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- Copenhagen wants to build 9 artificial islands to house 'the European Silicon Valley.' Take a look at the plan.
Copenhagen wants to build 9 artificial islands to house 'the European Silicon Valley.' Take a look at the plan.
The project's title, Holmene, fittingly translates to "the islets."
![Copenhagen wants to build 9 artificial islands to house 'the European Silicon Valley.' Take a look at the plan.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-67644687%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-76368%2Fthe-projects-title-holmene-fittingly-translates-to-the-islets-.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
When finished, the islets will have enough office space for 380 companies, most of which will come from the tech industry.
![When finished, the islets will have enough office space for 380 companies, most of which will come from the tech industry.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-67644686,width-700,height-525,imgsize-37714/when-finished-the-islets-will-have-enough-office-space-for-380-companies-most-of-which-will-come-from-the-tech-industry-.jpg)
Source: The Guardian
Around 10.5 miles of land will be added to the coastline, bringing the estimated construction costs to around $480 million.
![Around 10.5 miles of land will be added to the coastline, bringing the estimated construction costs to around $480 million.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
Not all islands will be built at once. To prepare for any financial setbacks, the architect wants to split the project into pieces as opposed to building one massive site.
![Not all islands will be built at once. To prepare for any financial setbacks, the architect wants to split the project into pieces as opposed to building one massive site.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
The design includes small reefs that are off-limits to humans, creating a refuge for nature and wildlife.
![The design includes small reefs that are off-limits to humans, creating a refuge for nature and wildlife.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
If the project is approved, construction could begin by 2022. All nine islets are set to be finished by 2040.
![If the project is approved, construction could begin by 2022. All nine islets are set to be finished by 2040.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-60085318,width-700,height-525/60085318.jpg)
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