water. In order to reach this vision, I propose 4 strategies: MOVE, STAY, RELAX, and PLAY. By knitting it all together, the plan shows how to bring nature to the city, provide transportation choices, create places to linger and gather, and establish nice environment for children to grow up.