Friday 24th of May about 30 City Changers visit Fornebu. The tour highlighted climate friendly practices establised by Oslofjord Varme, Telenor, Obos og Fornebu S and the municipality. The site visit was a part of the Urban Future Global Conference.
Oslofjord Varme -District heating using heatpumps based on sea water from the fjord. For more information contact Espen Rønning, mail: espen.ronning@oslofjordvarme.no
Telenor – is a major contributor to research and innovation in Norway, continuing more than 160 years of history as a pioneer in telecom services. More information about their Smart City solutions and environmental responsibility contact Stein Tømmer, mail: stein.tommer@telenor.com
OBOS – OBOS is the largest Nordic cooperative building association and the largest developer at Fornebu. More information about their urban farming project, the community centre based on reused material and the new sustainable residential and urban area at Fornebu 9.4. contact Tor Evert Lindeland , mail: tor.evert.lindeland@obos.no
Fornebu S -The World’s most sustainable shopping center. A BREEAM certification is a visible proof of the buildings energy- and sustainable qualities and Fornebu S has achieved the highest possible classification in this system. It is not just good economics just because the «electric bill is lower» and the people that work here are more productive, they also have a better indoor air quality, KLP says. For more information contact Elisabeth Selvik Hjelle, mail: Elisabeth.Selvik.Hjelle@klp.no
Municipality of Bærum – Fornebu is a showcase for sustainable development and has won several national and international awards. Schools, kindergartens and other public buildings are planned and built with high environmental and climate friendly measures, like plus houses. One of the overall goals for Fornebu is that the area should be zero emission area by 2027. For more information contact Pedro Ardila (spatial planning) mail: pedro.ardila@baerum.kommune.no and Lars Teien (buildings) lars.teien@baerum.kommune.no
Hosting partner: The municipality of Bærum is the fifth largest municipality in Norway, situated at the western border of Oslo. The municipality is a FutureBuilt partner and hosts several FutureBuilt projects. Bærum’s Climate smart-programme involves citizens, employees and local business in the transformation towards a sustainable society. A strong partnership with local businesses and academia through SmartCity Bærum is essential in achieving this.
Guide: Pedro Ardila (Municipality of Bærum) & Unni Larsen (SmartCity Bærum)
Type of Tour: Guided bus and bike tour
Meeting Point: Oslo Central Station: Train platform 19, bus platform 35 (Trelastgata)
Ending Point: Oslo Central Station: Train platform 19, bus platform 35 (Trelastgata)