initiativet

Bak Hausmannsinitiativet står en rekke ulike aktører og virksomheter, som ser potensialet i å jobbe mer sammen. Vi tror på kraften i positiv historiefortelling. Vi tror på utvikling, men ikke på å ta bort det som gjør området unikt. Vi søker å forsterke det ekte og unike ved området.

Vi har valgt å kalle dette Hausmannsinitiativet, og ta “Hausmanns” som et navn å starte med. Hausmannskvartalene er del av dette området. Vi tror på et utvidet område, som strekker seg vestover fra Stortorvet langs hele Torggata forbi Youngstorget og østover til Akerselva. Området avgrenses i nord av Møllergata, mot Hammersborg og Fredensborg. I sør danner Storgata en naturlig grense mot Vaterland og Grønland. Samtidig er vi ikke så opptatt av grenser. Områdene i sentrum flyter inn i hverandre, som levende organismer.

Bak Hausmannsinitiativet står flere aktører i området, som siden høsten 2025 har møttes for å diskutere en felles satsing i området.

Når vi nå inviterer til Hausmannskonferansen 2026 tirsdag 12. mai håper vi det kan være starten på en større og felles satsing for området. Den satsingen håper vi skal være med respekt for det som har gjort området unikt.

Vi vil ikke forandre Hausmannsområdet. Vi tror bare det kan bli bedre. Under ser du de som foreløpig har meldt seg på som bidragsytere.

Under der ser du en rekke bilder fra området, tatt av Runar Eggesvik gjennom hans 25 år som gründer og driver av møteplasser i området.

En rekke barer og møteplasser, musikkscener som samler mye folk

bidragsyterne

Handwritten note on a wall that says 'HUSAROYING KAN FORCE 'TIL BATING' with a drawing of a branch or leaf beneath it.
A dimly lit bar with a bartender and a customer. The bar has a wooden countertop, decorated with various pictures and a portrait of a man on the wall. There is a computer monitor and DJ equipment behind the bar. The background includes shelves with v
Exterior view of a restaurant named Hakuna Matata, featuring a colorful sign with a stylized face and the text 'Hakuna Matata Etiopisk Restaurant.' The entrance has a glass door, and there are two electric scooters parked outside. Inside, a person is
A collage featuring a black-and-white vintage photo of a building, a scene with police officers, and various graffiti, with a large pink text overlay in a foreign language asking a question.
A man with long hair, wearing a brown jacket and black shirt, stands outside a burger restaurant at night, smoking a cigarette. The restaurant has a bright red neon sign that reads "BURGER" and the word "RUS" vertically on the wall.
Exterior view of a yellow building with two stained glass windows featuring colorful, grotesque faces and figures. A dark brown door is between the windows, and there are signs advertising an opening event on April 1st and information in Norwegian ab
Jazzy live music performance in a intimate indoor venue with brick wall background, featuring a drummer and a saxophonist, with audience members seated and enjoying the show.
Crowd of people watching a performance or event outdoors, with some children playing in a sandbox in the foreground.
People sitting at a bar with glasses, bottles, and drinks, engaging in conversation in a dimly lit, cozy setting.
Street market with fresh produce, including apples and onions, in front of a yellow building with windows and two outdoor lamps.
Night view of a street corner with a cafe that has a neon sign reading 'Happy Ending'. Inside, people are sitting at tables, with some visible through the large windows. The building's exterior has graffiti, and there are bicycles and an electric sco
A singer with a guitar sitting on a stool on stage, with microphone stands around, in a dimly lit, historic theater or concert hall with architectural details and lighting above.
A multi-story building with storefronts on the ground level and residential or office spaces above. The building has a pink lower facade with two large windows displaying signs for a restaurant called NAM, and a white door in the middle. The upper le
A detailed illustration of a building with multiple floors and various indoor scenes depicted inside circular bubbles, along with a large construction vehicle and people holding signs at the bottom. The text on the image is in Norwegian, mentioning a
People working behind a bar at a dimly lit restaurant or bar, with one person pouring a drink and others observing.
A man standing outside a restaurant at night, smoking a cigarette. There is a silver car in front of him and a white van on the street behind. The restaurant has a red awning with the sign 'Cafe Provence' and outdoor seating.
People socializing at a bar with a bookshelf backdrop, dim lighting, and hanging orange lamps.
Storefront with a sign in Swedish above a glass window display, featuring mannequins dressed in clothing inside the store.
Corner building with graffiti-covered walls and windows, street signs, and a parking meter.
A band performing on a smoky stage with a singer crouching and holding a microphone, surrounded by members playing guitars and drums.
Nighttime street scene with a yellow building featuring graffiti, a sign reading 'Taxi Take Away,' and a group of four people standing outside.
A man with glasses and gray hair standing and gesturing while reading from a book during a small presentation or reading event in a bookstore or library with tall bookshelves full of books. Several people are seated around him, some holding drinks, i
Night scene outside a crowded nightclub with long lines of people waiting to enter. The building has arched windows, white walls, and illuminated signs, including a red neon sign.
Man standing in front of a restaurant with a marquee sign that reads 'The Good Knight', with arms outstretched. Several people are outside, and a ladder and some papers are on the sidewalk.
Street sidewalk with colorful flowers in a planter, chalkboard and signboards advertising a food bar, ramen, and a barber shop, with pedestrians walking in the background.
A woman with long dark hair and tattoos on her arms is bending over at a table. A woman with long, light brown hair and wearing a denim vest is standing with arms raised, smiling joyfully. There are others in the background, some with drinks, and a s
A sidewalk sign advertising a Polish food bar and cocktails, with an arrow pointing to the left.
Street view of a Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant named Da Lat Café in Oslo. The storefront has graffiti on the red lower panel, a glass window display with potted plants, and a sign indicating the restaurant is open.
A glass sign on a window reads 'New & Rare Antiquarian Books Cappellens Torstagn.' Inside, there is a wooden table with books, a bottle, and a plant. Shelves with books are visible in the background.