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Sluseholmen () is an artificial peninsula in the Kongens Enghave, South Harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark. It takes its name from Slusen, Copenhagen, Slusen, a Lock (water transport), lock immediately to the south, regulating water levels in the harbor. Previously the site of heavy industry and part of the Southern Docklands of Port of Copenhagen, Sluseholmen has, since the turn of the millennium, undergone massive redevelopment, transforming it into a mainly residential district known for its canals and maritime atmosphere. It is connected to Teglholmen by the Teglværksbroen, Teglværk Bridge. History Sluseholmen used to be dominated by heavy industry, including a Ford Motor Company, Ford car factory. As industry left the area, a plan was conceived to develop Sluseholmen into a canal district. This was the result of co-operation between the Dutch architect Sjoerd Soeters, Arkitema, the Port of Copenhagen and the Copenhagen#Copenhagen Municipality, City of Copenhagen. Construction s ...
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