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Solutions from Copenhagen CLIMATE- ADAPTED CITIES SOLUTIONS FROM COPENHAGEN 1 DANISH STRONGHOLDS IN CLIMATE ADAPTATION Climate change is one of the most serious global chal- leading edge competencies within planning and imple- ”In Copenhagen we always try to lenges facing our society. The changing climate impacts mentation of climate adaptation solutions that we want society and large ecosystems. Climate change can to share with the world. increase or decrease rainfall causing drought, can af- find solutions that do not just solve fect human health in urban areas, and cause stronger storms and extreme weather incidents which have large Synergies from integrated approach impact on local infrastructure in terms of energy, water Danish experiences showcase how Denmark and Co- the problem, but also create a better and food supply. penhagen having a holistic approach, and by “walking the talk” has included adaptation and transformation to Climate-related impacts occur across regions and rethink urban development towards more resilient and quality of life for the citizens in across many sectors of our economy. Many state and livable cities. local governments are already preparing for the im- Copenhagen. We incorporate climate pacts of climate change through ”adaptation”, which is Combining holistic planning with ”State of the Art” ad- planning of the expected changes. aptation technology secures urban living and works as green growth catalysator for job creation locally. change adaptation at all levels of city ”Adaptation” has become synonym for large national and regional investments within the fields of coastal The best examples of climate adaptation are those who protection and flood management, climate resilient succeed in solving more than one problem at the same planning and prepare comprehensive buildings, and emergency preparedness measures, as time. For example, using rainwater in the solutions for well as new technology to ensure future resilient urban the city that at the same time minimize water consump- solutions for the entire city.” areas. tion and contribute to the recreational value of city. In this sense climate adaptation has become a driver for On the following pages you will find a short overview and green growth, creating new employment, innovative so- a few cases of Danish strongholds in climate adapta- Mayor for Technical and Environmental Affairs lutions and increasing exports. tion. Morten Kabell Municipality of Copenhagen Denmark and the capital Copenhagen is a global leader within the field of ”adaptation”. We have a number of Cover photo: HOFOR Published by DI Printed by Kailow Graphic A/S ISBN 978-87-7144-027-0 1000.05.14 2 3 CLIMATE RESILIENT BUILDINGS Preparing buildings to become more resilient to ex- treme weather events like storms, heavy precipitation CASE 1: and extreme temperatures is essential to avoid costly damages to homes, office buildings and production fa- Climate resilient office buildings cilities as well as to save lives. – SEB Building During the planning of this new office building in Copenhagen, the future’s climate was taken in to Robust materials and proper design account and the building was made climate resil- parameters ient in various ways. White concrete to avoid un- CASE 2: Weatherproofing a building should include a combina- necessary heating of the surface, green areas and tion of robust building materials and proper design pa- local use of rainwater to secure proper rainwater Climate resilient apartments rameters – for example concerning the maximum level drainage, are all approaches that made this build- in the middle of Copenhagen of snow load and wind speed the building should be able ings climate resilient. Additionally dispersing of Søpassagen is a block of residential buildings in Copenhagen to withstand as well as measures to secure proper ther- rainwater helps prevent urban heat effect on warm which are made resilient to extreme weather conditions. The mal insulation and rainwater drainage. days as well as ensuring good growing conditions main focus has been to prepare the buildings and the area to cope for trees and plants. with heavy rainwater and at the same time to make the building more sustainable and energy efficient. Solar panels have been installed at Long tradition of building sustainably the rooftop and all the rain from the rooftop is being harvested and led Denmark holds a strong tradition of architecture and down to the basement where it is used in the common washing machines design that takes the surrounding environment into ac- or to water the plants at the street. The remaining water is led to two dry count. Legislatively, lessons learned from previous ex- wells. The result is that rainwater from these buildings does not reach the treme weather events have been used to upgrade the sewing systems but is treated locally. national building code to promote measures that will ensure more climate resilient buildings. MORE