6 'Ghettos' on radar
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Taastrupgaard
Municipality: Høje Tåstrup -
Solbakken
Municipality: Odense -
Aldersrogade
Municipality: Copenhagen -
Ringparken
Municipality: Slagelse -
Sundparken
Municipality: Horsens -
Gellerupparken/Toveshøj
Municipality: Aarhus
We have selected 6 case areas from the 2020 ghetto list
Since 2010, the Danish government has applied varying criteria related to employment, education, income, crime, and ethnicity to compile annual ‘ghetto lists.’
Høje Taastrup
In Taastrupgaard, lively courtyards and ongoing urban renewal projects are reshaping the area, aiming to build a new narrative around community and safety.
Odense
In Solbakken in Odense, generations blend in a neighbourhood where local associations and creative initiatives energize everyday life and strengthen social cohesion.
Copenhagen
At the heart of Copenhagen, Aldersrogade combines compact city living with a unique urban pulse, supported by social programmes working to improve opportunities for families and young residents.
Slagelse
In Ringparken in Slagelse, local pride is strong. Residents and volunteers drive a range of activities that bring the community closer together.
Horsens
Sundparken in Horsens stands out for its close-knit networks, where new initiatives grow as the area continues to evolve and reinvent itself.
Aarhus
Gellerupparken/Toveshøj in Aarhus, you’ll find one of the country’s most ambitious urban transformation projects — a district in rapid change, where culture, identity, and architecture are constantly in motion.
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