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Copenhagen seen from above, from Indre By towards Nørrebro. Queen Louise's Bridge in the middle is a social and traffic hub of the city. Photo: Astrid Maria Rasmussen

World Capital of Architecture 2023 Copenhagen

Photo: Astrid Maria Rasmussen - Copenhagen seen from above, from Indre By towards Nørrebro. Queen Louise's Bridge in the middle is a social and traffic hub of the city. |Photo: Astrid Maria Rasmussen - The activity roof in Bella Kvarter opened in 2020. The multifunctional urban space can be used for play and sports and is accessible to everyone. |Photo: Astrid Maria Rasmussen - The Circle Bridge in Copenhagen, designed by Olafur Elisasson is a bridge, a work of art and an urban space at the same time. Created to tie the port together, both traffic-wise and culturally. |Guide focusing on inclusion of people with disabilities|Two participants at the event 'A place for all' who have retreated to the back of the square with their children and listen to the debate via connected earphones||||||||||||A sign at Torvehallerne informing about the event 'A Place for All'

Partnerships

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Press release

Copenhagen is Architecture Capital 2023

Titled as Architecture Capital 2023, the city focused on universal design in many different contexts.

Quiet river landscape surrounded by dense green trees, with a small wooden structure in the middle of the water.

Leisure/Experience

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Press release

New design lab will ensure everyone's access to nature

Newly established wooden bridge to increase accessibility at Møntsted Kalkgruber

Leisure/Experience

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Press release

Prime Minister inaugurates newly restored Mønsted Kalkgruber

Prime Minister inaugurates the newly restored Mønsted Kalkgruber

Person trains in a bright and modern gym with weights and exercise machines.

Sports/Movement

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Project

Waving Athletics Is for Everyone

Viking Athletics in Rønne renovated based on universal design. This will make it easier for more people - including people with disabilities and those in wheelchairs - to use the association's gym.

Image of Emil Falster and Hanne Warming with the Disability Foundation's Research Prize

Social area

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Press release

Emil Falster wins research prize

Emil Falster and Hanne Warming win the Disability Foundation's Research Prize for research that gives voice to children and young people with movement disabilities and challenges body norms.

Quote graphic with coloured hexagons and the text: “Right now we need special efforts if unemployment among people with disabilities is not to increase”.

The labour market

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Debate post

Use Homework for Inclusion

Homework can remove barriers and secure jobs for more people with disabilities. Actors from research and industry are calling for a new outlook on the workplace and tasks.

Photo: Astrid Maria Rasmussen - The Circle Bridge in Copenhagen, designed by Olafur Elisasson is a bridge, a work of art and an urban space at the same time. Created to tie the harbour together, both traffic-wise and culturally.

Architecture

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Press release

Copenhagen is the architecture capital of the world in 2023

Copenhagen will be awarded the title of Capital of Architecture 2023. It is a unique opportunity to celebrate Copenhagen's architecture and show the city's vision for sustainable development"

Interdisciplinary research

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Press release

Universal Design Hub

An interdisciplinary research network under the Bevica Foundation is investigating how universal design can be used as a strategy to realize the UN's promise: Leave No One Behind.

News