The municipality has areas for agriculture, forestry and spare time outdoor activities. New routines for waste collection and recycling will reduce waste problems. Large investments are needed. Cabins built along the coast have reduced the recreation possibilities for the public. Old pollution has to be cleaned up in different locations.
Acid rain is still a problem and demands for actions.
Conflicts between different user groups are obvious when new roads are to be constructed. Increase in traffic density demands for action concerning pedestrians and bikers, especially along school roads. Criminality is above the country average. Web site maintained by the Project manager in Arendal .