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Hva er UNiK?

UNiK er en bydelsbevegelse som har tatt på seg utfordringen med å samle det uavhengige næringslivet og kulturlivet her på Grünerløkka. Eksplosjonen av kjedebutikker, eiendomsmeglere og storkiosker i kombinasjon med uansvarlige gårdeiere som kun tenker profitt og ikke langsiktig byplanlegging, fører til en forflatning av bybildet.

Vi oppfordrer alle beboere og besøkende til å ta vare på Grünerløkka. Det kan gjøres ved å være bevisst på hvor man handler, ved å støtte uavhengige foretak, og ved å vise hensyn til byen og menneskene rundt deg.

Vi vil ta vare på denne mangfoldige bydelen, som vi mener er et av Oslos viktigste og hyggeligste sosiale rom. Rett og slett fordi vi elsker byen vår. Les mer...

What is UNiK?

UNiK is a movement that is attempting to bring together independent shops/businesses and the culture of Grünerløkka. The explosion of chain stores, estate agents and big kiosks in combionation with irresponsible landlords which value short term profit over long term city planning have helped in the destruction of the exciting and varied urban environment.

We encourage all the residents and visitors to take an interest in the future of Grünerløkka. This can achieved by considering where one shops and by supporting local, independent shops and businesses.

We started UNiK because we want to see Grünerløkka remain an interesting and vibrant area. Read more...

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Om UNiK / About UNiK

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Petition Quote

"Fra der vi bor er det i dag 5 storkiosker i en gåavstand på et par minutter. Her har det tidligere vært kolonialbutikker, brune kafeer osv. Vi har heldigvis stadig en slakter ikke langt unna men frykter at den forsvinner også. Og hvorfor i all verden kan vi ikke ha en skikkelig fiskebutikk her?"-Lars B.

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Welcome to UNiK

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UNiK Grünerløkka was founded on the 11th May 2007. It is a movement consisting of residents, artists, shop owners and other concerned individuals who live or have their work in and around Grünerløkka. We want to take care of this diverse borough, which we believe is one of Oslo's most important social spaces.

UNiK is politically independent. We believe that a diverse district benefits everyone, regardless of political view. We want to co-operate with local authorities, and would like a constructive dialogue with all parties.

UNiK have seen an explosion in rental prices that has resulted in the small, independent shops disappearing and being replaced by chain stores and and estate agents. We encourage people to show more respect and take responsibility in the design of the quarter.

UNiK encourages all residents and visitors to take care of Grünerløkka - by supporting independent businesses and by showing respect for the environment in the area.

UNiK will promote local art and culture, and contribute to organise cultural events.

UNiK is a city wide movement which, in the long term, want to include other neighbourhoods of Oslo to follow our initiative. We know that many of the residents of Oslo are committed to preserving a unique urban environment.