why is there such an uproar over the october 12 holiday?
Residents living in Kvarteret Plankan in the Södermalm district of Stockholm are in uproar over plans to build a large apartment block in the centre of their courtyard. * Winner chosen for Stockholm’s New Slussen project (17 Apr 09) * Swedish artist designs Thai village (12 Jul 08) * Bold new hotel offers rooftop pool and design delights (5 Feb 08) The apartment complex is owned by Svenska Bostäder (SB), Sweden’s largest housing association. SB has stated an interest in developing additional housing at Plankan since 2003, although all previous plans have been refused. Susanna Stenfelt from Stockholm’s city planning office told The Local: “SB are very eager to develop the site. They are looking all over the city for places to build new housing and are under considerable political pressure to do so”. The new five-storey, colosseum-esque building will provide the area with nearly 80 new residences; 24 of which will be apartments, a further 42 specifically for students and 12 business prem
