Sustainable City: Oslo, Norway
LA 21 product categories in Norway European Common Indicators Oslo's 'Environmental' Measurements 1. Global responsibility 1. Citizen satisfaction with the local 1. Air Quality community 2. Long-range time perspective 2. Local contribution to climate change 2. Eco-efficiency 3. Integrated approach & cross-sector thinking 3. Local mobility & passenger transport 3. Outdoor recreation 4. Grass-root involvement "bottom up" perspectives 5. Environmental processes & equitable distribution 4. Availability of local public open areas & 4. Green structure services 5. Sustainable management of the local 5. Water authority/local business & industry 6. Local air quality 6. Biodiversity 7. Children s journeys to/from school 7. Climate 8. Noise pollution 8. Natural resources 9. Sustainable land-use 9. Noise 10.Sustainable consumption 10.Waste 11.Energy 11.Indoor Environmental Quality 12.Transport 12.Maximize Longevity
Oslo Overview Oslo, Norway with a population of 507,467 in 2002 (Norway, City Populations, 2003) has an integrated t plan, the Oslo Urban Ecology Program, to create a sustainable city.
Oslo Overview Oslo was presented the European Sustainable City Award in 2003 based on the adoption of the plan, the implementation of actions as part of the plan, and the online environmental assessment.
Oslo Municipality leading sustainability initiative through plans and actions: Oslo Sustainable City and Oslo, Environmental Status 2003 Web Report
TheOsloVision Oslo shall be a capital city in sustainable development, characterized by economic, social, and cultural growth according to nature s ability to sustain that growth ecologically. We shall pass on the city to the next generation in a better environmental condition than we ourselves inherited it.
Oslo, Norway is an innovative city that has created the Urban Ecology Program (Bykologisk Programme), to create a sustainable city form using frameworks developed under the European Union. Urban Ecology Program Plan is a priority guide for all city action. Research completed to assess the ecological footprint and the status and change in environmental quality (on-line). Public and private action built on citizen awareness and concern.
Oslo has already been successful as a sustainable city, having been in existence for 1,000 years, and through the plan, the realization of goals to make it sustainable for the next 1,000 years will be put forward.
Brundtland Report Defines Sustainability Sustainable Development is: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. (1987)
Bykologisk Programme The Bykologisk Programme (Urban Ecology Program) is the Local Agenda 21 Plan for Oslo and is the basis for environmental policy. A guideline for the city s built environment was developed through the creation of areas of emphasis consisting of actions, partial goals, strategies, and measures. This is a 12 year framework followed in all municipal plans, programs, and budgets of the city and is analyzed and revised on a four year cycle.
Oslo Sustainable Development Urban Ecology Program City Government Plan Priority Blue-Green Planning Citizen changing values and interest t Transportation Transit Traffic Tolls Auto Free Zones Oslo sustainable architecture Klosterenga Pilestredet Park City Hall Open Space
Coordinated Sustainable Development Plans
Preserve and expand open space, parks, and water access.
Waterways
Oslo Sustainable Development Urban Ecology Program City Government Plan Priority Blue-Green Planning Citizen changing values and interest Transportation Transit Traffic Tolls Auto Free Zones Oslo sustainable architecture Klosterenga Pilestredet Park City Hall Open Space
Oslo Toll Ring
Environmental Issues in Oslo Air Quality Biodiversity Climate Cultural Heritage and the Environment Eco-Efficiency Driving Forces Energy Transport Natural Resources Noise Outdoor Recreation and Green Structure Waste Water
Oslo Sustainability Projects The core results of the program are found within the projects which integrate sustainable design, energy and materials conservation, and natural systems Klosterenga biological apartment complex (35 units), Pilestredet Park large project redevelopment.
Oslo Sustainable Development Urban Ecology Program City Government Plan Priority Blue-Green Planning Citizen changing values and interest Transportation ti Transit Traffic Tolls Auto Free Zones Oslo sustainable architecture Klosterenga Pilestredet Park City Hall Open Space
Klosterenga, Sustainable Apartment t Building Urban Revitalization Project in Central Oslo, SHINE project (Solar Housing through h Innovation for the Natural Environment) European Commission Thermie project to reduce p p j energy and improve comfort and environment.
Klosterenga 35 apartments were built with a focus on energy saving. integrated ecological design process with energy-saving g measures-- building-or architecture- integrated elements. monitored for heat, electricity and hot water consumption..
Klosterenga The general ecological approach includes: water-saving and local purification devices, reduced amounts of both garbage and building waste, focus on building materials from an ecological point of view, energy saving design and installations and use of both passive and active solar energy
Klosterenga Integrated urban design into old neighborhood Sustainable development model for architectural design solar recycling energy use construction materials
Klosterenga
Pilestredet Park Project Building the Sustainable City
Pilestrededt Park Project Occupies the old National Hospital grounds which was abandoned Rebuilt as a high standard residential area called Pilestredet Park as a demonstration sustainable neighborhood. Houses over 1000 apartments. The old Womens Clinic (a large red brick building over looking the majority of the area) has a large number of private medical facilities, including a pharmacy. Daycare, school, shopping, office.
Oslo s s Pilestredet Park Project Large former hospital complex abandoned Convert into office/mixes use/mixed income project Friendly demolition, re-use and construction Clean building design Energy and resource conservation Ecological green areas Environmentally friendly Trails and parks Limited parking
Pilestredet Park