Bydudvikling
Bydudvikling, literally “city development” in Norwegian and Danish, is the planning, design, financing, and management of urban growth and renewal. It encompasses housing, commercial space, transportation networks, utilities, public spaces, and cultural heritage, with the aim of creating livable, economically vibrant, and resilient urban areas.
The field draws on urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, economics, sociology, and public policy. Its objectives
Typical activities include creating master plans and zoning regulations, urban design guidelines, redevelopment of brownfield sites,
Governance involves local and regional authorities, national governments, private developers, community groups, and residents. Decision-making often
Common challenges include affordability, equity, environmental sustainability, and the risk of gentrification. Projects can face long
Recent trends emphasize densification, walkable and transit-oriented neighborhoods, green infrastructure, retrofitting existing districts, and the use