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Álftanes – Plan for land-use
The areas of Breiðumýri, Krókur, Helguvík, Skógtjörn, and Kumlamýri fall under the new land-use plan for Álftanes.
Project overview
In Breiðumýri, up to 252 apartments are planned in nine apartment blocks. In Krókur, up to 51 apartments are expected in seven rows of terraced houses. In Helguvík, up to 23 single-family houses on two streets are expected, and in Kumlamýri, up to 40 apartments in 20 semi-detached houses are expected. The aim is for a low-rise settlement and that none of the buildings will be higher than three floors.
Verkís carried out an environmental assessment, the planning of utilities, and conducted an analysis of acoustics and possible improvements. Verkís also participated in work on traffic planning. Verkís will design the street and path system, as well as the sewage system for tender documents.
366
Total Planned Apartments
3storeys
Maximum Building Height
The Challenge
The Álftanes land-use plan sought to create new residential neighbourhoods while preserving the area’s character and ensuring sustainable growth. The project required careful integration of infrastructure, environmental considerations and transportation planning to support future development.
Our Solution
Verkís provided multidisciplinary consultancy throughout the planning process, including environmental assessment, utility planning, traffic planning and acoustic analysis. Our team also designed the street network, pedestrian pathways and sewage infrastructure, preparing the project for tender and future construction.
The Result
The land-use plan establishes a well-connected, low-density residential community with integrated infrastructure and a strong focus on environmental quality. Through coordinated planning and engineering, Verkís helped create a sustainable framework for future development that balances housing, mobility and the surrounding natural environment.
Technical information
Location:
Álftanes
Project period:
2018 –
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