22 October 2024 - H.E. Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta, Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Stockholm (ACS), led the ASEAN Ambassadors in a visit to Stockholm Wood City and in a meeting and briefing with Mr. Håkan Hyllengren, Business Development Chief, Atrium Ljungberg, on 16 October 2024 in Stockholm.

The Swedish urban developer, Atrium Ljungberg, initiated Stockholm Wood City - the world’s largest urban wooden construction project.  The project aims to offer a vibrant, urban environment with a mix of workplaces, housing, restaurants and shops.  Through innovative design, technology and strong collaborative culture, a new standard is set for sustainable construction.

The project covers 250,000 square meters and is located in the central parts of Sickla.  The area will contain approximately 7,000 new workplaces and 2,000 homes. The expansion of Stockholm Wood City will take place in stages, where the first stage is planned to be undertaken in 2025 and the first houses are expected to be ready in 2027. END