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1. Civic participation · 6 OCT 2026

   Four-party Solnakoalitionen to lead Solna for the 2026-2030 term

   After the September 2026 elections, the Social Democrats, Left Party, Centre Party and Green Party agreed to keep governing Solna together, with a 90-point programme.

   Facts and source

   • The Social Democrats, Left Party, Centre Party and Green Party agreed to lead Solna together for 2026-2030.
   • The cooperation rests on a governing programme with 90 political points.

   Source: Solna stad, “Solnakoalitionen leder Solna mandatperioden 2026-2030”

2. Mobility · 27 AUG 2026

   Solna fourth in Kommunvelometern cycling review, first among mid-sized municipalities

   Solna came fourth overall and first among mid-sized municipalities in Cykelfrämjandet's national review of municipal cycling work, its best result to date.

   Facts and source

   • Solna ranked fourth overall in Cykelfrämjandet's Kommunvelometern review.
   • Among mid-sized municipalities, Solna took first place.
   • Cycling accounts for about 13% of trips, against a target of 20% by 2030.

   Source: Solna stad, “Solna i topp i cykelundersökning”

3. Regeneration and housing · 18 AUG 2026

   Solna and Peab sign framework agreement to restart Nya Ulriksdal

   A new framework agreement between Solna and the builder Peab lets the long-stalled development of the Nya Ulriksdal district move ahead.

   Facts and source

   • Solna and Peab signed a new framework agreement for the continued development of Nya Ulriksdal.
   • The agreement allows land sales for 140,000 square metres of residential building rights.
   • At today's land values this means income of at least SEK 2 billion for the city.

   Source: Solna stad, “Utvecklingen av nya Ulriksdal kan åter ta fart”

4. Regeneration and housing · 18 JUN 2026

   First detailed plan for northern Hagastaden goes on public review in Solna

   Solna put the first detailed plan for the northern part of Hagastaden, a district shared with Stockholm, on public review from 22 June to 14 August 2026.

   Facts and source

   • The first detailed plan for the northern part of Hagastaden has been put on public review.
   • Hagastaden is planned for about 7,000 homes, about 3,000 of them in Solna, and up to 50,000 workplaces.
   • The review ran from 22 June to 14 August 2026.

   Source: Solna stad, “Nästa steg i utvecklingen av Hagastaden i Solna”

5. Mobility · 19 MAY 2026

   Solna approves the detailed plan for the four-track Mälarbanan railway

   Solna's building committee approved the detailed plan for widening the Mälarbanan railway from two to four tracks between Huvudsta and Duvbo, with about 1,400 new homes.

   Facts and source

   • The building committee approved the detailed plan for the Mälarbanan expansion through Solna.
   • The railway will go from two to four tracks between Huvudsta and Duvbo.
   • The plan includes about 1,400 new homes and a new commuter rail station in Huvudsta.

   Source: Solna stad, “Grönt ljus för Mälarbanan i Solna”

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Projects we track

5 projects · 1 completed

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  Mälarbanan four-track expansion through Solna

  The railway between Huvudsta and Duvbo is to go from two to four tracks, with about 1,400 homes, two preschools and a new commuter rail station in Huvudsta. The building committee approved the detailed plan in May 2026; the executive board and council decide next.

  Funded by Trafikverket, Solna stad and Sundbybergs stad (joint project) Mobility

  Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  Hagastaden, northern part

  A district straddling the Solna-Stockholm boundary, planned for about 7,000 homes (about 3,000 in Solna) and up to 50,000 workplaces. The first detailed plan for the northern part, turning an institutional area into a mixed district, was on public review from 22 June to 14 August 2026.

  Regeneration and housing

  Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  Nya Ulriksdal, next stages

  After several years at a standstill, Solna and the builder Peab signed a new framework agreement in August 2026 to plan the next stages of the district, with homes, workplaces, services and green space. Land sales covering 140,000 square metres of residential building rights are expected to bring the city at least SEK 2 billion.

  Regeneration and housing

  Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  Arenastaden: housing and office blocks on Dalvägen

  Building permits were granted in October 2026 for a 15-storey residential building with 210 flats and an office building of up to 12 storeys. The first homes are expected around the turn of 2028/2029; construction needs a separate start notice.

  Regeneration and housing

  Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

• 1. Planned
  2. Funded
  3. Under way
  4. Completed

  Överjärva gård open-air museum

  The historic farm opened as an open-air museum on 5 September 2026, with a new exhibition on the farm workers who lived there, a hands-on barn for children and a renovated villa.

  Culture

  Status checked 20 October 2026 · Source

EU programmes and networks

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• URBACT · 2008 URBACT RunUP Partner city (network launched 2008, completed 2011) ›

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