It is the real estate company Frösfast AB that bought an area of 15.5 hectares of land.
In a program proposal, which is now out for referral to authorities and neighbors, the plan is to create a new district that means an "extension of the central city."
The entire planning area is 20.5 hectares.
The forms of accommodation must be mixed.
Regardless of what stage of life you are in, it should be possible to live here, Östersund's municipality states in the proposal.
Dense built-up area
Close to 600 homes, a preschool and special housing are included in the proposal.
These are terraced houses, terraced houses and semi-detached houses and residential buildings on two to four floors.
Around 100 children should be able to get a place at the preschool.
According to the proposal, the buildings will be denser than the residential areas in the vicinity.
Stores must be established if there is a basis for it.
Without a doubt, a new district will mean increased noise levels along Bergsgatan.
How high they will be will be shown by the continued planning work.
Early stage
Proximity to forests and land for recreation is highlighted as particularly important.
Special natural values such as key biotopes and mature forests must be preserved.
The consequence for species such as bats and small birds must also be investigated.
The planning process is still at an early stage.
A proposal for a detailed plan must be able to be adopted by the municipal council at the end of 2023. This is evident from the program proposal.
Car traffic gets a kick out of it
The new district also makes it possible to expand and strengthen public transport and pedestrian and cycle paths.
However, the idea is that car traffic should be kept down.
The vision is that residents should not use cars during weekdays.