Public-private partnerships in urban regenration areas in Denmark
Sorensen, Michael Tophoj and Christian Aunsborg
The paper focuses formal as well as informal public-private partnerships (PPP) in Danish urban regeneration areas. The concept urban regeneration areass was introduced in the 2003 Planning Act as old, remaining industrial areas within the city boundaries by now were recognized as an resource for re-development. In 2001 it was estimated that 2.700 hectares equivalent to 6-8% - of Denmarkks total industrial and commercial built-up areas were mature to be re-developed. However, despite this considerable re-development potential there has been a reluctant attitude to start re-developments. The structure of landownership is usually complex in the urban regeneration areas which are often a mix of ongoing and closed down industries etc. This makes it a challenge to start a re-development before all the industries in the area have closed down - at least if the intention is to convert the area into housing while neighbouring noisy industries go on.
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