Docklands Master Plan – opportunity for comments
Drafts of the master plan for Flensburg Harbour and the Fjord area have now been available for about a month, after being presented for consultation around the public meeting on 15th October. A reminder that the deadline for submitting comments and ideas is Friday, 15th November.
Drafts of the framework plan for Flensburg Harbour and the Fjord Area have now been available for about a month, after being presented for consultation around the public meeting on 15th October. A reminder that the deadline for submitting comments and ideas is Friday, 15th November. You can send an email to the following address: hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is In addition, ideas can be submitted via the consultation platform. A Better Hafnarfjörður.
Key priorities in the draft framework plan
There are three different areas which, however, are connected in one way or another.
An industrial estate will become a residential area.
On The Óseyrarsvæðið area, On a former industrial site, a residential development is planned which will have good links to the sea, the slipway area and the town centre, as well as good access to public transport. A variety of apartment types will be on offer, with an emphasis on good accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians through well-sheltered inner courtyards, while car parking on the residential site is largely provided in basement car parks. The Flensburg Harbour Area From the Kæna to the new Hafró construction, there will be the possibility of mixed-use in any form.
Mixed development in the Slipps area
The slipway area, from Fornubúðir towards the town centre, is envisaged as a mixed-use development, with ground floors primarily for commercial activities and upper floors for residential or office use. Emphasis is placed on low-rise development with an acceptable building mass and scale in keeping with the character of Hafnarfjörður. The plan provides for clear walking and cycling routes through the area to connect Strandstígur with Fjarðargata, effectively from Norðurbakki to Fornubúðir via the Slippsvæðið. A public transport stop is planned opposite the Slip Area to serve residents, businesses, and tourists visiting the area.
A sheltered harbour square and an attractive leisure area
On The slipway area A sheltered harbour square with views over the marina and the town centre is planned, while the new buildings in the area will create opportunities for numerous restaurants, cafés and various forms of entertainment. The square will feature possibilities for a fountain, children's play equipment and attractive seating areas, and is intended to enhance the area and the opportunities for residents of Hafnarfjörður to visit the harbour. Consideration is also being given to cultural heritage, and it is proposed that the memory of the slipway be commemorated in some way.
An opportunity in keeping with the times
The sailing club is moving closer to the town centre, which will increase its opportunities to expand and flourish. It is also proposed for this area to install open hot tubs, thereby creating the potential for further activities in keeping with current trends, such as sea swimming or bathing. Great emphasis is placed on connecting the town centre with the harbour through greenery, benches, footpaths, and the potential for restaurants and cafés that welcome visitors and passers-by. It is anticipated that the area will see a food market and creative industries flourish, alongside a bustling community and residents. The fishing boats of Hafnarfjörður still have their place, and the small boat piers will be increased towards the town centre, which will further highlight the vibrant atmosphere and unique characteristics that define the history of Hafnarfjörður.