Construction has reportedly started on the Västerport district in Varberg, Sweden, according to local broadcaster SVT Halland. The major urban development project will include 2,500 homes, a hotel, a new public square, and a waterfront promenade. " The Västerport district has been controversial over the years, particularly regarding the height of the planned hotel.
Original plans called for a 14-story building, but after protests, the municipal board decided to reduce it to 10 stories. The hotel will be the first building to begin construction, with work estimated to start next year at the earliest. In the first phase, 500 homes, a hotel, and a parking garage will be built, with 75 percent of apartments as condominiums and 25 percent as rental units.
It's clear it will be noticeable.
Ground and waterfront work is expected to take over two years and be completed by summer 2028. Hotel and parking garage construction is planned to begin in 2027, with residential buildings starting construction in 2028 at the earliest.