The Sustainability Program

In 2016–2017, Tomtebo strand’s partners have jointly developed a Sustainability Program for Tomtebo strand. This was done according to a methodology and with a scheme called Citylab –  A guide for sustainable construction. Citylab is a forum for sustainable urban construction, run by the Sweden Green Building Council.

Citylab has formulated 17 goals for sustainable urban development that span economic, ecological and social aspects. And those goals are in turn formulated with regards to the UN’s 17 global sustainability goals – the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

In the Sustainability Program for Tomtebo strand, the 17 Global Sustainability Goals and Citylab’s 17 Sustainable Urban Development Goals and its desired effects have been grouped into four focus areas to make it more manageable.

Each focus area has clear goals that show how each focus area contributes to the Tomtebo strand vision. The goals have then been specified into a number of strategies. The strategies include a description of who is responsible for it and how it should be followed up and measured. For each strategy there are examples of measures that could help to achieve the strategy and also the goals and vision for Tomtebo strand.

Do you know your neighbor? An inclusive neighborhood with everyday life in focus

This area focuses mainly on the people, the built environment and measures to create good social sustainability.

GOAL

In Tomtebo strand it is possible to settle regardless of economic or social background.

STRATEGIES

  • Tomtebo strand has an even distribution between forms of tenancy (tenancies and tenancies).
  • There is a good variety of apartment sizes.
  • Municipal needs for elderly housing, special housing and preschools etc. housed in the neighborhood.
  • Within Tomtebo strand there are homes with reasonable rental levels and prices.
  • Smaller builders and building communities have room to test their idea.

GOAL

Tomtebo strand offers safe, equal, varied environments and invites to visit.

STRATEGIES

  • There is a large park next to Lake Nydala that provides added value for the entire city.
  • Meeting places within Tomtebo strand promote meetings and activities all year round.
  • Facades are varied and ground floors along main lines are adapted to enable premises.
  • Stops are located in central locations and have been developed together with other businesses.
  • All surfaces have been designed based on the tank if they can be used together.

GOAL

Within Tomtebo strand there is a great social commitment and community.

STRATEGIES

  • Within Tomtebo strand there are activities and measures that contribute to joint cohesion and integration.
  • There are opportunities for residents to get involved in their area and influence their living environment.

Which venue do you like? Attractive and sustainable green and water areas

This area focuses primarily on how the green public environment (parks, nature areas, etc.) should be designed to create an attractive and pleasant environment, as well as measures to create a district that is also planned for a changed climate (eg more rainfall and warmer temperatures).

GOAL

The Nydala area will be developed for residential recreation and as a tourist destination.

STRATEGIES

  • Nature areas at Nydala will be further developed to offer residents and visitors to the new area an attractive local environment. Development should be based on the diversity of the environment with the lake, the rich beaches and the varied forests.
  • The connections of the Nydala area to other districts are improved with clear, honest and safe routes as well as clear entrances. The new park will be designed as a main entrance to the Nydala area and at the same time be a living meeting place for residents and visitors.

GOAL

The nature of the coal basin area is a starting point for the design of Tomtebo strand.

STRATEGIES

  • Kolbäcken’s character must clearly contribute to the identity of the new area by contributing to beautiful and attractive urban spaces, housing-related nature experiences and enabling nature education.
  • The area’s natural environments are utilized so that they contribute with the greatest possible benefit, ie. purification and retardation of stormwater, climate adaptation, biodiversity, function of the ecological corridor as well as recreation and public health.

GOAL

Tomtebo strand is a vibrant neighborhood where everyone can find their favorite place.

STRATEGIES

  • The public rooms in Tomtebo strand are designed so that activities take place and meetings are encouraged, social sustainability is pursued over time.
  • Everyone should find their favorite place and have access to both quiet environments for recovery and recreation as well as to active environments for activities and challenges. There should be activities and experiences all year round.
  • Safe roads and places give everyone the opportunity to move freely within Tomtebo strand and to other parts of the city.

How do you travel in everyday life? Sustainable mobility with humans in focus

This area focuses mainly on travel patterns and transport to reduce our car dependency and how  Tomtebo strand is merging with the rest of Umeå.

GOAL

In Tomtebo strand, sustainable transport is the natural choice.

STRATEGIES

  • Destination points are located within the area to reduce travel needs.
  • Easy and safe lanes with high accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Bicycle friendly buildings.
  • Attractive public transport.
  • Planning for low car use.

GOAL

Tomtebo strand has succeeded in reducing the proportion of transport for waste and goods deliveries.

STRATEGIES

  • Planning for a high degree of sorting and reuse in the area.
  • Smart waste collection solutions.
  • Reduced need for shopping trips

How do you use smart technology? Sustainable and smart environmental solutions

This area focuses mainly on technical solutions in the buildings to reduce energy use and consumption of resources. It also describes solutions for the overall technical infrastructure (energy, water, etc.).

GOAL

Infrastructure is coordinated in flexible solutions (Optimized balance between small and large-scale solutions).

STRATEGIES

  • Shared infrastructure platforms.
  • Energy should be shared on Tomtebo strand.
  • Groundwater is a common concern.

GOAL

It should be easy to do right.

STRATEGIES

  • Shared platforms for sharing.
  • Physical infrastructure should facilitate sharing.
  • Sustainable lifestyles should be facilitated.

GOAL

Tomtebo strand should be climate neutral in a life cycle perspective.

STRATEGIES

  • Climate calculations should be used.
  • Renewable energy sources main supplier of energy under management.
  • Buildings with low energy use.