The urban renewal project consists of several sub-projects. One is aimed at improving living standards by building new, experimental housing. Another is aimed at preserving historical heritage by restoring four typical courtyard buildings. A third is committed to work with street plans and solutions for water and sewage. People are living in humble conditions.
Brown coal is burned in open fireplaces for heating and cooking.
Laundry is often washed at public water taps. We must preserve housing traditions while improving living standards, says Grytli, giving residents the option of staying on. This is a situation we recognize from many places in Norway. The aim of the project is to promote continuity in building practices rather than rejection of traditional styles. The challenge is to do this while using environmentally-friendly building materials and an ecological approach to design.