Copenhagen announces new affordable housing project in Nordhavn harbour

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Copenhagen has announced an affordable housing project in November as part of new spatial plans for the Nordhavn harbour area.

Headed by Lord Mayor of Copenhagen Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, the city administration pointed out that Nordhavn is transforming from an industrial area and stressed the importance of preparing a framework for development.

Line Barfod, Copenhagen councillor for technology and environment, pointed out that city authorities plan to replace streets with cycle paths and expand housing capacities in the area.

She stressed that Copenhagen lacks affordable housing, which is why public housing will account for roughly 40% newly planned residential buildings in Nordhavn.

Barfod pointed out that the move will provide affordable housing to people who work in the city and expressed hope that Copenhagen will focus more on public housing in the future.

Copenhagen reminded that the city administration signed a cooperation agreement with the Danish government in the summer, which allows the city to pursue its public housing ambitions.

Besides residential buildings, new spatial plans have to include green areas as well as pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.

Copenhagen authorities are also planning to build two new day-care centres with total surface area of roughly 2,000 square metres, as well as two canals to connect the area under development with existing infrastructure.

Planned buildings will not exceed 21 metres in height to keep the area sunny.