Cities of the Future
CITIES OF THE FUTURE
Framtidens Byer
Cities of the Future is a collaboration between the Government and the 13 largest
cities in Norway to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the cities better
places to live. Today, cities are home to half of the world’s population. Cities
are already the biggest consumer of energy and are responsible for 80% of the
world’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Compact and Good Cities
Cities of the Future are densely built. This means we can walk and cycle instead
of using cars, reducing pollution. Fewer cars and roads make more room for bike
paths and parks. This makes the cities prettier and makes us healthier. The parks
will also help absorb the increasing rainfall expected in the future.
Cooperation
We have to cooperate to build the cities of the future. With the business sector
making green products commonplace. With the Government avoiding building workplaces
where there is no tram or bus. With the inhabitants, building cities where people
want to live. Cities of the Future will make sure this cooperation takes place.
The Cities of the Future programme will help city municipalities to share their
climate friendly city development ideas with each other and with the business
sector, the regions and the Government.
This programme runs from 2008–2014. The 13 cities are: Oslo, Bærum, Drammen,
Sarpsborg, Fredrikstad, Porsgrunn, Skien, Kristiansand, Sandnes, Stavanger, Bergen,
Trondheim and Tromsø.
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Source: www.regjeringen.no
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