Urban Planning in the High North - Bodø UPAT

Bodø in Norway

Bodø in Norway is a small city, with big plans for its future urban and economic development. The relocation of an existing NATO airbase, and construction of a new passenger airport, will unlock approximately 350Ha of land and create a significant opportunity for the city. Through an Urban Planning Advisory Team organised by the International Society of City and Regional Planners, our Director led a peer review of the city’s spatial plans. Important themes were transport connectivity, emerging technology, urban realm improvements, regeneration of the harbour area, integrating new and old parts of the city, environmental efficiency. Tapestry subsequently produced an edition of Plan magazine for ISOCARP explaining more about the place and ideas for its long-term growth. If you can, we recommend visiting Bodø preferably before (as well as during) 2024 when it will be the European Capital of Culture. Read PLAN magazine here