Over the years, the Snösätra industrial area has become a place for street art and cultural events.
But a third of the area will be demolished to make way for nature reserves and parks.
On Tuesday morning, work began on taking down buildings - and the murals that adorned them.
It has been called a cultural murder by the association Snösätra kulturkvarter which is active in the area.
- It's boring.
This is a sanctuary for graffiti.
It is a good option for those who want to paint legally.
You do not have to be good at painting.
Anyone can come here.
It is simply a sanctuary for art, says graffiti artist Johan.
"Is there a decision in the council"
Despite repeated complaints and demonstrations, the decision stands.
- We tear down because there is a decision in the council that about a third of Snösätra industrial area will be converted into a park and nature reserve, says Gunnar Jensen, department manager at the Development Office.
Why did it take so long before the demolition work started?
- Contractors must be procured and the entire implementation must be planned.
I do not know if it's that long, but it's the time it's taken.
"It is a free art form that should be encouraged"
When SVT visits Snösätra, the residents of Huddinge, Raivo Kask and Anne Iital, walk through the area.
They are out for a walk and looking at the art.
- I think it's great that it exists.
It's fun to see that the graffiti is still alive.
It is a free art form that should be encouraged and it is sad that you hide this.
Not many people pay attention to it, says Anne Iital.
- We have been graffiti fans all our lives.
It is a pity that our politicians do not have a greater understanding of this artistic form.
You usually see that they paint over and spray away with some means.
It's sad, says Raivo Kask.