# Ørestad land use and referendum dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/restad-land-use-and-referendum-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-18T04:08:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Political parties Venstre and Alternativet proposed a consultative referendum for Ørestad residents regarding the potential acquisition of 105 hectares of green space at Kalvebod Kile. The proposal aimed to decide whether to convert the current private golf course into a nature and culture park featuring a festival site.

Proponents of the referendum highlighted concerns regarding potential noise and traffic for the local community. Karoline Lindgaard, political leader for Alternativet Copenhagen, emphasized the importance of citizens being heard before such significant changes. 

However, the Copenhagen City Council subsequently rejected the motion to hold a public vote. Lindgaard criticized the council's decision, describing it as “arrogant and democratically tone-deaf” and maintaining that residents should have a voice in the area's future use.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Copenhagen City Council rejects public vote on Ørestad festival site

Copenhagen's City Council has rejected a proposal for a public referendum regarding the future of the Kalvebod Kile area in Ørestad, which is currently a golf course under consideration for a festival site.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/copenhagen-city-council-rejects-public-vote-on-restad-festival-site

### 2026-09-15: Venstre and Alternativet propose Ørestad referendum on golf course conversion

Venstre and Alternativet have proposed a consultative referendum for Ørestad residents regarding the potential conversion of a private golf course into a nature and culture park.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venstre-and-alternativet-propose-restad-referendum-on-golf-course-conversion

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