Who runs Old Stavanger?
When the city council of Stavanger voted to preserve a central part of town under the name of Old Stavanger, they also decided to form an organization that has as its sole goal to look after the interests of Old Stavanger.
This organization is named Foreningen Gamle Stavanger. The board of Foreningen Gamle Stavanger consists of members appointed by the city on merit and two residents of Old Stavanger elected by the inhabitants themselves. Foreningen Gamle Stavanger is invited to comment on all city council decisions involving Old Stavanger, and also handles applications for funding of renewal and restoration activities in Old Stavanger.
In addition, there is a neighborhood association for Old Stavanger - Velforeningen i Gamle Stavanger. This is run by and for the inhabitants, and arrange seasonal gatherings and parties, regular dugnads, and so on.
The buildings that make up Old Stavanger are preserved ("vernet") but not protected ("fredet"). This means that the owners may do whatever they like with the building provided that they keep the exterior intact. If one desires to make any changes, these changes should be for the better, i.e. they should bring the building towards a more "original" state. If a building for instance has modern large-pane windows one is allowed to replace them with identical windows, or one can apply the city for permission to replace them with new windows in the style of the windows that were fitted when the house was built.
Internally we are allowed to do whatever we please. This freedom has led to a much wider variety internally than externally - but even those who strive for an "old fashioned interior" has opted for a number of non-original modern conveniences, including electricity, running water and indoors plumbing.
This organization is named Foreningen Gamle Stavanger. The board of Foreningen Gamle Stavanger consists of members appointed by the city on merit and two residents of Old Stavanger elected by the inhabitants themselves. Foreningen Gamle Stavanger is invited to comment on all city council decisions involving Old Stavanger, and also handles applications for funding of renewal and restoration activities in Old Stavanger.
In addition, there is a neighborhood association for Old Stavanger - Velforeningen i Gamle Stavanger. This is run by and for the inhabitants, and arrange seasonal gatherings and parties, regular dugnads, and so on.
The buildings that make up Old Stavanger are preserved ("vernet") but not protected ("fredet"). This means that the owners may do whatever they like with the building provided that they keep the exterior intact. If one desires to make any changes, these changes should be for the better, i.e. they should bring the building towards a more "original" state. If a building for instance has modern large-pane windows one is allowed to replace them with identical windows, or one can apply the city for permission to replace them with new windows in the style of the windows that were fitted when the house was built.
Internally we are allowed to do whatever we please. This freedom has led to a much wider variety internally than externally - but even those who strive for an "old fashioned interior" has opted for a number of non-original modern conveniences, including electricity, running water and indoors plumbing.
posted by blarsen at Monday, March 26, 2007
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