• The urban regeneration project is for the benefit of the area’s residents.
• The flooding problem is to be resolved.
• The size of the local population is to be increased.
• The mix of housing and industry is to be improved.
• User participation is to be built up.
• The urban renewal process is to be carried out taking the residents’ and the area’s wishes and needs as a starting point.
• "Kvarterløft" is to be marked by an ecological way of thinking.
• Unauthorised traffic in the area is to be minimised.
• Social and cultural activities are to be improved.
• Development and renovation must be of a high standard with regard to craftsmanship and architecture.

The Local Kvarterløft secretariat
Beboerdynamo Lisbeth Plöger
Niels Broksgade 10A
8900 Randers
Tel: +45 89 15 11 52
E-mail: kvarterloft@post10.tele.dk
Homepage: www.randers.dk/kvarterloeft/

Description of the area.
The Toejhushave-area in Randers is the smallest of the urban regeneration areas.

The area has only 1,100 inhabitants and is situated very close to the town centre and right next to the harbour.

In terms of population, housing and non-residential buildings, the area is very mixed. However, "Kvarterløft" doesn’t only aim to bring new standards to the area, but also, to a certain extent, to supply the town with new functions.

In spite of being situated close to the town centre, the area seems cut off due to traffic barriers. It consists of three different areas, each with their own distinct character:

"The Oestergade-area", "The Toejhushave-area" and "The Laksegade-area"

"The Oestergade-area", an extension of the medieval town, is situated closest to the town centre. Until thirty or forty years ago, the area was part of the town’s thriving atmosphere, but during the 1960’s the area went through a radical change when it became seperated from the town centre by "Oestervold". Today, the area is characterised by a mix of retail businesses, housing and various cultural institutions. There are few real open spaces in the "Oestergade-area" and the ones there are, are generally depressing and run-down - for example, the large open air car park situated in the middle of the area.

The "Toejhushave-area" and the "Laksegade-area" are typical provincial "Bridge/gate areas" The areas have an almost island-like status, due to the fact that they are separated from the outside world by several barriers. Today, the built-up area mainly consists of blocks of flats and detached houses from the years 1860 to 1915. A typical example can be seen on Toejhushave road, where there are several large detached houses, which give this built-up area its particular character. Even though there has been some private urban regeneration over the past few years, the area can stil be seen to be extremely run-down. A large number of the flats are small and out-dated.

The courtyards have green gardens, several of them with "step-up terraces ". The area has also been prone to recurring floods, which continue to cause problems.

The area’s park is "Toejhushaven", Denmark’s first public park, which was laid out at the beginning of the 18^th century, during the construction of "Det Noerrejyske Toejhus". It is situated opposite the striking slopes to the north of the area.

Within the urban regeneration area, two thirds of the residents live in rented accommodation. This is 2.5 times as many as in the municipality of Randers as a whole. At the same time, there are also more than seven times as many flats with multi-ownership schemes in the urban regeneration area. When compared to the municipality as a whole, it can be calculated that almost 11% of the residents live in a flat with a multi-ownership scheme.

• Risk of flooding
• Increasing decay of buildings and open spaces.
• Frequently changing residents.
• Growing social problems.
• Local traffic problems.
• Small businesses moving out (of the area)
• Isolation from the town centre and the inlet.

Being situated by the harbour causes the area to be flooded during certain weather conditions. This is a major problem, which the residents must resolve. Furthermore, the residents experience a considerable amount of unauthorised traffic through the area.

There are many more people on transfer income in the area than in the rest of the municipality. There are also many outdated dwellings in the area. The number of people moving out is increasing and there are growing social problems. There are, however, also many active residents and a good sense of community along with good cultural and leisure-time of possibilities. The area has a varied mix of residents, but is rapidly losing the small businesses which have previously characterised the area.

• Unique situation by the town centre and the river - "Gudenåen"
• Green urban areas-
• "Toejhushaven" and "Toejhuset"
• Active residents and a good sense of community.
• Good cultural and leisure-time possibilities.

There is a well-established tradition for democratic debate among the residents in the area. In the "Toejhushave-area" for instance, various working groups have existed over the years, to deal with issues for the area’s residents - problem traffic, for example. Many residents identify strongly with the area.

Apart from in its centre - "Toejhushaven" – the area has inherited and maintained a charming characteristic from the medieval town - its town gardens. The area also boasts a rich and varied selection of greenery in its courtyards.