when we bought our apartment we didn't realize we would be living in an eco-neighbourhood.
we simply loved the open layout of the apartment, its proximity to our old hood sodermalm and kai's school, and the buildings location right on the water.
while we don't have water views, coming and going from home feels like we're vacationing somewhere; it's aesthetically lovely and sits next door to a nature reserve and the local ski hill.
it's hard to believe this area was once an industrial wasteland, a polluted and rough area. construction started in the late 1990s with the aim to cut the environmental impact and maintain green habits among the residents...
apartments are made from raw materials to provide maximum insulation during our winters (which made for a very uncomfortable summer this year!), gas and electricity come from renewable sources. we sort every piece of rubbish; public transport includes cycle lanes, wooden boulevards along the water, tram line, buses and a free ferry service (it takes you to sodermalm and djurgården!); and other small things like a diy tool pool (stefan, we still have to find it!).
while i was sadden to leave sodermalm, it's been pretty nice living here. we're definitely enjoying our new neighbourhood.
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| the local ski hill |
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