stadsnära
Stadsnära is a Swedish term, literally "city-close," used to describe development, housing, and services located near a city's core or well-connected to it. In urban planning and real estate discourse, it denotes areas that offer short travel times to workplaces, schools, shops, and cultural life, typically achieved through proximity to public transit, walkability, and mixed-use design.
The concept is employed by municipalities and developers to promote densification around central neighborhoods, transit-oriented development,
However, the term is not precisely defined and varies by context. Critics point out that "stadsnära" can
Overall, stadsnära remains a flexible label in Swedish urban policy and planning, reflecting a goal of integrating