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1 Facts on Ørestad Ørestad will be developed over the next 20 years Ørestad covers an area of more than three miles from the border of the City of Copenhagen to the Kalvebod Fælled nature reserve The width of Ørestad is approx. 650 yards (600 metres) The area of Ørestad totals 3.7 million square yards (3.1 million square metres) One third of Ørestad s area consists of parks and green areas At least 80,000 people will be working in Ørestad At least 20,000 people will be living in Ørestad Almost 20,000 people are already studying in Ørestad There are six Metro stations in Ørestad 10 minutes from Ørestad to Kongens Nytorv by Metro. 29 minutes from Ørestad Station to Malmø in Sweden by regional train or by car Examples of businesses already located in Ørestad: DR Danish Broadcasting Corporation, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, DELL, Medicon Valley Academy, UCB Pharma Nordics, Medtronic, Master Food, Nikon, Biogen, Hi3G Denmark, Accenture, GlaxoSmithKline, Novo Nordisk Scandinavia Ørestad Downtown Scandinavia Contact Ørestad: [email protected] Foto: Dragør Luftfoto, Teit Hornbak, Mikal Schlosser, Ole Malling, Søren Hytting, Ole Ziegler, René Strandbygaard, Ireneusz Cyranek, Thomas Ibsen, Nicolaus Nissen. Design:

2 The Øresund Region Copenhagen The Øresund Region including the Copenhagen Metropolitan Area and Skåne, the southernmost region of Sweden is the new regional centre of Northern Europe. Ørestad Saltholm Copenhagen is the pivotal point where Central and Northern Europe meet. The Øresund Region has become a regional centre due to its variety of key positions: Copenhagen Airport Peberholm Malmö The largest metropolitan area in Scandinavia Excellent access to the Scandinavian and Baltic markets Highly developed infrastructure Distinct international profile and geographical proximity A large concentration of knowledge A high growth rate The attractive conditions of the Region have created the largest metropolitan area in Scandinavia with its 3.6 million inhabitants and its high concentration of businesses. Approximately 3,400 foreign-owned businesses have established themselves in the Region. Furthermore, 137,000 students attend courses at 14 universities with a scientific staff of about 10,000 researchers. Downtown Scandinavia Brostaden Next door to the Capital. Well connected with the rest of the world. Ørestad is less than 10 minutes away from historic Copenhagen. Scandinavia s main airport and the Fixed Link to Sweden are equally close by. For people with international horizons, Ørestad is the obvious choice for a home. International network Ørestad is where hi-tech meets academia. Home to many international, knowledge-based companies and institutions of higher education. Ørestad is making its name as an international community based on cutting-edge knowledge and skills. Copenhagen s historic position as the centre of a united Øresund Region requires room to expand and to accommodate future jobs, residential areas and institutions as well as the capacity to develop the quality of life. Copenhagen has this capacity along the City s harbour front and in areas which used to accommodate industrial activities. But first and foremost, Copenhagen has Ørestad, whose 770 acres are currently undergoing a rapid development and whose central location in Copenhagen is simply ideal.

3 City of opportunities and contrasts In Ørestad, you will find large and small dwellings to fit every need: family size, age group and purse. You will meet freehold, cooperative and subsidized family housing along with residence halls, student housing and shared housing facilities for senior citizens. Ørestad is a town for everyone and in Ørestad everyone is a newcomer. Its people come from near and far and move into a variety of different dwellings. Ørestad offers space - to lead exactly the life you want. Housing but business, too But Ørestad is not only a residential area. Right from the beginning, Ørestad was meant to be a vital and dynamic town, 24-hours-a-day and not a typical dormitory town. This explains why Ørestad is an area for modern businesses, too. At the turn of 2006/07, almost 10,000 people are employed in the Ørestad businesses years from now, 80,000 people are expected to have their jobs in Ørestad. Vibrant city Ørestad combines the energies and talents of business and industry, residential housing, top class universities and cultural institutions. We believe that this diversity will produce the most inspiring environment or everyone. Best of three worlds Whether it is the dynamics of city life, the tranquillity of nature, or its outstanding international connections Ørestad has it all. Intense town boundless outdoors Ørestad is becoming a vital part of Copenhagen. From Ørestad, residents and employees can reach the City of Copenhagen in a matter of minutes. At the same time, the town is located right next to the nature reserve of Amager and Kalvebod Fælled with plenty of space for leisure time activities or simply peace and tranquillity. The choice is yours. Charm of contrasts Ørestad offers the charm of contrasts: look one way and feel the vibrant pulse of city life. Turn around and take in the scenery of the Amager Fælled. And you ll see that Ørestad has it all.

4 Excellent access Getting to and from Ørestad is easy. The town has six Metro stations and in Ørestad City, the Øresund Railway and the motorway cross the elevated section of the Metro. This explains why accessibility by Metro, train, bus and car is quite unique. The world s most sophisticated Metro drives through Ørestad every 3 minutes during peak hours and every 6 minutes outside peak hours. The Metro connects Ørestad with the City of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg and the terminus of Vanløse and with Copenhagen s other railway systems. The line to Copenhagen Airport is expected to open at the end of Metro under construction Parking As a growing number of residents and jobs are moving into Ørestad, ØrestadsParkering is constructing parking facilities in Ørestad City and Ørestad Syd. Currently, parking takes place in provisional parking facilities at street level. Later, approx.17 joint multi-storey car parks will be constructed for residents as well as employees. In this way, the use of these areas will be optimised and the residents parking expenses will be as low as possible.

5 Four districts Ørestad Nord Ørestad Nord is the most developed part of Ørestad. The district is a mixed town including residence halls, apartment buildings and DR Byen, the IT University and the University of Copenhagen, Amager. The large institutions have turned the town into an international research and development centre for culture, media and communication technologies. The Amager Fælled District Only the eastern part of the Amager Fælled District has been developed. This is the location of Amager Hospital, the residential area of Solstriben, Ørestad Friskole, and the day-care centre of Småland. The western part of this area will be the last developed section of Ørestad. Ørestad City Ørestad City has already been inhabited by families moving into apartment buildings and by a number of businesses. The natural focal points of the district are Kay Fiskers Plads at Ørestad Metro and the Regional Train Station as well as the city park with its many surrounding dwellings. Ørestad City is also the location of the large shopping centre of Field s. Immediately west of the district, one of Europe s best golf courses is being laid out. Ørestad Syd Ørestad Syd will become a dense and varied urban community including businesses, residential areas, shops, schools and other public services. Ørestad Syd will be the most populated district of Ørestad. Some 10,000 people will move into this district, which will also become the professional basis for another 15,000. To the west and the south, Ørestad Syd borders on the Kalvebod Fælled District. Some of the sites of Ørestad Syd have already been sold and the first constructions will emerge in 2007/08.