In 1937, the first residents moved into new social housing on Stickelbärsvägen at Roslagstull, marking a new era for Swedish housing policy.
The project was the government’s first initiative to provide modern, high-quality homes for low-income families with multiple children.
To qualify for a two-room flat, families were required to have at least four children. Though small, these apartments felt like paradise to residents moving from neglected tenements that lacked central heating or running water.
Each flat featured a modern kitchen, bathroom, and access to a communal laundry facility.