Make sure you visit some of the trendy old industrial areas of Copenhagen such as Carlsberg, Nordhavn and various spots along the waterfront. Here you will get the impression of a city with an authentic historical charm that caters to the needs of a modern city focused on sustainability and livability. In Copenhagen, the focus has shifted from primarily the buildings to the spaces in between, too. An essential question has been: How does the city landscape help raise the quality of life for citizens while contributing to more sustainable development. In other words, how do old spots become hot spots? This mindset has brought with it creative initiatives that continuously find innovative uses of old city spaces for new recreational purposes. The former industrial areas of Carlsberg and Nordhavn serve as good examples of successful revitalization of old city districts. Since the water in the Copenhagen harbour was cleaned many years ago, several public baths have been built along the harbourfront, revitalising old industrial areas and bringing cafĂŠs and urban life with them. One of these harbour baths is the Coralbath in South Harbour
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Another interesting case is the harbour baths located throughout Copenhagen. Many years ago, the city decided to clean up the water in the harbour; since then, new harbour baths have sprung up all along the waterfront. Today, the harbour fronts are some of the trendiest spots in Copenhagen. You will see couples strolling along the pier, businessmen and women having a swim after work, and exam-tormented students tanning while cramming in the heart of the Danish capital.
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Old spots become hot spots