While Iceland’s capital is small compared to many cities around the world, it faces many of the same urban challenges affecting European capitals today—including traffic congestion, growing demand for affordable housing, over-tourism, and the need for greater climate resilience.
During the event, the Council’s Europe Director, Prof. Dario Trabucco, will present CVU’s vision for sustainable urban growth. The gathering will also provide an opportunity to learn from Reykjavik’s own achievements and explore how the city is leading the way in several areas of innovative urban management.
Program
Welcome
- Halldóra Vífilsdóttir, CEO of Nordic Office of Architecture Iceland
Introduction to the Council on Vertical Urbanism and opportunities for engagement across Europe
- Prof. Dario Trabucco, CVU Europe Director
Introduction to the Council on Vertical Urbanism, Nordic Chapter
- Jonathan Alexander, Senior Associate at Nordic Office of Architecture Norway
Insights into tall buildings and density in an Icelandic context
- Jóhanna Helgadóttir, Partner and Head of Urban Planning at Nordic Office of Architecture Iceland
The academic perspective
- Architect Karl Kvaran from the Architectural Department of the University of Iceland
The real estate developer’s perspective
- Björt Ólafsdóttir CEO of Iða
Panel discussion on the future of Reykjavik’s urban evolution
- Kristinn Pálsson, Planning Officer at Mosfellsbær (Moderator)
- Speakers will join the panel for talks, drinks and reflections on the urbanism of Iceland
Join us at our offices in Reykjavik for an engaging and important discussion on the urban development in Iceland.
