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Nyhavna is an industrial area located right north-east of the city center of Trondheim. The surroundings of Nyhavna are largely dominated by water, as Nyhavna is located at the crossroads where the river Nidelva meets the Trondheimsfjord. Due to its location on the seaside, Nyhavna is for the most part an industrial area where the Port Authority of Trondheim plays a big role. However, Nyhavna is to be converted into a mixed-use area in the near future.
History
Up until the late 19th century, Nyhavna was mostly inhabited by fishermen and the coastline consisted of long beaches. In 1912, the Port Authority of Trondheim decided to extend its activities from neighboring Brattøra to Nyhavna (Nyhavna, n.d.). Shortly thereafter, Nyhavna was converted to an industrial area, with its residents having to relocate. During the Second World War, the German occupiers started the construction of Dora I and Dora II, which were to be used as submarine bunkers. The bunkers were tried to be demolished after the war, but this turned out to be impossible due to their enormous size. Today, they are used for different purposes, such as archive center and storage space (Dora, n.d.). Both Dora I and Dora II are preserved due to their historic importance and cultural heritage.
Accessibility
Due to its central location, Nyhavna can be reached from many parts of Trondheim with different modes of transportation. However, due to the industrial activities in the area, Nyhavna is heavily carbased. Large areas in Nyhavna are completely closed off from the general public and are reserved for the companies which operate in the port area. This, in addition to the lack of sidewalks, makes Nyhavna an unpleasant urban space for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Green spaces
As the development in Nyhavna has been car-centric, the area is today mostly covered by wide roads and asphalt, thus limiting the number of green spaces. The only continuous green space in Nyhavna is the short promenade along the Nidelva river, located in the southwestern part of area. This promenade is, however, sharply abrupted by the port area where access is limited (Fig. 4).
