Stavanger kommune

The Future
Stavanger has experienced strong growth from the middle of the 1960s, both
economically and in population and area. Approximately 50 years ago, the
concept of the Stavanger-Sandnes “Linear City” was first described in writing.
Today, the area between the two centres is completely built up, with
Forus in the middle a destination in its own right.
Stavanger is a lively and affluent urban society. Trade and industry is largely
associated with the oil and gas activities. Work to expand the business base
is in progress. All development plans for the city and region point towards
further growth. Global challenges such as climate change, economic development
and population growth, are the backdrop for long-term planning in the
municipality.
Protection of agricultural land and sustainable urban development are central
challenges for North Jæren. The Jæren Long-term Urban Development Plan
(Fylkesdelplan for langsiktig byutvikling på Jæren (FDP)) provides the
framework for urban growth up to 2040. The Stavanger Municipality is planning
for new development areas and for infill and transformation projects
within the city’s built-up areas, particularly along the main public transport
routes.
Revision of the FDP, the Strategic Commercial Plan (Strategisk næringsplan)
for the Stavanger region and the Municipal Master Plan for Stavanger is ongoing.
The Stavanger region aims to be nationally and internationally recognized
as open, energetic and creative. Cooperation between the commercial
sector, the university, research establishments and the public sector creates a
solid foundation for further development towards this goal.
Above: The “Linear City”
Right: Forus towards
Stavanger
Opposite: The Jæren
Long-term Urban
Development Plan (FDP)
THE FUTURE
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