Green corridor project to transform Copenhagen into a safer and greener city

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Copenhagen is rethinking development plans in coordination with residents to make the city safer and boost biodiversity and social cohesion.

Headed by Mayor of Copenhagen Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, city authorities pointed out that expansion of traffic infrastructure has left a mark on the city.

To address the issues of noise, pollution and other problems connected with urbanisation, Copenhagen is planning to replace paved surfaces with greenery and build a three-kilometre green belt in the neighbourhood.

City authorities reminded that the plan was developed in cooperation with residents and based on traffic tests and analyses.

Councillor Line Barfod pointed out “it is time that we create urban spaces for the future” and noted that residents have a vision which city authorities must make a reality.

“We must prioritize people and nature over asphalt and cars,” she stressed and added that the green corridor will help to improve biodiversity while providing more opportunities for cycling and spending time in nature.

City authorities pointed out that new cycle paths will be built to connect existing ones, with streets to be made narrower to leave more room for green areas and pedestrians.

New playgrounds and other content will be built as part of the project worth approximately EUR 31 million, with Copenhagen stressing that it will be implemented in stages.

(Photo credit: Copenhagen)