LESSONS FROM COPENHAGEN

Copenhagen is a recognised global leader in liveability. Learn more about the steps the city has taken to achieve this

Henrik Stener Pedersen

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Copenhagen regularly tops global rankings for being liveable, sustainable and smart. Extensive green spaces, harbour bathing facilities, a city-wide cycle lane network and a low-carbon energy system all help attract residents, businesses and tourists.

Ramboll has played an integral role in the city’s development for 75 years. Click on the map below to find out more about the projects that have contributed towards Copenhagen’s rise.

Copenhagen liveability rankings

9th

Global Liveability Ranking 2019

Economist Intelligence Unit​

5th

Cities and Happiness Global Ranking

World Happiness Report

4th

Smart Cities Index 2019

Easypark​

PROJECTS ENRICHING LIVEABILITY IN COPENHAGEN

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Biomass conversion & lifetime extension of Avedøre Unit 1

Copenhagen, Denmark
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Bella Sky: The hotel which leans and twists

Copenhagen, Denmark
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Copenhagen carbon neutral by 2025

Copenhagen, Denmark
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District heating system in the Copenhagen Region

Copenhagen, Denmark
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Cloudburst Concretisation Masterplan

Cloudburst Concretisation Masterplan
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The Copenhagen Opera House

Copenhagen, Denmark
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Lynetten

Copenhagen, Denmark
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Nordhavnen - international role model for sustainable urban development

Nordhavn, Copenhagen
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Sustainable urban draining system

Copenhagen, Denmark
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The Copenhagen Metro

Copenhagen, Denmark
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Restoration of Harrestrup Stream, Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark
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Carlsberg sustainable urban development

Copenhagen, Denmark
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The Maersk Tower, extension of the Panum Complex

Copenhagen, Denmark
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The Øresund Link

Copenhagen, Denmark and Malmö, Sweden

PROJECTS ENRICHING LIVEABILITY IN COPENHAGEN

Click on the pins on the map to learn more about the projects that have contributed towards Copenhagen becoming a world leader in liveability.

Cloudburst protection creates recreational spaces

Following a cloudburst event in 2011 that caused nearly $1bn of damage in Copenhagen, an unparalleled city-wide use of integrated planning and blue-green infrastructure was commissioned to improve client resilience and create recreational areas for residents.

Copenhagen district heating system

For 45 years, Ramboll has been instrumental in developing Copenhagen’s district heating system, which serves 97% of the city. The system is clean and affordable, reducing residents bills by €1,400 annually and slashing CO2 emissions by 665,000 tonnes each year.

Harbour Baths

Following the development of a comprehensive wastewater system that ensures all wastewater is properly treated before it is let back out to the sea, the harbour area in Copenhagen has been transformed into a bathing and recreational hotspot for residents.

Copenhagen Carbon Neutral by 2025

Ramboll assisted the City of Copenhagen in forming a vision to realise its ambition of becoming carbon neutral by 2025. The plan includes the production of heat and electricity based on renewable energy sources and energy efficient transport.

Bicycle paths in Copenhagen

Copenhagen’s Bicycle Policy aims at improving conditions for cyclists in city centre. Ramboll is involved in the planning and establishment of new bicycle paths and improving the accessibility and interconnectivity of the paths around the centre. 

Copenhagen metro

Copenhagen’s metro has been recognised as ‘The World’s Best Metro’ due to its stability, security, and punctuality. 85% of all homes, work places and educational institutions in the inner city and surrounding neighbourhoods are less than ten minute’s walk from a metro or train station.