Building a City and a Metropolis: The Planned Development of Stockholm

Abstract

The planned development of Stockholm has often been the subject of international attention, mainly because of the close integration of city planning with municipal land-ownership policy. Topographic and socio-economic factors both condition today s planning problems. The increase of population and traffic, a rising standard of living, and the relocation of city activities have emphasized the need for replanning the downtown area. A new city center is being created. Aware of the danger of overcrowding the central business district, planners are seeking the right balance of pedestrian and motor traffic. Rules governing land use patterns, dispersal of jobs within the region, and an efficient mass transportation system are regarded as guarantees for a continued balanced development.