Case Studies   The Danish Neighbourhood Regeneration Programme. Kvarterløft in Copenhagen

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The network was formed in February 2001 and had 15 members. In February 2003 there are 41 members – probably it is the biggest local business network. The members are not only private companies, but also include public companies and schools.

The first task was to create a web-page with all the relevant information and activities (www.bispeerhverv.dk - Danish text). After some discussions the network in 2001 made a catalogue of ideas for future action. In 2003 the network is deeply involved in at project with the regeneration project and local residents. The project concerns the renovation a street – as a good example of the mixture of housing and business. In order to get public funding it is important that the network is an active participant. If this project is successful it will be one of the first times that a partnership is established where the private companies will also be paying for part of the work – as they have to finance more than 50% of the costs.

In 2002 the network together with the regeneration project applied for an Agenda 21 centre. The application was successful – not least because the network was a part of the application. This was yet another example of the partnership with businesses as an important partner.

In 2003 we will focus on business development and employment. We will arrange an education event where companies and schools can meet. The companies here get a chance to tell the young students what kind of education is in demand.

In November 2001 the regeneration project helped to establish a network for the local shops – but they have not been very successful and now the two networks will fusion into one. This will increase the number of members to about 70.

4.1.3 Purpose     4.1.5 Economy