21/07/2026
Gen Z want greener, more flexible lives, but housing and transport haven't caught up
Hybrid work and sustainable everyday choices are becoming part of how Gen Z lives and works. But many young people still face high housing costs and insufficient transport options.
A new study of Oslo and Lisbon found that whilst Gen Z values flexibility and sustainability, everyday realities often make things difficult.
In Oslo, challenges included high housing costs, the expense of greener choices, limited public transport outside central areas and institutions still geared towards traditional homeownership and full-time employment.
The study, co-authored by urban and regional planning professor Mina Di Marino, also highlights the importance of free workspaces such as public libraries. The study concludes that there is a need for stronger policy support, rather than placing climate responsibility on individuals alone.
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Technology-Driven Hybrid Lifestyles: A Comparative Study of Generation Z in Lisbon and Oslo
By- og regionplanlegging NMBU Universidade NOVA de Lisboa