Detailed Roadmap for the Waterfront Pilot in Ålesund

This report describes the work to develop the area "Sørsida" (“The south side”) in the centre of the town Ålesund, located on the west coast of Norway. Particular focus is directed at Kulturhavna (The cultural harbor), a pilot area for the Re-Value project. When it is finished, the area will house several cultural institutions, but in its temporary form, it serves as a site for co-creation. The history and current status of Sørsida and adjacent areas are described in detail. 

Through Re-Value, various methods for activating the area have been tested, both using temporary infrastructure and activating old buildings. The project is also influencing the ongoing discussions around future permanent infrastructure by highlighting the value of the existing infrastructure and industrial heritage of the area. 

Re-Value is helping to shape many measures taken to activate the area and get input from the city's population, particularly focusing on young people through Innovation camps organised by Junior Achievement Europe (JAE). The roadmap for Re-Value and Sørsida is described in detail with plans for further work at various levels. 

D 2.1 Detailed Roadmap for the Waterfront Pilot in Ålesund