INFORMATION: W SLA.dk W ltarkitekter.dk W kk.dk searchfield: soepassagen Picture: SEB Picture: Municipality of Copenhagen 4 5 CASE 2: St. Annæ Square: An open green and blue cloudburst solution During its renovation, St. Annæ Square will be strengthened with regard to everyday rain as well as cloudbursts. The challenge is that the area is situated in a densely populated part of the city and can- not deal with rain from a cloudburst with its present design. One of the solutions to the cloudburst problem is to increase the area’s drainage capacity by integrating the small park in the middle of the square. The park will be designed with a concave shape able to hold large amounts of water, which would then be channeled to the harbor. This solution ensures that the area will work as a peace- ful retreat and a beautiful connection to the rest of the city. Also attempts are being made to solve the cloudburst problem as well as achieving other urban goals at the same time by establishing a public-private cooperation covering both financing and implementation MORE INFORMATION: W stateofgreen.dk searchfield: products searchfield: adapting to the future climate INTEGRATED PLANNING FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION CASE 2: St. Annæ Square: An open green and blue cloudburst solution In addition to having to deal with the effects of urbani- During its renovation, St. Annæ Square will be strengthened with regard to zation and increasing population density, cities around CASE 1: everyday rain as well as cloudbursts. The challenge is that the area is situ- the world need to develop solutions that enable them to ated in a densely populated part of the city and cannot deal with rain from withstand the threats of extreme weather events and Sankt Jørgens Lake – a future water a cloudburst with its present design. One of the solutions to the cloudburst rising sea levels. reservoir problem is to increase the area’s drainage capacity by integrating the The lake in the middle of Copenhagen will play an small park in the middle of the square. The park will be designed with a important role to prevent floods when Copenhagen concave shape able to hold large amounts of water, which would then be An integrated approach ensures in the future will face more cloudbursts. The plan channeled to the harbor. This solution ensures that the area will work cost-efficiency is to lower the water table so the lake can work as as a peaceful retreat and a beautiful connection to the rest of the city. Climate adaptation also presents an opportunity to a huge reservoir to spare the sewers. The lower Also attempts are being made to solve the cloudburst problem as gain greater value from urban development invest- water table will be established together with a new well as achieving other urban goals at the same time by estab- ments. For instance, rather than expanding the sewage green area around the lake, which works as a re- lishing a public-private cooperation covering both financing and system underground, stormwater drainage capacity creational area and a reservoir. implementation can be increased by integrating canals, lakes etc. which can also serve as recreational areas, help cool the city MORE INFORMATION: and increase biodiversity. W stateofgreen.dk Synergies from holistic planning and prioritization Danish cities have increasingly adopted an integrated approach for solving the challenges of climate change and urbanization. Through public-private cooperation and long term holistic planning, they have managed to achieve cost-efficiencies, greater public support and ul- timately healthier and more livable cities. Picture: City of Copenhagen Picture: City of Copenhagen/Ursula Bach 6 7 THE HARBOUR TURNS BLUE The idea of swimming in Copenhagen’s harbour would have been out of the question back in the 90’s because CASE 1: the water was badly polluted. Many problems had to be solved before the citizens of Copenhagen could start Sea water cools buildings in swimming in the clean harbors. Among others was Copenhagen discharge of wastewater from sewers and industrial companies having a major impact on the water quality. Cooling of buildings with district cooling can save Storm water run-off entered the sewage system and 93 the climate for large amounts of greenhouse gases overflow channels fed the wastewater into the harbour. by utilizing seawater throughout the year. In Co- penhagen two cooling centrals have already been However, the problem was addressed by investigating established but the demand is huge and more in a complete modernisation of the sewage system. The centers are about to be built. District cooling is the water quality improved so much, the municipality of Co- distribution of cold water through pipes from a cen- penhagen was able to open the first public harbour bath tral to a customer where the water cools the air in in 2002 and more have been established since then of- the customer’s air conditioner.
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