Frölunda is one of several areas identified by the City of Gothenburg for long-term urban development. Commissioned by the City, MARELD has supported the project team at the Urban Planning Administration in developing a planning programme for the area.
Frölunda is a strategic urban centre for Gothenburg and one of the priority areas for development identified in the city's comprehensive plan, adopted in 2022. The planning programme sets out a vision for how Frölunda can evolve over the next 15–20 years. It provides a framework for ongoing and future detailed development plans, as well as other planning processes, including the city's investment planning.
The area around Frölunda Torg is to be strengthened as a strategic centre, with a diverse mix of uses and continued development of its retail offer. Connections, public spaces and local squares will be enhanced to create vibrant, accessible places, in line with the comprehensive plan and the city's wider sustainability ambitions.
The programme proposes a significant expansion of the built environment, including approximately 3,000 new homes, 3–4 new or extended primary schools and 9–11 new or extended preschools. It also makes provision for offices, retail, cultural facilities, parks, streets and public squares.
The vision is to shape an urban environment that feels safer and makes everyday life easier for both residents and visitors. The programme area contains numerous buildings and built environments with significant cultural heritage value, representing different periods in the area's history. The programme aims to address existing barriers and environments that contribute to a sense of insecurity, while strengthening Frölunda's green spaces and cultural heritage.
