The Urban Planning Blog Researchers and students at the Department of safety, economics and planning blog about planning, sustainability and mobility. 6. Aug 2025 Can Cities Produce More Energy Than They Use? Reflections on Positive Energy Districts in Norway With the climate crisis becoming more urgent and cities growing rapidly, there’s a lot of pressure... Written by: Harald Nils Røstvik, Anders Riel Müller 6. Aug 2025 Bringing Community Engagement to Life in Local Neighborhoods In Norway, city planning often focuses on developing larger district areas, while smaller... Written by: Anders Riel Müller 6. Aug 2025 Lifeless Playgrounds An increasing number of us live in cities. This puts pressure on available land, and the UN warns of... Written by: Harald Nils Røstvik 6. Aug 2025 Nature-Based Solutions for Enhancing Student Engagement at the University Students at the University of Stavanger need more than just a green space. Written by: Ari Krisna Mawira Tarigan 6. Aug 2025 Tiny Homes, Big Reactions: Planning Under Pressure What happens when a city wants to build small homes for people with co-occurring substance use and... Written by: Tegg Westbrook 6. Aug 2025 Where Will Students Live – and at What Cost? The number of students in Norway is growing – and with it, the pressure on accessible and dignified... Written by: Tegg Westbrook 6. Aug 2025 Decision-Making: What Supports Decisions – and What Disrupts Them? Norwegian spatial planning is subject to increasingly strict documentation requirements. Written by: Daniela Müller-Eie 6. Aug 2025 Svankevigå, an unprogrammed urban space When I moved to Eastern Stavanger to pursue a master’s degree in city and regional planning in 2023... Written by: Anders Riel Müller 19. May 2025 Could the built environment make you live longer? A perspective on emergency response and healthy living. Written by: Tegg Westbrook 7. Apr 2025 What can Stavanger’s autonomous bus project signal for the future use of private vehicles? Market forecasts suggest that ownership of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and driverless functionalities... Written by: Tegg Westbrook 7. Apr 2025 The Cost of “Free” Parking in the Age of Automated Driving The growing demand for parking has brought complex challenges to the cities, such as traffic... Written by: Cristian Tosa 19. Feb 2025 On street space, its multifunctionality and urban sustainability The primary meaning of sustainability is to use resources as efficiently as possible. Written by: Fabio Alberto Hernandez Palacio 19. Feb 2025 Anti-terrorist measures in Stavanger: Lessons from the attacks in Magdeburg and New Orleans The car attacks in Magdeburg, Germany, and New Orleans, USA, highlight critical vulnerabilities in... Written by: Tegg Westbrook 19. Feb 2025 A Sober Review of Norway's Cycling City Every other year, the Cyclists' Association awards the title of Norway's best cycling city based on... Written by: Daniela Müller-Eie
