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3 great place proud people MATTON MATTON ROSIE ALM ROSIE ALM Upplands Väsby is in the heart of the expansive Stockholm region, no more than 20 minutes from the city center of Stockholm. The location offers rich and varied nature, surroundings and cultural life, as well as a thriving commercial environment. Its proximity to the life of Stockholm city, Uppsala and Arlanda airport means that many choose to live and work in the municipality. Take a journey of discovery in our beautiful countryside. You will get to see and experience a great deal, whether you make a day trip, if you stay for a few days, or make Väsby your home. People have chosen Väsby as their home for thousands of years. We are making it an even more attractive place to live and work today. Our focus on sustainable solutions for public services and advanced collaboration with strategic partners makes Väsby an attractive place also for future generations.

4 towards a sustainable community SKANSKA MICHAEL FOLMER Väsby is the first community in Sweden that is entirely eco-certified, which means that we are particularly committed to work for a sustainable development in several aspects. We are creating a modern town with active participation from residents and business. We strive for diversity that empowers all citizens. This means for instance that all public schools and other activities are ISO certified. Väsby aims to be a rolemodel in the field of sustainability. Environmental concern is a prerequisite in all planning, construction and in the services provided for the inhabitants and thereby also involves other actors in the work. Another powerful example is the Väsby Climate contract that the community signs in collaboration with local businesses in order to reduce energy consumption in their different activities. Many international businesses, like Siemens and Hertz, have placed their head office in Väsby and thereby signed this agreement for their whole business. The agreements has received a greater impact than originally anticipated partly due to this fact.

5 BRUNNBY PARK All apartments in Brunnby Park have low energy consumption. Other apartment buildings are entirely built of wood and the residential area is declared smokefree. ROSIE ALM MONORAIL Plans for a monorail connecting the west and the east of Väsby with the station is one of several public transportation solutions that are under development. Engstrand och Speek AB BRABO Rental apartments combined with ownership solutions with high standards on environmentally friendly solutions. Väsby Climate contracts Several companies large and small have signed the contracts for collaboration to reduce energy consumption in their businesses and in cooperaton with the municipality.

6 VÄSBY NYA GYMNASIUM Cutting edge environment The school was selected as one of the worlds best schools by Microsoft in 2010 and move into the multifunctional environment that the new house by the station will provide. The house is shared with another private construction school, the music school, library, a multi sports arena, dance studio, a gym, a restaurant and café. VÄSBY NYA GYMNASIUM This public school uses IT and computers in an innovative way in the classrooms and they collaborate with similar schools all over the world. Söderviks school Example of one of the schools that is managed as a local business in Väsby. Vittra school Another private school that offers the benefit of belonging to a larger consortium. CHEF SCHOOL VÄSBY Restaurant school is one of several specialised vocational schools in Väsby.

7 ambitious focus The soul of a community is often built in its schools and through the abilities that are developed through the active collaboration between schools, businesses, non governmental organisations and other groups. To create and maintain good results in our schools is at the very top of the political priority. In Väsby preschools, primary schools and secondary schools is offered by both public and private actors. The ambitious focus to establish a brand new public upper secondary school next to Väsby station with easy access to Uppsala and Stockholm and collaboration with Universities, is one of many activities that lead towards this ambition. That the school recently was appointed one of the world s best, and was given the opportunity by Microsoft to participate together with another school in Sweden in an international network of innovative school concepts is another bonus that benefits this cause.

8 open for business MICHAEL FOLMER ROSIE ALM The successful collaboration between the municipality and the businesses in Väsby is an important added value. Together with the excellent location, between Uppsala and Stockholm near Arlanda airport, this has made Väsby one of the most competitive locations for establishing expansive businesses. Many international firms, and smaller knowledge intense businesses are already here and others are on their way. An expansion of the number of new companies involved in retail is also happening. Infra City with its large office complex right on the highway to Arlanda international airport, houses over 150 companies and more are added continuously. Väsby also ranks among the highest in business environment in Sweden and is definitely an option if you are looking for an attractive location for your business.

