HYLLIE CLIMATE SMART DISTRICT
MALMO
Sweden
Hyllie climate-smart district in Malmö, Sweden, serves as a flagship urban development project launched around 2010, transforming farmland into a dense, sustainable neighbourhood connecting the city to the Scania plains. It aims to house 25,000 residents by 2040 with 9,000 homes and workplaces, driven by the 2011 Climate Contract between the City of Malmö, E.ON, and VA SYD to pioneer fossil-free energy and smart solutions.
Hyllie features a vibrant city center with commerce, events, parks like Hyllievång Park, schools such as Hyllievång Elementary and the International School of Malmö, and award-winning buildings like Dungen and Origa. Excellent connectivity includes a 6-minute train to Malmö Central, bike paths, Bike and Ride facilities, carpool incentives, and bus links to Copenhagen Airport in 12 minutes. Public-private partnerships guide energy, waste, mobility, and green building progress, with ongoing expansions like Hyllie Boulevard.
Future Cities criteria compliance
Environmental & Nature
The district runs on 100% renewable or recycled energy for heating and cooling, targeting 100% renewable electricity, with integrated systems for biogas, biomass, solar, waste, and wind powering homes, workplaces, and transport. Waste management, recycling, and green buildings align with Malmö’s 2030 fossil-free goal, earning awards like Gröna Lansen for structures like Origa. Ample green spaces and climate-resilient planning enhance urban ecology.
Smart City
Hyllie pioneers a digital smart grid optimizing district heating via weather, demand, and building tech, now scaled across Malmö and Europe as a benchmark for heat distribution. It tests metering, automation for renewable electricity integration like solar (targeting 40% of needs), and intelligent energy sharing among buildings. Proximity to transport hubs supports smart mobility solutions.
Human-Centric
Design emphasises liveable spaces with indoor bike storage, pools, car-free incentives, recreational paths like Tygelsjöstigen, and community oases for activities and reflection. Developments like Hyllie Terrass integrate WELL Gold, LEED Platinum certifications for air quality, natural light, fitness areas, and biophilic elements promoting health and movement. Inclusive planning fosters cosmopolitan vibrancy for residents, workers, and visitors.
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