2. Stockholm, Sweden
Capital of Sweden
Total area: 2,249,657,277 Sq/ft
Land: 2,023,615,158 Sq/ft
Water: 226,042,118 Sq/ft
Population recorded from 2016: 935,619
County of Stockholm
3. What was the waterfront used from in the history?
● 14th Century:
○ Trading ships called "Cog" not being able to reach the iron mines due to their ship size.
○ Stockholm becomes the trading point of good since its harbor could support the ships.
● 17th Century
○ Navy Ship Yard
○ International(European countries) work opportunity in ship building
● 19th Century:
○ Many of the ports were converted over to Schools, Libraries, Museum and Hospital around 1860.
What caused the change at the waterfront?
Industrialization of the 19th century helped grow the port of stockholm into an a fully functioning city.
Courtesy of Chatterton, E. Keble. History of the Sailing Ship.
New York: Argosy-Antiquarian, 1968.
Why did you choose this city?
I chose Stockholm because I’m interested in
Marine climate zones. To learn about the building practices
in a city that is bonded with water.
4. Transportation: Congestion
● Stockholm is supported by Trams, Ferry, Cycle, Bus, Railroad, Subways.
○ Congestion Tax: -20% traffic
■ Entry into the city through the 18 points are taxed 5, 10, 15, 25 Krona.
■ 5 kr = $0.63 10 kr = $1.27 15 kr = $1.90 20 kr = $2.53
■ Taxi and Government run transportation vehicles are not taxed.
■ 30 minute bypass window to avoid tax