Urban development in Norway

Although small on a global scale, Norwegian towns are facing some of the same challenges as bigger cities worldwide such as increasing populations and climate change. Public-private collaborations, involving citizens in the urban development process and a sustainable focus are proving vital tools for creating thriving and healthy communities for the future.
Oslo Green Capital, swimming in the fjord.
Vindmøllebakken by Helen & Hard

The development of cities and urban culture in Norway is similar in many ways to other parts of the world – a complicated and complex process with deep historical roots.

About urban development in Norway
Oslo Green Capital_stream that have been opened from pipes

For 2019, Oslo has been chosen as the European Green Capital. The title was awarded byThe European Commission and is a result of the city’s urban development focus in recent years, but it also reflects Oslo’s ambitions for the future.  

Project: Oslo – European Green Capital 2019
Nærbilde av en hånd som henger opp en knall rosa lapp. På lappen er det en strektegning av et menneske og ordet users.

Amidst an ever-increasing momentum towards sustainability, democracy in our cities is changing.

Project: Pådriv and Folketråkk
Fireplace eric-forman, photo Eric Forman

Stokkøya and Træna are two of Norway’s smallest municipalities. They are both at the forefront of reinventing how local districts with a low population innovate new sustainable businesses and concepts.

Project: Træna and Stokkøya
Vindmøllebakken by Helen & Hard.

Vindmøllebakken in Stavanger is a commercial residential development rooted in principles of Gaining by Sharing, a model for socially sustainable community living.

Project: Vindmøllebakken
The municipality of Ålesund use big data for sustainable urban development.

New technology is changing cities and societies all over the world, and Norway is no exception – quite the opposite. One of the most interesting projects taking place within the smart city field is in the municipality of Ålesund.

Project: Ålesund – smart technology for sustainable cities