In a significant move towards addressing Sweden's housing shortage, the government has appointed a special commissioner for small-house development, aiming to initiate a new era of homebuilding focused on enabling more Swedes to realize their dream of living in a single-family home.

The initiative, reminiscent of the early 20th-century egnahemsrörelse, seeks to counter the long-standing trend of prioritizing apartment buildings over small houses in urban planning.

By appointing Stefan Attefall, a former housing minister and current governor, as the commissioner, the government plans to improve the conditions for small-house construction across the country.

This includes facilitating collaboration among municipalities, landowners, builders, and financiers to increase the production of such homes.

The move is seen as a step towards creating more inclusive, community-oriented, and sustainable living environments.