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    Norreport

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    Norreport station area in Copenhagen has undergone significant changes. Originally the site of the northern city gates, it is now Denmark's busiest train station. A 2009 design competition sought to transform Norreport into "more than just a station". The redesign separated vehicle and bicycle traffic, expanded pedestrian zones, added bicycle parking, and created a car-free area connecting to the city center. These changes have made Norreport station more spacious, orderly, and inviting for travelers on foot or bike while improving connections between transportation options.

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    Norreport station area in Copenhagen has undergone significant changes. Originally the site of the northern city gates, it is now Denmark's busiest train station. A 2009 design competition sought to transform Norreport into "more than just a station". The redesign separated vehicle and bicycle traffic, expanded pedestrian zones, added bicycle parking, and created a car-free area connecting to the city center. These changes have made Norreport station more spacious, orderly, and inviting for travelers on foot or bike while improving connections between transportation options.

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    Norreport station area in Copenhagen has undergone significant changes. Originally the site of the northern city gates, it is now Denmark's busiest train station. A 2009 design competition sought to transform Norreport into "more than just a station". The redesign separated vehicle and bicycle traffic, expanded pedestrian zones, added bicycle parking, and created a car-free area connecting to the city center. These changes have made Norreport station more spacious, orderly, and inviting for travelers on foot or bike while improving connections between transportation options.

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    Norreport station area in Copenhagen has undergone significant changes. Originally the site of the northern city gates, it is now Denmark's busiest train station. A 2009 design competition sought to transform Norreport into "more than just a station". The redesign separated vehicle and bicycle traffic, expanded pedestrian zones, added bicycle parking, and created a car-free area connecting to the city center. These changes have made Norreport station more spacious, orderly, and inviting for travelers on foot or bike while improving connections between transportation options.

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    Norreport:

    more than just a station


    Norreport in History

    • ‘Norreport’, which means northern


    city gate, was former ramparts
    around Copenhagen, demolished in
    the 1850s, and since then the city
    grew beyond its former border.
    • The former ramparts were
    converted into new recreational
    parks, grand boulevards and
    national cultural institutions.
    • Norreport Station was inaugurated
    in 1918 and built in 1932.
    • Since its very early days, Norreport
    has been a centre of new trends
    and tendencies and still is.
    Norreport Today

    • The area of Norreport today


    is the result of 2009
    competition design, namely,
    ‘more than just a station’.
    • Norreport station is now the
    busiest railway station in
    Denmark, serving S-train,
    main line railway and two
    metro lines M1 and M2.
    • Modern day Norreport is still
    one of the most important
    gateways to the Copenhagen
    inner city centre.
    Norreport before 2009 Competition Design

    • The area is crowded and leaves little space for individual pedestrians, cars drive very
    close to the pedestrian areas, cyclists have difficulty finding a parking space for their
    bicycles and there is little incentive to stop and pause within the confines of this
    urban space.
    • There are not enough racks for bicycles, many bicycles are parked immediately
    outside the station entrances, adding to feeling of chaos and disorder a Norreport.
    • Pedestrians can only cross in a few places. This divison of the space results in an
    inflexible pattern of movement that also defines people’s perception of the space.
    Norreport after 2009 Competition Design

    • Dialogue with local residents have shown that better bicycle parking facilities , easier
    orientation and easier transfer between the different modes of transport have the
    highest priority.
    • To provide more space for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport commuters, less
    space should be given to motor vehicle.
    • The new traffic solution will move all motorized traffic to one side of the Norreport
    station and create a large car-free space that connects Norreport with the streets of
    the city centre.
    Traffic lanes
    Traffic lanes are clearly divided between bicycles and vehicles, creating an flexible
    pattern of movement as well as a feeling of order and spaciousness.
    Pedestrian zones
    Pedestrian zones are wide and clean, walkers are safe to move around, and at the
    same time are able to experience the beautiful feature of this urban space.
    Parking facilities
    There are enough racks for bicycles to park, and parking area is nicely separated from
    pedestrian zone in the form of soft edge and lower level.
    Seating options
    Seating options are innovatively designed and friendly to users, which could invite
    more people to stop and pause for a bit longer.
    Lighting effects
    The lighting in the area is enough for people to fee secure, and also helps to create
    identity, experiences and spatiality.
    Building facades
    There is a cohesion between buildings and urban space, which forms a coherent
    whole that contributes to better experience for everyone.
    Orientation
    Screens and signs offer very clear orientation that provides not only local directions
    but also a more general guide of wider area.
    Connection
    Connection to the inner city centre is convenient and straightforward, with no hard or
    soft borders but a perfect transition.
    Perception
    The lighting tower at night could be perceived as a modern-day city gate, or as a
    landmark, comparable to ancient forum in Rome.
    Thanks!

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