East Iceland Regional Plan 2022-2044
The joint vision of Fjarðabyggð, Fljótsdalshreppur, Múlaþing and Vopnafjarðarhreppur (the four municipalities in East Iceland, for the region until the year 2044.
The purpose of the East Iceland Regional Plan is to align the municipalities’ strategies in the fields of environment, economy, society, and culture, thereby ensuring sustainable development for the benefit of future generations.
Good habitats
East Iceland will continue to be a good place to live. The environment, both built and natural, will be healthy, eco-friendly, and safe. East Iceland will be a great place to live and an attractive destination.
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Opportunities for Growth
East Iceland will strengthen as a region of opportunities, where a thriving economy sustainably utilizes the resources of East Iceland in harmony with the community. Innovation, knowledge, and research will increasingly form the foundation for job creation and progress.
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Strong Community
East Iceland will be a cohesive and diverse community where people have the opportunity to and develop their knowledge, enjoy secure health services, and a health-promoting environment.
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Like an Adventure
East Iceland will continue to be like an adventure. A vibrant cultural life and good conditions for various sports and outdoor activities will make the region an exciting place to live, work, and visit.
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Frequently asked questions
Here you can find frequently asked questions about the Eastern Regional Planning and answers to them.
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How will it be implemented?
The regional plan will be implemented through the planning and action plans of each municipality and their supporting institutions. However, the achievement of the plan’s goals is the responsibility of the entire community, and municipalities, associations, businesses, organizations, and institutions in the region will work closely together to implement it. See section 7.1 for more details.
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Why does it matter?
The regional plan addresses the main challenges the region will face in the near future. These challenges include dealing with climate change through sustainable resource use, strengthening human resources and promoting innovation, enhancing cooperation among municipalities, residents, businesses, and community institutions, and promoting demographic balance and good health for residents. The purpose of the regional plan is to ensure the sustainable development of the community in East Iceland for the benefit of future generations. See section 2.0 for more details.
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What is the Regional Plan for East Iceland?
The goal of municipalities in East Iceland is for the region to become increasingly attractive for living, working, and traveling. The Regional Plan for East Iceland aims to support this goal by aligning the strategies of the municipalities in the fields of environment, economy, society, and culture. See section 1.1.
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Who created it?
The formation of the vision found in the regional plan was undertaken by the regional planning committee of the Association of Municipalities in East Iceland (SSA). The committee included two representatives from each municipality in East Iceland and one representative from the East Iceland Tourism Association. Austurbrú managed the project on behalf of the SSA and was assisted by the consulting firm Alta. See section 1.4 for more details.