THE VISION

THE SUSTAINABLE CITY OF THE FUTURE

To create the sustainable city of the future is the overall vision for Nordhavnen in Copenhagen. Nordhavnen is intended to set new standards for sustainable development in the twenty-first century. Global state-of-the art technology and know-how should be used to create local sustainable solutions, and development should be such that it attracts international attention, thus helping to profile Copenhagen as the world’s environmental metropolis.

The fantastic location of Nordhavnen provides unique opportunities to realise this vision. Development should exactly be based on the local aspects, the place, its potential, its qualities and its unique location.

Creating a sustainable city is not only a matter of environmental responsibility, but also of social diversity and the addition of value. Nordhavnen is to be developed into a lively, attractive city district based on environmental, social and economic sustainability. It should be a city district in which the focus is on the environment, people and city life. The vision of the sustainable city is based on six key themes of urban development intended as the main pivotal points of this competition.

• An eco-friendly city

• A vibrant city  

• A city for everyone  

• A city at the water  

• A dynamic city  

• A city with sustainable mobility