Reykjavik is pursuing a strategic shift in urban mobility and spatial development, focusing on densification and reduced car dependency. However, entrenched car use and climate conditions make transformation complex. This project compares parking infrastructure models— underground basement vs. shared above-ground—and their implications for mobility behavior, emissions, and long-term land use. It aims to guide future planning in Reykjavik and other car-dependent cities through empirical evidence and lifecycle analysis.

Objectives

• Test models for shifting away from car dependency
• Assess life cycle emissions of parking infrastructures
• Develop an incremental planning framework for mobility transformation
• Promote more just and affordable urban development
• Share findings for wider application

ECT = Enabling City Transformation