Copenhagen named European city of the year

Danes fend off strong Dutch and French challenge for second Academy of Urbanism title

Copenhagen has overcome stiff opposition from Eindhoven (the Netherlands) and Montpellier (France) to win the 2017 European City of the Year award.

Awarded annually by British organisation The Academy of Urbanism, the award applauds the Danish capital’s new vision to foster green living and good conditions for pedestrians and cyclists.

“Copenhagen is a capital city that has set the standard for intelligent, inclusive and sustainable urban management over the last 40 years,” said Steven Bee, the chair of the academy.

“It continues to grow within its established borders, creating new neighbourhoods of high densities with high levels of amenities, along with distinctive neighbourhoods around an accessible and inclusive centre that makes the most of its harbour-side setting. It is a worthy winner”.

READ MORE: Copenhagen the second most expensive city in the world to drink coffee

Two-time winners
The Academy of Urbanism jury travelled to Copenhagen in August and visited Sluseholmen, Israels Plads, Cykelslangen and Kødbyen, the meatpacking district, among other areas of the city.

Copenhagen’s deputy major for technical and environmental issues, Morten Kabell, praised his city for taking responsibility for reducing CO2 levels and letting its citizens better influence its development.

It’s the second time Copenhagen has won the award – the first being back in 2006.

TOP STORIES

Connect club

Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.

Sign up here

Career

  • Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    Long-term unemployment is double for non-Western immigrants

    An analysis from the Labour Movement’s Business Council shows that the rate in long-term unemployment for non-Western immigrants is 1.8 times higher than for Danes. In other words, a chronic unemployment situation is way more probable for non-Western internationals.

  • Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark

    Minister proposes major changes to rules for international students in Denmark

    The increasing number of Nepalese students coming to Denmark and working in various industries, along with their spouses, is raising concerns within government ranks. Immigration and Integration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek has announced his intention to introduce stricter rules for everyone.

  • Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education

    Denmark to invest heavily in vocational education

    The Danish government will allocate one billion DKK annually from 2030 to improve vocational education. The initiative aims to lower dropout rates, enhance training quality, and address labor shortages by increasing financial support for schools, teacher training, and international study opportunities.

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

Contact us

Jobs