I skuggan av gentrifiering: Offentligt rums tillgänglighet i Vesterbro, Köpenhamn
(2026) SGEL36 20261Department of Human Geography
- Abstract
- This study aims to understand the impact gentrification might have on the access to public space, and to understand if it differs between socioeconomic groups or stages of gentrification. The study focuses on Vesterbro, Copenhagen, where three public spaces were chosen for the research. Maria Kirkeplads, Halmtorvet and Flæsketorvet, were studied through observations, document analysis and mapping. Theoretically, the study draws on critical theories on public space to analyse the collected data. As a result, it is concluded that access to public space in Vesterbro differs between the analysed areas. While the public space in Vesterbro is somewhat limited for certain socioeconomic groups today, these groups' access to public space was... (More)
- This study aims to understand the impact gentrification might have on the access to public space, and to understand if it differs between socioeconomic groups or stages of gentrification. The study focuses on Vesterbro, Copenhagen, where three public spaces were chosen for the research. Maria Kirkeplads, Halmtorvet and Flæsketorvet, were studied through observations, document analysis and mapping. Theoretically, the study draws on critical theories on public space to analyse the collected data. As a result, it is concluded that access to public space in Vesterbro differs between the analysed areas. While the public space in Vesterbro is somewhat limited for certain socioeconomic groups today, these groups' access to public space was heavily impacted by policies during the 1990s. Furthermore, the analysis shows that marginalised groups today have limited accessibility to certain areas, such as Flæsketorvet, while Halmtorvet and Maria Kirkeplads are more accessible. Even though access to public space has increased to a certain extent, the gentrification through urban renewal still affects the use of land through privatization, commodification and lacking amenities. In the end, this is a question of the right to the city. (Less)
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Denna studie syftar till att förstå vilken inverkan gentrifiering kan ha på tillgången till det offentliga rummet, och till att förstå om tillgängligheten skiljer sig mellan socioekonomiska grupper eller stadier av gentrifiering. Studien fokuserar på Vesterbro, Köpenhamn, och utgår från tre offentliga rum. Platserna Maria Kirkeplads, Halmtorvet och Flæsketorvet studerades med hjälp av observationer, dokumentanalys och kartering. Teoretiskt, bygger studien på kritisk teori om offentligt rum för att analysera den insamlade datan. Som resultat dras slutsatsen att tillgången till offentligt rum i Vesterbro skiljer sig mellan de valda områdena. Medan det offentliga rummet i Vesterbro är något begränsat för vissa socioekonomiska grupper idag,... (More)
- Denna studie syftar till att förstå vilken inverkan gentrifiering kan ha på tillgången till det offentliga rummet, och till att förstå om tillgängligheten skiljer sig mellan socioekonomiska grupper eller stadier av gentrifiering. Studien fokuserar på Vesterbro, Köpenhamn, och utgår från tre offentliga rum. Platserna Maria Kirkeplads, Halmtorvet och Flæsketorvet studerades med hjälp av observationer, dokumentanalys och kartering. Teoretiskt, bygger studien på kritisk teori om offentligt rum för att analysera den insamlade datan. Som resultat dras slutsatsen att tillgången till offentligt rum i Vesterbro skiljer sig mellan de valda områdena. Medan det offentliga rummet i Vesterbro är något begränsat för vissa socioekonomiska grupper idag, påverkades dessa gruppers tillgång till offentligt rum starkt av rådande politik under 1990-talet. Dessutom visar analysen att marginaliserade grupper idag har begränsad tillgång till vissa områden, som Flæsketorvet, medan Halmtorvet och Maria Kirkeplads är mer tillgängliga. Även om tillgängligheten till offentliga platser har ökat i viss mån, påverkar gentrifieringen genom stadsförnyelse fortfarande markanvändningen genom privatisering, kommodifiering och bristande användningsområden. I slutänden, är detta en fråga om rätten till staden. (Less)
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- Bergman, Vendela LU
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- organization
- course
- SGEL36 20261
- year
- 2026
- type
- M2 - Bachelor Degree
- subject
- keywords
- Offentligt rum, tillgänglighet, gentrifiering, rätten till staden
- language
- Swedish
- id
- 9231868
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- 2026-06-15 16:30:42
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note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{I skuggan av gentrifiering: Offentligt rums tillgänglighet i Vesterbro, Köpenhamn}},
year = {{2026}},
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