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The city's planners prioritized public access, with privately-owned land remaining open to all. They also invested in district heating, bike infrastructure, and cooperative housing, creating a livable, interconnected urban environment. Today, 58% of Copenhageners commute by bike, and the city's carbon footprint continues to shrink.
Education and Welfare
Denmark's approach to education and welfare is equally innovative. Children start kindergarten at age 3, with a focus on play and cooperation, before entering primary school at 6. Many young Danes then spend a year in an "efterskole," a residential school that encourages self-discovery and community living.