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State of the art report - Denmark

Introduction

This research report describes the Danish housing market, a presentation of the institutional framework of the social housing sector and a historical account of Danish housing refurbishing policies.

Description

The research report begins with a brief overview of the developments in the private and rental housing stock and demographic changes. The report continues with the state of maintenance of the housing stock and reviews which kinds of housing there are. Furthermore, the democratic and administrative structure of the social housing sector and the allocation is discussed. In addition the historical development of housing rehabilitation in Denmark and the type of refurbishment problems involved are mentioned. Lastly, programmes for urban renewal and housing rehabilitation are announced.

EU involvement

This research report is partly funded by CEC FP5 City of Tomorrow

Conclusions

This research report presents the facts and figures of the current housing situation in Denmark.

Contact info

SUREURO - Sustainable refurbishment Europe
SUREURO Secretariat, tel. +46 480 447503

Publication date

01/08/2000

Researcher

Lars A. Engberg

Links

State of the art report - Denmark

State of the art report - Denmark (PDF, Eng, 123 KB)

Document type

research

Themes

Urban Policy > Housing > Housing policy

Keywords

Housing market