To cope with growing demand over 860 new homes were built during 2008. Over the last few years the city has experienced a shortage in housing but is now working hard to rectify this problem. During 2007 housing production was higher than it has been for the last few years and the prognosis is this trend will continue in Linköping. Housing construction has been restricted, in the main, to the city centre but over the coming years areas such as Sturefors, Ljungsbro, Vikingstad and Linghem will see new production as well.

Djurgården

Located in beautiful countryside just 3 km south of Stora Torget in Linköping city centre is the new residential area of Djurgården. Focus for this area will be on ecological, social and economic sustainable development. Djurgården is located not far from the Tinnerö oak landscape and is expected to provide a total of 3,000-5,000 new homes. This area has unique qualities as it is not only close to the city centre but also offers a rich variety of natural and cultural amenities. For further information click on the link "Djurgården" in right margin. 

Ullstämma

Ullstämma is located to the south-east of Linköping next door to a beautiful oak landscape. Linköping municipality is planning about 400 new homes in this area, of this number 90 will be allocated to the municipal housing land queue. The remainder of the housing lots will mainly be used for the construction of terraced and chain houses as well as for housing cooperatives and rental apartments. The wide range of variation in the size of apartments and the other types of housing that will be built in the area will contribute towards a beautiful housing environment providing homes for all tastes.

Södra Ekkällan

Construction in Södra Ekkällan, which was previously a military area and located in the centre of Linköping, is continuing. The first stage involving one-family houses for private ownership is almost complete and a number of rental apartments in residential blocks are also under progress. In total about 1000 homes involving rental apartments, cooperative apartments as well as private ownership will be built. The area will have its own shopping centre as well as providing childcare facilities.

More inner city housing

There are a number of on-going projects involving housing in the city centre. Demand for centrally-located apartments opens up opportunities for new dwellings to be built in a number of neighbourhoods in the city. The largest of these areas is Övre Vasastaden which is located only 1.5 km from Stora Torget. At present this area is undergoing a major facelift involving the transformation of commercial properties to dwellings. The time frame for this is about 10 to 15 years and when complete will provide a total of 2,000 new homes which will be a mixture of rented accommodation and housing cooperatives. There will also be businesses, food shops and childcare facilities located in the area. New housing is also being projected in Folkungavallen and plans are in the pipeline for housing to be constructed in other areas including Gottfridsberg and Valla which will be in the form of apartment blocks and one-family houses.

Wingård in Berga

Berga in Linköping is the latest in the list of areas to be exploited. A total of 250 apartments and one-family houses will be built in this picturesque environment beside Tinnerbäcken. Some of the buildings are designed and drawn by Wingårds Architects and will offer a unique living environment in Linköping.

New housing land available plots

Linköping municipality has a municipal housing land queue for those interested in building their own home. For SEK 300 interested parties can add their name to the queue and for the coming year will be informed of all the available plots within the municipality. The plots are awarded according to the queue list. All those in the queue will be sent details of the areas available and after having sent in an application to be considered for a specific plot these will be awarded according to the queue list. During 2008 those in the queue were offered plots in Ekängen, Linghem, Sturefors, Bestorp and Lambohov. Over the coming years plots will be available in Vikingstad, Ljungsbro, Ullstämma, Sturefors, Lambohov and Djurgården. Djurgården – a new neighbourhood Linköping municipality plans to develop the new residential area of Djurgården with focus on ecological, social and economic sustainable development. This area will provide a total of 3,000-5,000 new homes, 200,000-300,000 sq m office space and about 30,000 square metres available for commercial uses. Djurgården is on the outskirts of the Tinnerö oak landscape lying to the south of Linköping. From 1606 and a hundred years hence this area was used as a royal zoo, created by Duke Johan of Östergötland who was the son of Johan III and Gunilla Bielke.

Armed services

During the 18th and 19th centuries the area was allocated to the County Governors in lieu of pay. Djurgården was also popular for day trips by the inhabitants of Linköping. From the beginning of the 20th century until 1996 the area was used by the armed forces for exercises.

City of tomorrow

The next role for this area, which is relatively centrally located being only 2 ½ km from Stora Torget in the centre of Linköping, is to be home for 6,000 to 8,000 inhabitants. Djurgården is to be a sustainable community - in all respects with focus on long-term sustainable community development which includes social, ecological and economic aspects.

Sustainable

Long-term social and economic sustainability benefits from as broad a mixture as possible including dwellings, work places, variety of one-family houses, types of ownership, services, elderly care and much more. The aim is for the area to attract and interest a variety of operations and groups within society which it is hoped will favour social sustainability and reduce the risk of gradual segregation due to exodus of inhabitants. Describing services and amenities in Djurgården in terms such as excellent school, good childcare facilities close to countryside, rich cultural activities, library etc are important when referring to this area.

Climate

Threat to the climate is the most important ecologically sustainable issue of our times. A functional, speedy and comfortable public transport service as well as good cycle routes are favouarable alternatives to private cars and important from a climate point of view. Efficient public transport, good and all-round services benefit from good population density especially in the vicinity of main streets and public transport routes. A compact city environment reduces overall transport requirements which is positive for the climate. A new road for bus and tram services through Djurgården was built during 2008 and the new bus rapid transit – Link-Link – now operates in this area providing 10-minute services.

Long-term plans

Every project conducted in Djurgården in Linköping will be measured on its long-term consequences and sustainability including any damaging climatic effects. Every project will be assessed in regard to long-term resource efficiency covering amongst other things, investment costs, maintenance and running costs, renewable and energy savings.

Constructed in stages

Building in this area will begin this year or next and is expected to be completed in stages over the coming 20 to 30 years. Djurgården is located not far from Linköping University with Campus Valla to the left and Campus University Hospital (Faculty of Health and Sciences) to the north. Not far from Djurgården are also a number of workplaces employing large numbers of people, for example, the University Hospital, Mjärdevi Science Park, Linköping University and Garnisonen.

Services

Djurgården Centre will also provide a number of services similar to those in other neighbourhood centres in Linköping. These will include shopping centre, school, childcare facilities, leisure-time activities for school children, clinic, library, church, elderly care, chemist, national dental service, sports hall, football pitch.

Dialogue

Experts from Linköping municipality and Tekniska Verken in Linköping AB have been discussing how the technical systems should be designed in Djurgården to achieve them long-term sustainability. One of the aims is to see how new, environmentally friendly technology can be used. Linköping municipality is hoping to create a regional centre in the Tinnerö oak landscape and Djurgården for nature and cultural activities.