Nordic Urban Design Conference
27-28 February 2008, Bergen

City lightening and new urban spaces - the third annual NUDC Conference in Bergen.

The Nordic climate, with its long dark winters, must be an essential concern for urban designers, planners and architects. City lighting can contribute significantly to social integration and urban regeneration. But, being a big user of energy, lighting is a critical issue in relation to climate change. How can we create beautiful cities while still considering climate and environmental issues in the planning process? How can cities become more enjoyable, functional, permeable and innovative, using not only hydrogen-drive vehicles, solar-powered heating and environmentally approved materials, but also new developments in city lighting?