Conceived of as an Information and Communication Technology City, Katrinebjerg is a precinct in the Danish city of Aarhus that is dedicated to promoting a spirit of cooperation and collaboration among private companies, public institutions, educators and students. The transformation of the former industrial area in the city’s north into a hub for ICT innovation began in 1999 and since then the University of Aarhus has relocated all ICT-related education and research onto the 20 acre site and around 100 private ICT-related businesses have moved in. The area has become an important hub for researchers, students and businesses interested in Pervasive Computing and user-driven innovation.
A short animated video sums sum up the planning approach and philosophy.