National report on housing inequalities – Norway
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ReHousIn examines housing inequalities in Norway through case studies in three distinct types of areas. This research provides insights into housing challenges, policy responses, and the impact of economic, social, and environmental factors.
Case study locations
- Neighbourhoods in a metropolitan region (Oslo): Nydalen and Haugenstua – Nydalen is a former industrial district that has undergone rapid densification along the Akerselva River, attracting both businesses and residents while facing contested development and concerns over green space reduction. Haugenstua, a residential area in the outer east of Oslo, is home to one of the city’s largest housing cooperatives, where residents are grappling with the financial burdens of necessary large-scale retrofitting.
- Medium-sized city: Stavanger – A city that has implemented extensive densification measures to manage urban growth while balancing its strong economic base with housing and sustainability challenges.
- Small town: Sogndal – A rural town on Norway’s western coast that faces housing accessibility issues amid demographic changes and increasing demand for densification strategies.
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ReHousIn conducts comprehensive case studies in nine countries across four European regions: Italy and Spain in southern Europe; Hungary and Poland in central-eastern Europe; Austria, France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom in western Europe; and Norway in northern Europe.
In each country, ReHousIn will focus on three types of areas: metropolitan regions, medium-sized cities, and rural areas, analysing 27 cases in sum. The case studies will spotlight effective local initiatives to address housing inequalities and provide valuable insights for tailored policy recommendations.