Despite historical success and international admiration, Danish cities are facing serious economic imbalances as well as long-term and structural challenges that hamper their ability to maintain a sustainable development, part of the global crisis of inequality that has impacted cities worldwide. This book attempts a critical examination of the 20th-century transformation of Danish cities from industry and traditional trades to welfare cities with the promise of liveability for all. It aims to inspire a broader understanding of the underlying operative concepts through essays by leading urbanists, interviews, and selected projects that put the discussion into perspective.
Authors: Kristoffer Lindhardt Weiss
Book Size: 20.6 x 13.9 cm
Pages: 352
Language: Danish/English
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 9788774074366
Released: 2019
Despite historical success and international admiration, Danish cities are facing serious economic imbalances as well as long-term and structural challenges that hamper their ability to maintain a sustainable development, part of the global crisis of inequality that has impacted cities worldwide. This book attempts a critical examination of the 20th-century transformation of Danish cities from industry and traditional trades to welfare cities with the promise of liveability for all. It aims to inspire a broader understanding of the underlying operative concepts through essays by leading urbanists, interviews, and selected projects that put the discussion into perspective.
Authors: Kristoffer Lindhardt Weiss
Book Size: 20.6 x 13.9 cm
Pages: 352
Language: Danish/English
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 9788774074366
Released: 2019
