The Urban Planning Blog

Researchers and students at the Department of safety, economics and planning blog about planning, sustainability and mobility.

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Could the built environment make you live longer?

A perspective on emergency response and healthy living.

Written by: Tegg Westbrook
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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