Freetown Christiania or Christiania is a former squat turned intentional community run by anarchists in Copenhagen, Denmark that began in 1971. It has a population of around 1,000 people. It is possibly the largest and most famous squat in the world.
Environmental Protection
Despite receiving over one million visitors a year, they have managed to keep the streets, buildings, restaurants, public toilets, and public showers are all very clean and much of the neighbourhood is covered in tree. The houses use solar and wind power and composting and reed beds to filter waste. Leading to the commune being shortlisted for a pan-Scandanavia award for ecological living.[1]
References
- ↑ Peter Gelderloos (2010) - Anarchy Works