Ålesund

Re-Value(ing)

In the Re-Value partnership, Ålesund is actively working in the Sørsida area to create a sustainable and accessible urban environment contributing to urban quality and climate neutrality. In 2019, the municipality created a Special-Purpose Vehicle, “Sørsida Utvikling AS” (SUAS), a municipal company, to coordinate the development of the Sørsida waterfront district. The municipality and SUAS will use Re-Value to co-create and implement the district's transformation using data-driven approaches and story-building with the local community and other stakeholders. 

Sørsida is to be developed from an under-utilised waterfront area to become a leading example of an urban area with sustainable solutions that deliver on the environmental urgency while working with the goals for economic development and social sustainability. The development will include business premises, cultural venues, and housing. Social sustainability will be fostered by creating suitable meeting places, safe urban spaces, innovative mobility solutions, and a diverse urban environment that promotes equal opportunities for all.

As part of Re-Value, Ålesund will develop processes to support the area's development and future city plans, with a strong emphasis on collaborative urban design and planning, using culture as a vehicle — all aiming to make the urban transition towards climate neutrality truly irresistible for Ålesund and its residents.

Learn more about the effort on Sørsida’s website.