Urban development in Norway
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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.
Intro: Urban development in Norway
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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
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Amidst an ever-increasing momentum towards sustainability, democracy in our cities is changing.
Project: Pådriv and Folketråkk
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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
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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.](/globalassets/infopakke/urban/alesund_doga.jpg?width=550&height=550&transform=downFit)
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.