Integrated boatsharing for waterfront development
Velanord provides real estate developers and municipalities with commercially viable, scalable solutions for integrating shared boating into waterfront development projects.
Challenges
Cities are turning their backs on the water
In many coastal and lakeside cities, new developments are planned without a clear strategy for how the water should be used. Detailed plans tend to focus on housing, waterfront promenades and restaurants – but rarely on long-term, sustainable boating infrastructure.
Shortage of boat berths and inefficient use of marina space
Demand for boat berths is high, while traditional solutions are space-inefficient, capital-intensive and often accessible only to a limited group of owners.
Sustainability ambitions without concrete solutions
Municipalities and real estate developers set high expectations for mobility, the sharing economy and reduced climate impact — yet often lack an integrated model for how waterborne mobility can become a natural part of a new development.
Fragmented responsibility
Landowners, marina operators, associations and service providers often work in parallel without a shared structure. The result is short-term solutions rather than a coherent long-term strategy.
Solution
Velanord creates the next generation of waterfront mobility solutions
Velanord develops, structures and implements modern marine solutions where shared boating, infrastructure and waterfront real estate development come together in a coherent model.
We act as:
- Strategic advisor in the planning phase
- Concept developer for integrated mobility solutions
- Operational partner for establishing shared boating services
- A link between municipalities, real estate developers and operators
Unlock the potential of waterfront locations
By combining innovative business models, technology and physical infrastructure, we create marine environments that are:
- Space-efficient with a reduced climate footprint
- Economically attractive and sustainable
- Inclusive and accessible to more people
- Scalable over time
The water becomes an asset — not an afterthought in the planning process.
Services
Strategy & Feasibility Study
- Analysis of zoning plans and waterfront conditions
Market and demand analysis
Business model development
Stakeholder mapping
Financial scenarios
Concept development
Marine mobility concept
Integrated shared boating in residential developments
Infrastructure planning (pontoons, berths and service facilities)
Operator structure and ownership model
Implementation
Procurement and partnerships
Structuring the operating model
Contract structure between landowners and operators
Project management
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About Velanord
Velanord was founded with the ambition to create a structured and professional model for shared boating infrastructure in the Nordics.
By combining experience from shared boating services, digital platforms and commercial real estate development, Velanord creates a bridge between waterfront locations and modern mobility solutions.
Contact us
Do you have questions or ideas you’d like to discuss? We are always open to talking about new opportunities, projects, or how we can support you.