Urban Density in the Northern Jæren Region
INCREASING URBAN DENSITY IN THE NORTHERN JÆREN REGION (The CSR Journal, 2017). Karianne S. Norland Ida Christine Riege 5080 5044 1 2 Acknowledgements The completion of this master thesis could not have been possible without the assistance and cooperation of several individuals. Their contribution is highly appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. We would personally like to thank the following: Our supervisor and professor Ragnar Tveterås: we sincerely thank you for all your support and contributions. You have given us the right advices at the right time, and you have been a source of motivation. Elin Schanche and Jarl Endre Egeland: we wish to express our gratitude to you for giving us the help in choosing our topic, and the guidance and encouragement in carrying out this master thesis. We would also like to thank Gareth Doolan, Kari Raustein, Stine Haave Åsland and Stein R. Grødem for providing necessary information regarding this thesis, and also their honest and cooperative response to all our questions solicited in this study. Further, we would like to express our gratitude towards our families for their encouragement throughout our education, and in the completion of this master thesis. Stavanger, June 15th 2018 Karianne S. Norland Ida Christine Riege 3 Abstract The purpose of this thesis is to explore the possible opportunities the Northern Jæren region has for future developments with regards to residential housings, and the location of industries. The compact city concept has become a symbol of sustainable urban development, and the concept is prevalent throughout the thesis. Firstly, the thesis will explore the background for choosing the theme, and how the concept of a compact city has grown in importance with regards to sustainability.
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