Reconciling the Bryggen World Heritage Property with Bergen’s Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development through Heritage Impact Assessment

A Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) process initiated in 2019 has successfully reconciled the preservation of Bergen's Bryggen World Heritage site with the city's sustainable urban development strategy. This approach, involving collaboration between planning authorities, experts, and public hearings, demonstrates how water-related heritage can be integrated into broader sustainability goals while adhering to UNESCO standards. The HIA serves as a critical tool for implementing the UN Agenda 2030, balancing modern infrastructure needs—such as Bergen's new transport strategy—with the protection of historic harbor settings.

Kloos, M. (2022). Reconciling the Bryggen World Heritage Property with Bergen’s Strategy for Sustainable Urban Development through Heritage Impact Assessment. Blue Papers, 1(1), 151–159. https://doi.org/10.58981/bluepapers.2022.1.15