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Copenhagen

Kulturhavn365

Experience

Water

Top-down

Above 150.000 EUR

In Copenhagen, Kulturhavn365 sees the port as a recreational area. In many cities, the harbour is on its way to becoming a cultural port. The creative industry makes way for maritime culture and leisure life. The waterfront is a huge resource and an obvious recreation zone.

Total budget

11.5 million danish kr. in the years 2015-2018.

Initiator

The Municipality of Copenhagen and the Nordea fund.

Artist

Various artists and cultural entrepreneurs.

Location

Copenhagen Habor front.

Partners involved

Kulturhavn 365 - a donation from the Nordea fund financing a separate office administrated by the Municipality of Copenhagen.

Target group

All citizens.

Contact

Website: https://kulturhavn365.dk/

Key learning from the process

  • The experiences and knowledge can be used as inspiration to develop areas in and around ports in other Danish and foreign cities.

Kulturhavn365 has been launched to create knowledge of the harbour’s potential by involving Copenhageners, associations, and businesses in the use and development of blue urban spaces 365 days a year.