City to City: Comparing, Researching and Writing about Cities

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View of Copenhagen from the Round Tower showing the common use of red tile on roofs. The Round Tower from the ground. Canals shape the physical character of downtown Copenhagen. Paths along the waterfront are heavily used. As the waterfront has deindustrialized, new housing is replacing industry. Most of the new housing on the waterfront consists of large development blocks. Old grain silos on the waterfront were converted into housing. These silos maintain the industrial character of the area, but do not make the waterfront pedestrian friendly. Cultural uses, such as this library, are being built on the waterfront as well. The Little Mermaid statue shows how the sea is a large part of Danish culture. Windmills on the harbor generate a large portion of Denmarks energy. The Copenhagen waterfront is the source of both renewable and non-renewable energy sources. The biycle is one of the most popular transportation modes in the city. Bicycles are integrated with the citys other transportation modes. A new driverless train runs from Copenhagen out to areas that will develop around the stations. Because of strict zoning, the landscape beyond the city limits remains very rural.