The Stone City

Sundsvall has a vision of meeting the growing expectations and challenges of business growth. Not an easy task considering that Sundsvall has the greatest diversity of businesses and industries in the northern Sweden.

The greatest asset is in the city center. As a well developed urban environment, Sundsvall is unique to Norrland. Its homogenous 1890's character makes it unique to the whole of Sweden.The natural forest surroundings also play a key role in making the city an attractive place, but it is the strong sense of urban character that makes it stand apart and lends liveliness and style to the northern atmosphere. Certain areas have been deemed of particular importance as far as improvements and development are concerned.

The Stone City and its cultural heritage hold great meaning to the region as a whole. The city's streets and town square should be developed into exciting meeting places offering areas for culture, leisure activities, the arts and socializing. The Stone City also harbors a number of smaller parks to be developed. The main thoroughfare in Sundsvall is Storgatan. Renovations are planned in order to make it more attractive and more accessible. Storgatan presents a wide cross section of Sunds-valls'business life.

The lower half of Selångers river is an untapped resource for city life. It is necessary to cross the river in order to reach Sundsvall so it is important to create an attractive area where Selånger river connects with Sundsvall's Bay. The interplay between the Stone City and the water surrounding is a vital link in creating Sundsvall's 'living'room.

Norrlands best seaside apartments are planned to be built. The buildings will be positioned towards the south and every apartment will have a view over the waters. Indeed, the northern wharf holds enormous possibilities as a residential area while the southern wharf serves as a natural extension of the city centre. Here exists the possibility of an arena where sporting events, concerts and other activities can take place.There are many opportunities available to entrepreneurs who wish to take part in the creation and development of the area.