Prästholmen (also called Nedre stadsdelen) is located on an islet by Lake Bodträsket within walking distance of the city center. The area has an interesting and mixed development with older villas from the first half of the 20th century, terraced houses and multi-family houses in a grid plan. In the northern part of the area there are a number of tower blocks built according to the 1970s “house in park” ideal. The latter were built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, an expansive time in the city’s history when the new central hospital attracted new employees from all over the country. Since then, Prästholmen has also become an important place for new arrivals offered accommodation by the Swedish Migration Agency. The district has an open, multicultural character and is characterized by its lakeside location with walking paths and large grassy areas. The area has a preschool and school age 6 to 12, a convenience store, a church and restaurants. Its proximity to the city center makes it easy to access the range of shops, eateries, culture and leisure activities. A stone’s throw away is the Resecentrum, which enables train and bus travel to work, school and entertainment.