A connected and diverse network of public spaces

Our landscape plan for the new district is built around a clear hierarchy of public and semi-public spaces, defining how urban and landscape areas are accessed and connected. The plan alternates between dense, urban environments and open, natural settings, creating a varied sequence of spaces with distinct identities. This diversity supports a wide range of everyday uses and encourages social interaction, making room for both quiet contemplation and more active community life.

Nature quality as a signature

A core ambition of the district development plan is to make Odense Inner Harbor ‘the greenest harbor in Denmark’. To achieve this, city nature is integrated into every aspect of urban life: All homes are within 300 meters of a public park and shared outdoor areas offer immediate access to nature. Residents will experience trees and flowers from their windows, and natural elements will be present along every route through the neighborhood.

The biological quality of this city nature is ensured through a strategy focused on biodiversity and climate resilience. Biotopes will be designed to support local plant and animal life, while nearby forests — Åløkke and Næsbyhoved Skov — serve as ecological anchors, gradually spreading seeds and insects into the district.

Two key tools guide this development:

Biofactor, which measures the extent of green cover and its CO₂ absorption capacity, ensuring that the neighborhood maintains a high proportion of planted areas. And biodiversity monitoring, which tracks species richness as the basis for a varied and healthy ecosystem.

Together, these strategies create a strong foundation for a future-proof, social, and lush urban district where nature is not just a backdrop, but a defining feature.

Our great collaborators on this project are Tegnestuen Vandkunsten, EKJ Consulting Engineers, Linq Trafik, and BRIQ.