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NCD appoints CEO
NCD appoints CEO

The board of Siorarsiorfik – Nuuk City Development A/S (NCD) was unanimous in its decision to appoint 50-year-old Jens B. Frederiksen as CEO.
The annual budget pays for first NCD project
The annual budget pays for first NCD project

Sermersooq Municipality’s urban development company, Siorarsiorfik – Nuuk City Development (NCD), is currently preparing to put its first project out to tender. It concerns the new school in central Nuuk, which will replace the two current schools: ASK and USK.
Company ensures focus on urban development
Company ensures focus on urban development

Sermersooq listens to experience gained elsewhere, and, with this new company, the municipality aims to ensure that urban development does not drown in snow clearance.
A mountain shelf that connects the city
A mountain shelf that connects the city

A shelf blasted into the mountain will create a road for a stunning route between Siorarsiorfik and the rest of Nuuk.
New urban district opens up Kobbefjord
New urban district opens up Kobbefjord

There will be lots of new opportunities for fishing, riding and urban development when a road from Siorarsiorfik connects Nuuk with the hinterland and Kobbefjord.
A new school - now and in 25 years from now
A new school - now and in 25 years from now

Nuuk has plans to merge two schools – USK and ASK – in the city centre and build a completely new and modern school to accommodate 1,200 students. There are also plans for a similar school in the new Siorarsiorfik district.
NCD appoints a local finance director
NCD appoints a local finance director

Siorarsiorfik – Nuuk City Development A/S (NCD) has appointed 37-year-old Peter Christiansen as Director of Finance and Deputy Director.
The Faroe Islands produce their own building materials
The Faroe Islands produce their own building materials

Nuuk’s urban development project includes requirements for future contractors to use locally manufactured doors, windows and concrete panels. In the Faroes, companies already manufacture elements locally. Sermersooq Municipality visits manufacturer of wooden element housing Norðsetur and window manufacturer H-DYGD.
Financial leeway in the Faroese municipalities
Financial leeway in the Faroese municipalities

In the Faroes, municipalities are free to borrow up to one year’s tax income. This gives the Faroese municipalities unique leeway to encourage more rapid development of housing, infrastructure, ports and industry.
From “Exit Faroe Islands” to “We choose the Faroes”
From “Exit Faroe Islands” to “We choose the Faroes”

Whereas Greenland has lost a good 1,000 inhabitants over the past 11 years, the Faroe Islands have turned exodus into influx. Political reforms, economic growth and a national campaign have all had an impact and, for the first time, the Faroes have a population of over 50,000 on their 18 islands.
Green and robust Arctic capital
Green and robust Arctic capital

The new master plan for tomorrow’s Nuuk describes a city in tune with nature, and focuses on design and quality.
A capital in tune with nature
A capital in tune with nature

To be considered an Arctic capital of significance, Nuuk must offer both its residents and its visitors great experiences.
New areas dedicated to industry
New areas dedicated to industry

New industrial sites are being established, appealingly close to the port, the airport and the new Siorarsiorfik district.
Tomorrow’s Nuuk
Tomorrow’s Nuuk

The heart of Nuuk is growing, but vital, new urban centres are also being added, preparing the city for its new role as an Arctic capital.
Communities in new residential areas
Communities in new residential areas

Quality of life, diversity and community are some of the keywords that apply to Nuuk’s new districts, where the focus is on quality and the outdoors.
The city is expanding rapidly
The city is expanding rapidly

Are daycare centres, playgrounds or housing being built where you live? You will find the details in the new municipal development plan, which outlines the strategy for tomorrow’s Nuuk.
Nuuk’s development is a joint responsibility
Nuuk’s development is a joint responsibility

When I think of the word ‘development’, I think of economic growth, job creation, new housing and bolstering schools and social services. Most of us are fully aware that we need to step up in all of these areas in order to meet all needs.
Urban development company officially incorporated
Urban development company officially incorporated

Sermersooq Municipality’s urban development company “Siorarsiorfik – Nuuk City Development” is now incorporated. Jens B. Frederiksen will be acting CEO.
Urban development of Nuuk: Sermersooq sets up an urban development company
Urban development of Nuuk: Sermersooq sets up an urban development company

Sermersooq municipal council has consented to continuing the development of Nuuk. This includes the establishment of a completely new urban district, Siorarsiorfik.
Urban development of Nuuk also benefits areas outside the capital
Urban development of Nuuk also benefits areas outside the capital

In the opinion of First Deputy Mayor Justus Hansen (D, Democrats), Nuuk’s urban development should benefit the entire municipality.
Study: Expansion of Nuuk generates strong growth
Study: Expansion of Nuuk generates strong growth

Urban development of Nuuk and the construction of a new urban district will create unprecedented growth in the capital and in Greenland as a whole.
Urban development with social responsibility
Urban development with social responsibility

Contracting authorities need to include more social responsibility in the up-coming urban development project than in any other project in Greenland’s history.
Iserit: Siorarsiorfik is the obvious answer to the housing shortage
Iserit: Siorarsiorfik is the obvious answer to the housing shortage

According to the plan, 1600 new homes will be ready for residents in Siorarsiorfik in eight years’ time. These new homes should help to meet the great demand for housing in Nuuk.
New schools, after-school care facilities (AKOs) and integrated daycare centres for our youngest residents
New schools, after-school care facilities (AKOs) and integrated daycare centres for our youngest residents

30,000 people in Nuuk by 2030 means more children in the city. New schools, AKOs and integrated daycare centres are therefore being built to meet the need.
The most important project in the history of Sermersooq
The most important project in the history of Sermersooq

A unanimous municipal council, across all parties, has agreed on the largest project in Sermersooq Municipality’s history.