Middelfart City Council has approved the comprehensive development plan, which aims to establish an open and recreational neighbourhood that creates value for both residents and the entire city. This includes considerations of diversity, programming of public ground floors and areas, as well as the establishment of a new public city park.

The project also involves extending the city's promenade, strengthening the connection to the waterfront and Lillebælt Nature Park. Proposed features include, among others, a saltwater basin for wading and a current channel where one can experience the strong currents of Lillebælt in a safe environment. 

EFFEKT, in collaboration with Rambøll (Engineering) and Carlberg (Liveability) created the development plan based on the original vision for the area's development.  

The new city park, consisting of the landscape sub-areas – Industrial Park, City Gardens, and Coastal Park, will become the city's new recreational heart, providing space for diverse activities and communities and strengthening the area's identity and connection to Lillebælt. 

The envisioned district will be integrated with the rest of Middelfart, providing the entire city with new recreational areas, urban life functions, and facilities. Additionally, synergy with the city center and connections to neighboring areas will be optimized to ensure activities, experiences, and new offerings are thoughtfully planned across the district, focusing on creating value for everyone in Middelfart. 

Building on the central location of the Traffic Harbour within the city, the new district will primarily anchor its identity in its unique location between the water and the city, as well as between the historical and the upcoming urban areas. The new area is envisioned to become a destination for the entire city, contributing to Middelfart's development with respect for the city's identity, heritage, and history. 

While the groundbreaking ceremony is still a few years away, local politicians have now approved the development plan, which envisions buildings ranging from 3.5 to 9 stories and proposes various building types, housing styles, sizes, and ownership forms to ensure a diverse mix of residents across different income groups. The total built-up area is estimated to be around 40,000 square meters.