Monetized and Non-monetized impacts
The strength of the Norwegian method is how non-monetizable impacts are handled and integrated with the framework of the impact assessment. The significance of the various impacts is then assessed by combining the value and the magnitude of impact on five criteria: landscape/cityscape, community life and outdoor recreation, cultural heritage, natural environment and natural resources.
A valuable resource for transportation planners, the actual handbook is unfortunately only available in Norwegian.
Downloads
- vegvesen.no: Impact assessment in Norway (in English)