Plans unveiled for redevelopment of Linderud Area

26/08/2024, 11:18

James Stove Lorentzen. Photo: Rein Blomquist Oslo kommune

The City Government in Oslo recommends major redevelopment in the Linderud area on the former industrial site by the Siemens block, which could provide up to 1,000 new homes. The city allows a higher proportion of smaller apartments in the project.

Linderudløkka will transform from a closed industrial area into a modern urban district with housing, businesses and a kindergarten. There will also be new squares and green spaces. Three business buildings will be demolished. The Siemens block along Østre Aker vei is proposed for preservation.

– Now we’re getting up to 1,000 new homes in Bjerke District – something Oslo needs! Here we’re allowing more smaller apartments in line with the Hammersborg Declaration and at the request of the applicant StorOslo Eiendom and the district. Oslo needs more affordable housing that young first-time buyers or singles can manage to finance, says City Development Commissioner James Stove Lorentzen.

– Allowing more smaller homes is a good move to get housing construction started and maintained. To sell enough units to approve construction start, we must offer what people want and can afford. We look forward to getting started and are planning a sales launch this spring, says Project Manager at Stor-Oslo Eiendom Richard Zagar.

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