Urban Green Space in the 21st Century

        The city of Copenhagen stands out in a rather unique way when compared to other cities because it has a fair amount of urban green space within it. On our field trips we visited several of these spaces. This included the Frederiksberg Park, Orstedsparken, Botanisk Have, and the Rosenborg Castle Gardens. Each of these spaces offers something different to the citizens of Copenhagen. They also differ in their appearance in comparison to one another. 

       The Frederiksberg park was inspired by Prince Frederik in 1671-1730. It carried an Italian and French influence. It was originally built and used as a royal family summer residence. However, now it is used for a place for people to go to and enjoy a bit more of the country side. As we explored the different parts of the garden, it became clear that this was a space used for families and friends to relax and enjoy social interaction. I passed many people running along the paths of the park as well as moms and dads pushing their children in strollers and people walking their dogs. We were also told that many people come here in the summer time to tan, drink and enjoy the summer days as much as possible. The curved pathways within the tall trees provided a more enclosed and remote feeling within the park. The body of water integrated in it, breaks up the park and provides a peaceful view with the different ducks and swans that people feed and sit by. 

      Orstedparken contains many tall trees that provide a barricade from the big city buildings which creates a physical barrier from the city. This barrier was intended to serve that purpose back in the 19th century. We discussed how much of its old character is still maintained today. The bridge split the Northern half of the city from the rest of it and the bridge is still in the park but is built in a different spot over the lake to integrate the park as a whole. Most of its topography remains the same today such as the low trees and plants around the water. The close proximity of this park to the city makes it easily accessible for people to utilize. One thing that I noticed as we walked around during our field study, was that a lot of people took their lunch break here. This serves as a great opportunity for people to get fresh air and time outside throughout their long day in an office as well as socializing with their colleagues outside of the office. 

       These different urban green spaces offers a unique element to the city of Copenhagen because they are embedded within a city. This allows for the people of Copenhagen to immerse themselves in the city life but then have a space close in proximity to the city to provide them with a space that allows for a break from their busy life. 




Frederiksborg Park 

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Orstedparken

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