Gamlebyen Development

Sustainable neighbourhood development focusing on activity, culture and co-creation
Self-initiated (2017-2021)

Gamlebyen Development is a comprehensive area development project in the Old Town of Oslo, initiated and run by Natural State. The process is based on a method for holistic and sustainable value creation, where we look at the area's total value potential within the Natural State categories nature, human, society and market sphere.

In addition to taking part in the transformation projects in the area, Gamlebyen Development wants to bring life to vacant buildings and areas. The goal is to organise and activate all available urban spaces, to create a sustainable and active urban life for residents and visitors. What started with a simple dream 15 years ago, is today a growing project with life and development in six properties. The content of the spaces are composed as an ecosystem, where you will find everything from local food and coffee production, to education and business development, to events and experiences. Gamlebyen Utvikling creates jobs, experiences and meeting places, in addition to increased feelings of safety, belonging and identity for the local community.

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