Transit Oriented Development in Copenhagen, Denmark: from the Finger Plan to Ørestad

Abstract Orestad is Copenhagen’s linear new town being built over a 30 year period around stations on an elevated, driverless mini-metro line. Copenhagen Metro’s construction was to be financed by the sale to developers of publicly-owned land along the route. The Oresund Bridge from Malmo in Sweden also facilitates substantial international commuting by rail and road to Orestad. This paper briefly assesses Copenhagen’s 60 year record of transit-oriented development since its internationally renowned 1947 Finger Plan. It focuses principally on analysing Orestad’s progress since the late 1990s in creating transit-oriented development of jobs, housing and retail, education and leisure facilities. The paper finally examines how Orestad is contributing to Copenhagen’s economic growth and relieving pressure on Copenhagen’s Central Business District.

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