2014-10-08 11:59Press release

100 billion Euro investment potential in the Stockholm region


The investment potential for the Stockholm region has increased by 15 billion Euro in the year that has passed and now amounts to more than100 billion Euro until 2021. It is mainly smaller projects that have contributed to the increase. Stockholm municipality's aim for 140,000 new housing units and extension of the subway are included in the calculation.

The Stockholm region's construction projects have increased by almost 50 percent since the start of the year. Most projects concern the construction of apartment blocks, but also include harbor facilities, energy plants and restaurants.

- Of course I'm very pleased that the investment volume is growing once more. Stockholm is doing well now and that is reflected in our surveys. If the Stockholm region is to grow in step with its potential, foreign investments are crucial for growth, says Olof Zetterberg, CEO at Stockholm Business Region.

6 of the 15 billion Euros that investments have grown by since February 2014 have been made in Stockholm municipality and the rest in the entire Stockholm region.


Stockholm Business Region, with its subsidiaries Stockholm Business Region Development and Stockholm Visitors Board,  is the official investment and tourism promotion agency for the Stockholm region.  Stockholm is one of Europe’s most dynamic sustainable regions. Stockholm Business Region is fully owned by the City of Stockholm. Our common brand is Stockholm – The Capital of Scandinavia.

www.stockholmbusinessregion.se 
www.visitstockholm.com 
www.investstockholm.com 


About Invest Stockholm

Invest Stockholm is the official investment promotion agency of Stockholm. We work with the marketing and development of the Stockholm region as a business destination under the brand Stockholm – The Capital of Scandinavia. Invest Stockholm is a subsidiary of Stockholm Business Region, owned by the city of Stockholm. www.investstockholm.com www.visitstockholm.com www.stockholmbusinessregion.com


Contacts

Anna Gissler
CEO, Invest Stockholm
Anna Gissler