Working together on Urban Planning and Design in Ålesund

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Watch the exciting transformation happening at Sørsida, Ålesund, Norway’s, new South Side waterfront harbour development! What was once a sea of surface parking lots is evolving into the city’s newest mixed-use neighbourhood and cultural hub—with residents leading the way. As one of Norway’s busiest cruise ports, welcoming over 650,000 passengers in 2023 alone, the area faces both opportunity and challenges. Before permanent structures rise, locals are shaping the future with temporary installations, activities, and services—breathing life into the site through a dynamic, inclusive design process. Meanwhile, forward-thinking discussions are shaping a sustainable tourism strategy to manage the surge of cruise traffic. Dive into this inspiring story of community-driven development on Ålesund’s waterfront.

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Authors: Municipality of Ålesund

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