luleå has very favourable communications and is the hub of an employment market that comprises 180,000 people. Luleå’s primary advantages are its location near the E4 motorway and a positive population trend, as well as the presence of the university, contribute to a favourable business climate. Current situation <strong>Norrporten</strong>’s properties in Luleå are advantageously situated in prime, central locations. The Shopping and Strand shopping malls are among the best known. Luleå is a very important city for regional commerce and Storgatan is a wellestablished retail strip in the city. <strong>Norrporten</strong> owns and manages five properties along Storgatan. Together with retailers and the municipality, <strong>Norrporten</strong> is involved in developing commerce in the Properties in Luleå. 16 Bergnäsbron floor space and rental value Lulefjärden Market area luleå Category Floor space, 1,000 m 2 % Rental value, EUR M % Office 56.8 65.8 7.2 55.8 Retail 23.0 26.6 4.5 34.6 Housing 6.0 7.0 0.7 5.1 Other 0.6 0.6 0.6 4.6 Total 86.3 100 13.0 100 Manager: Leif Löfgren Number of properties: 11 The Strutsen block is one of <strong>Norrporten</strong>’s largest properties in Luleå. The Strand shopping malls, which is located here, is being developed as the retail venue of the future. centre-city area through a jointly owned company. Demand for centrally located retail space is significant. Major investments in the iron ore fields will have positive effects on the largest city in Norrbotten. Luleå’s strategic location in the region ensures demand for centrally located office space. The vacancy rate for office space in central Luleå is very low. CITY CENTRE Storgatan Köpmangatan Kungsgatan Gråsjälfjärden tenant categories Distribution by rental value, % Government authorities, 35.5 Municipality/cty councils, 0.2 Bank/insurance, 0.2 Retail, 34.6 Housing, 5.1 Other office/retail, 24.3 Future In 2011, <strong>Norrporten</strong> commenced development work on the Strand mall where new retail space will be opened as part of efforts to create even better customer flows in the property. The municipally owned, newly opened Culture House entails an expansion of the centre district towards the north port area. Accordingly, interest has been significant in <strong>Norrporten</strong>’s plans to develop the Hunden block, which connects Storgatan with the north port area. The new property will comprise hotels, offices, stores and housing. The project aims to further encourage growth in central Luleå. Read more on page 13. Major tenants <strong>Norrporten</strong>’s major tenants in Luleå are the Police Authority, the County Administrative Board, the Swedish Transport Administration, the Swedish Social Insurance Agency and the National Courts Administration. Luleå has 74,500 inhabitants and one of the country’s largest ports. Kallax Airport is Norrland’s largest domestic airport. Luleå is a centre for metallurgy, with a large steel industry. Luleå University of Technology serves approximately 14,000 students and is affiliated with the Aurorum Science Park where 650 people work in some 80 companies with markets worldwide.
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