Oslo: Past,present, future

The article develops a theme from Sund & Isachsen (1942) dealing with Oslo's urban expansion. The author discusses population growth rates by zone and district of the expanding agglomeration from the 1920's up to the present. The figures demonstrate an almost classical outward expansion with a corresponding typical decrease in the city proper and the inner zone. The changing location of large offices and factories is indicated. An attempt is made to break down employment figures to show quaternary activities. The recent changes in planning attitudes are briefly discussed, and Oslo of the future envisaged.