How Oslo works with Sustainable Mobility Ellen de Vibe, Chief Town Planner Agency for Planning and Building Services, City of Oslo
The city takes the lead An active municipal property strategy for increased residential development A coordinated municipal effort aimed at preparing areas for development, and establishing infrastructure «The Oslo model» for planning and handling of building permits
A greener city Oslo European Green Capital 2019 50% reduction in climate emissions by 2020 60% reduction in Nox-emissions by 2022 Car free city life Gradually going car free in the city centre Bylivsaktiviteter prioriteres fremover 42 actions on reducing emissions The planning authorities promote nodal and sustainable urban development
Growth as opportunity requires growth with quality
Strategic planning at two levels: 2015 Regional plan for land-use and transport City comprehensive development plan Kursendring: Mer konsentrert utbyggingsmønster Betydelig satsing på kollektivtransport
Urban development strategy towards 2030 A more concentrated pattern of development Significant public transport investments
Oslo: Nodal and rail-based urban development strategy Established urban development strategi since 2000 Public transport hubs and development in the vicinity of stations Reduced environmental footprint, simpler and more efficient everyday life, stronger businesses
Transportation hubs mixed land use development
Bluegreen Urban Development Strategy Securing a continuous green network Securing ample coverage of green areas Facilitating a varied availability of different types of green areas Further developing the blue-green structure Utilizing the blue-green structure to achieve a better local climate, local air quality and natural water balance
The everyday city Strategies, principles, directives Focus on neighborhood qualities in the development of places The 10 minute city: residential areas in walking and biking distance from public transport services and everyday destinations Developing diverse neighborhoods with a mix of dwelling types and sizes Placemaking where neigborhoods are safe ant attractive for everyone Building «the green city»
Electric mobility in Oslo
Land based electric power of the ferries
Why Car free city life in Oslo? The ambition of the Car free city life program is to improve the city environment and increase the city life within the inner ring (Ring1), using car free zones as a tool. - City council case 1092/17
Surveys of urban life in Oslo Previous studies: 1987 Jan Gehl 1998 The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Ola Bettum) 2014 main findings (Gehl architects): Weak connections between urban areas, and between the fjord and the central urban areas in particular Lacking first floor activity = dark city streets after dark Little activity during the night, especially during the winter Low quality and comfort Weak north-south connections
Action programme for increased city life
Area 2 Vika Analysing existing situation: Culture plazas, green diagnoals and youth services Analytical map Strategic map
Car-free city life (2016-19 programme) car-free city centre as a tool for creating livability
Lessons learned: Incremental development strategy in Torggata
Actions for increased city life in 6 pilot areas
Action plan draft for 2018/2019 Proposed strategies and actions Mobilize and co-create Implement temporary projects and actions with a long-term perspective Develop existing pilots with cultural and physical initiatives Motivate the users of the city to take part in, and contribute to, increased city life
Zoning plan for streets and urban spaces Programme for car free city life Action plan for car free city life Zoning plan for streets and urban spaces in the city center
Developing the holistic approach
Climate Strategy and European Green Capital