An area presently used as a harbor will be transformed into a new residential space. It will be electrifying to see the development of the largest urban transformation project in Scandinavia. Cobe, Danish architects, has joined forces with Sleth Modernism, Polyform and Ramboll to convert Copenhagen’s northern harbor into a new Copenhagen neighborhood that will provide a living space for 40,000 residents.
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Features greening the city:
The project that is presently under construction will take about 40 to 50 years of hard work to complete. Dubbed the "Nordholmene," the islet will blend a holistic view with ecological sustainability. Special attention will be paid to energy, water and waste management. The developers will incorporate features such as geothermics, heat pumps for storing energy produced by local wind turbines and alternative energy sources. The alternative energy will come from sea lettuce, which is fast-growing algae that will absorb CO2 channeled from a nearby power plant, for producing heat, ethanol and electricity.
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A series of new canals are dug out to boost livability as well as commercial value. Nordholmene will be an interesting amalgamation of housing, offices, commerce, culture, sports etc. To reduce car journeys to 25% of the total traffic in the area, a combined metro/bike system is designed. The plan of this truly sustainable city was recently showcased as a lighthouse project during the COP15 climate conference in Copenhagen in December 2009.
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Via: Designboom
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