Sigtún Thróunarfélag: Selfoss Town Centre

Property developer Sigtún combined a human-friendly and warm environment with easy transport access in its brownfield site redevelopment in the town of Selfoss in Iceland.

Executive Summary

From a brown field site to a Social Enterprise initiative that attracts Icelandic and foreign visitors helping the whole local community to prosper.

Selfoss is a town in southern Iceland on the banks of the Impressive Olfusa river. The seat of the municipality of Arborg - Selfoss is a centre of commerce and small Industries with a population of 9000 (2021), making it the largest residential area in South Iceland.

Located about 11km Inland from the southwestern coast, and 50km from Reykjavik; it's a perfect gateway to the natural wonders of the south.

The main Placemaking Design goals...

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