It’s been forty years since a rag-tag coalition of Copenhagen residents and backpackers from around the world tore down the fence and occupied an unused military complex in the heart of the Danish capital, giving birth to the Freetown of Christiania.
Today hundreds of people live and work in Christiania, which attracts millions of visitors every year. The full-time residents run childcare centers, cooperative businesses, numerous cultural institutions, restaurants, workshops and they develop and renovate green housing.
Now, we can all join with the citizens of free Christiania by purchasing shares in the community. The shares provide a symbolic ownership and the promise of invitations to future shareholder parties. After years of negotiation with the Danish government, the residents have the opportunity to buy the residential areas of Christiania and to rent the green spaces. The full cost is nearly $13 million, with $8 million due by April 15, 2012. Individual shares start at 100 DKK. Shares are available at Christianiashare.com and at Christianiafolkeaktie.dk.
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As a Copenhagener I truly like Christiania. I believe Christiania should be saved as it is – it is a part of Denmark’s history and culture, and at the same time quater is really fascinating! Now the question is WHO should pay for Christiania being saved. Is it the people living there? Or should Danish citizens sponsor one of Denmark greatest culture attractions? What do you think? We are a group of Danish/Swedish bloggers discussing this topic just now, and we would very much like to hear your opinion.
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