The Ecological Turn Vol IV: Ecologise the Political!
In the fourth chapter of the seminar series we explore changing attitudes within the politics of urban planning.
At this seminar we will examine the dramatic changes in the physical and social fabric of Copenhagen over the last 30-40 years, and what we can learn from them. We will also consider whether values, problems, and methods have changed since the development of Ørestad and Nordhavn, as the new city plan of Jernbanebyen is being cast as a new showcase of ‘sustainable urbanism’ both socially and environmentally.
To shed light on these issues, we have invited two prominent figures in Copenhagen’s urban (re)development, Jens Kramer and Dan Stubbergaard, who will share their experiences and address the question of how to promote an eco-political framework within the field of urban planning.
Guests:
- Jens Kramer Mikkelsen, Director of Urban Development NREP and former Lord Mayor of Copenhagen
- Dan Stubbergaard, Founder and architect in COBE
- Marie Stender, anthropologist and senior researcher in the Department of the Built Environment at Aalborg University, Denmark
The event is kindly supported by Velux.
The event is free with registration.
Join a full day program in Jernbanebyen:
12.00-14.00: The City will Eat Itself! (EN)
To address questions of urban resilience, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects brings together insightful thought leaders of different scales to take part in a 2-part series of discussions to investigate how our food and waste systems influence our daily experiences and affect our collective future. The event is free with registration.
14.15-15.00: Ecologise the Political! (DA)
At this seminar we will examine the dramatic changes in the physical and social fabric of Copenhagen over the last 30-40 years, and what we can learn from them. We will also consider whether values, problems, and methods have changed since the development of Ørestad and Nordhavn, as the new city plan of Jernbanebyen is being cast as a new showcase of ‘sustainable urbanism’ both socially and environmentally.
To shed light on these issues, we have invited two prominent figures in Copenhagen’s urban (re)development, Jens Kramer and Dan Stubbergaard, who will share their experiences and address the question of how to promote an eco-political framework within the field of urban planning. The event is free with registration.
15.00-19.00: Picnic in Jernbanebyen
Participate in Vesterbro Lokaludvalg's edition of Copenhagen Picnic with longtable dinner and activities for all ages.
