Six Copenhagen streets are getting a greener makeover
Neighbours’ proposals will add planting, seating and measures to slow traffic
Residents on six Copenhagen streets will have more space to sit outside and meet their neighbours under plans approved by the city this week. Work is expected to begin in spring 2027, with projects on Christianshavn, Nørrebro, Østerbro and Vesterbro.
The streets are Dronningensgade, Frejasgade, Heimdalsgade, Teglværksgade, Tullinsgade and Valdemarsgade. They join a growing number of bylivsgader, a municipal scheme that helps residents make their streets greener and more inviting to spend time in.
Starting with the neighbours
The ideas come from the people living on each street. They can apply for support for planting beds, places to sit and smaller changes to the road that help reduce traffic speeds. These are relatively small projects, sometimes using planter boxes where planting directly in the ground is not possible.
“Behind each street are neighbours who have come together and wanted their particular street to have plants and places to meet,” says city councillor Astrid Aller.
The latest round received 33 proposals. Across the rounds so far, the city’s street-life funds have received 167 applications.
Already taking shape on Nørrebro
For an idea of what the scheme can look like, there are completed projects on Ægirsgade and at the junction of Thorsgade and Ydunsgade on Nørrebro.
The approach gives residents a say in changes they will see and use every day, explains Line Barfod, Copenhagen’s mayor for climate, environment and technical affairs.
“Bylivsgader are a good example of how Copenhageners can have a direct and very tangible influence on their neighbourhood and their city, in cooperation with the municipality. It gives a sense of shared ownership, builds community, and also gives us a calmer, greener city” she says.
