Who's it for?

Much of Copenhagen's waterfront is essentially privatised - with either residential or commercial buildings right to the water edge. Though the walkways and promenades are public - they are not especially inviting - though some use them for walking and cycling.

Who gets the best deal?

While Copenhagen may have a reputation as being pedestrian friendly - and this is true of pedestrianised shopping streets - the car rules elsewhere.

Private Vs Public

The main bank buildings on the waterfront exemplify what happens in many parts of Copenhagen's waterfront: big, black, bleak architectural statements, all form and function for the users of the buildings, providing magnificant views, but doing very little to create warm and friendly people spaces outside.