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THE LAND SITUATION IN ARENDAL IS MAINLY GOOD.

The acerage of Arendal is 272km², of which 254km² is land, and the rest is fresh water. There are good development possibilities in many parts of the local authority. The growth of the population is small and it doesn’t cause any considerable problems for the landuse. The increase of the traffic is higher and it cause the pressure on the roadnet.

Arendal has a long coastal zone which is under pressure, especially caused by development of narrow downtown area and a conflict around the interets about development of roads.


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    WHAT IS DONE TO GET A BETTER LANDUSE?

    Measures taken by the municipality is first and foremost attached to the county plan. Here we find plans and regulations which are to be followed when new areas are to be used or replanned.

    To take especially good care of valuable natural areas, the main owners, the local authorithies, the county and the state coastwakes in protecting certain areas.

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