Jan Valeskog
Jan Valeskog is a Swedish politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party, known for his active role in urban development and transportation issues in Stockholm. He has been a vocal advocate for the completion of Norra Djurgårdsstaden, a major urban development project that aims to create thousands of new homes and jobs in the area. Recently, Valeskog expressed his frustration over the designation of Frihamnen as a national interest, which halted significant investments and infrastructure projects worth billions. After a meeting with Trafikverket, he welcomed their decision to reassess the importance of traffic infrastructure in the area, allowing for the continuation of planning and development in Norra Djurgårdsstaden.
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Jan Valeskog, the city planning councilor, declined to comment on the matter due to the ongoing legal process.
SL vill stoppa studentbostäder: ”Kan leda till skador”
Sweden· 2026-03-06
Jan Valeskog argues that the court's decision will not threaten the club's existence.
Populära klubben får inte bygglov: ”Inte ett dugg orolig”Sweden· 2026-02-20Jan Valeskog welcomes Gothenburgers to observe how Stockholm is working on creating a vibrant cultural and nightlife scene.
Politiker vill att Göteborg ska låta och brötaSweden· 2025-08-25
Jan Valeskog, the city planning councilor, commented on the revocation of a building permit.
Låt inte gnällspikarna bomma igen StockholmSweden· 2025-07-15
Jan Valeskog expressed that he finds the project to be 'fantastically exciting'.
Stockholm bygger ovanpå järnvägsspåren - DN.seSweden· 2025-05-11
Jan Valeskog expresses strong opposition to the demands made by the US embassy regarding contract signing.
Stockholms stad vägrar lyda Trumps orderSweden· 2025-05-06
Jan Valeskog discusses the relocation of a school in the Solvallastaden project.
Nya bostäder byggs i StockholmSweden· 2025-04-05Jan Valeskog is the city planning commissioner who discusses the new housing plans in Nytorps gärde.
Över 1 300 nya bostäder planeras i södra StockholmSweden· 2025-02-25Jan Valeskog expresses the concerns of the politicians regarding the football field proposal.
Hälften av Stockholmspark reserveras för elva personerSweden· 2025-02-11
Jan Valeskog expressed his frustration over the designation of Frihamnen as a national interest, which has halted construction projects.
Nu kan Stockholm bygga klart Norra DjurgårdsstadenSweden· 2025-02-10