9 Open for Business Infra City business park Offers a dynamic business environment for many kinds of business at an excellent location right on the highway with easy access to the airport or Stockholm within minutes. Upptåget Väsby is an important communication hub for both trains, roads and the international Airport Arlanda. Chartered bus by businesses An active collaboration between companies in Väsby made it possible to start an express bus line to and from Stockholm in collaboration with SL. The agreement that made this possible is signed here. Vilunda badet, Väsby källa The modern public pool and gym facility. Owned by the community but managed by a private company. This solution is often seen when the community provides services to inhabitants. A variety of companies, private and public, providing the services, giving inhabitants a choice. Upplands Väsby Promotion, UVP An important collaboration between the municipality and over 400 companies located in Väsby. The purpose of UVP is to benefit its members and the business environment in Väsby.

10 QUALITY LIVING When planning and developing new areas for housing in Väsby we mix the different ways of living within the same area. Homes to rent or homes for sale are mixed and also apartment buildings are mixed with smaller houses, terrace houses and student homes. We believe in diversity so people can make a choice how ever they want to live. ÅFARE The Viking ship replica erected along one of the hiking tracks in Väsby at the height of the water level during the Viking ages. Centralvägen / Dragonvägen A model of a recently finalised construction in central Väsby with a parc between the houses. Messingen A residential area just being built in the center of Väsby next to the station, yet in a small town style and feeling. Siemens on the Highway A sight you have seen when going from Arlanda to Stockholm trough Väsby. The location is excellent both for business and for people.

11 strategic position MICHAEL FOLMER ROSIE ALM Upplands Väsby is part of the larger Stockholm area and has around inhabitants. Upplands Väsby being one of the communities in the region with the highest number of Viking remains, still offers a modern town with rich and varied natural surroundings and cultural life, as well as a thriving commercial environment. Through its strategic position, communications is a central factor of Upplands Väsby. The highway passes through the municipality, and the main airport Arlanda is located 15 km to the north. By local train you reach Stockholm or Uppsala in just over 20 minutes, and Arlanda in 7 minutes. This excellent location with easy access to the whole region make people choose Väsby as their home or place to work, not only today, but already thousands of years ago.

12 a home for every sense When you want to feel your own grass tickle your feet or if you prefer someone else to rake the autumn leaves, in both cases Väsby is an exellent choice. Here you will find a home for every sense. Apartments in a central location with good services and restaurants on the street corner. Smaller houses in nice settings or the more exclusive choice next to a waterfront, one of several in Väsby. Diversity and choice between service providers is the focus and no matter if you want to buy or rent your home, in Väsby you have a choice of both. Single or couple, young or old, there is an option for everyone and this variety of housing options also includes student housing made available by our own local public housing company, Väsbyhem. Our focus on sustainable solutions for public services and advanced collaboration with strategic partners makes Väsby an attractive place also for future generations.

13 Väsby on the Lake A planned development of housing next to lake Mälaren in Väsby. This project aims to become the most sustainable project in Sweden with smart eco- and climate friendly solutions and also protecting and developing the recreational values in the area. matton Väsby Shamrock This is the old multiple housing solutions from the 70 s in the suburbs being developed into a more urban environment by adding houses and remodelling the functions of the houses towards the streets. Eds Allé A new housing area is developed next to the forest and one of Väsby s lakes and yet with easy access to services and transportation. Centralvägen Urban room connecting the train station with the indoor shopping center in Upplands Väsby.

14 experience the cultural landscape ALLeMANSRÄTTEN The Right of Public Access is unique and the most important base for recreation in Sweden, providing the possibility for each and everyone to visit somebody else s land, to take a swim and to travel by boat on somebody else s waters, and to pick the wild flowers, mushrooms or berries. Golfing, boating, skating and horseback riding are all recreational activities you can exercise in Väsby.

15 water, forest and open landscape Väsby offers one of the richest nature varieties, and yet so close to all the options in the city. Whether you want to run, hike, bike, boat, swim, climb, ride or why not golf, Väsby has it. If you prefer winter sports we offer cross country skiing in excellent tracks and skating on both natural and man made ice. If you prefer bird watching, or hunting for berries or mushrooms, the lakes and forests are just a short walk away, no matter where you live in Väsby. We always strive at developing the recreational needs and possibilities since we know that this is an important aspect of quality of life, for both present and future generations.

16 Welcome to Väsby town. A crossroad of people and business, of local and global ambitions, of past and future ideas and of urban and rural qualities. We are creating a room for diversity and choice between service providers. The vision is clear and the journey has just begun. We all have a role in creating Väsby Town. C O N T A C T O R U P V Ä F E B R U A R I