Oslo kommune | Oslo is a brand that focuses on urban development and creating a vibrant city center with a pedestrian-friendly environment. Their initiative, Bilfritt byliv (Car-Free City Life), aims to improve the cityscape and increase the quality of city life in central Oslo, Grønland, and Tøyen. They prioritize pedestrians and discourage private cars by implementing physical measures such as benches, lighting, and traffic patterns.

Additionally, Oslo kommune works on planning, public involvement, data collection, and communication to ensure a continuous process of enhancing city life. By transforming former parking areas into spaces for seating, trees, vegetation, bike lanes, playgrounds, events, and activities, they have already created over 760 new opportunities for increased city life within the city center. Oslo kommune is also dedicated to upgrading and establishing new playgrounds and activity areas throughout the Car-Free City Life zone.

Furthermore, they encourage individuals, associations, businesses, and other stakeholders to use the city center for various activities and events through their Bylivstilskudd (City Life Grants) program. They are also working on a pilot project called Levende gater (Alive Streets) that aims to temporarily close parts of streets to traffic and transform them into spaces for other activities, improving social connectivity and a sense of belonging. Overall, Oslo kommune is committed to creating a greener, more sustainable, and vibrant city for the benefit of its residents and visitors