{"id":1098232,"date":"2026-03-24T23:12:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T22:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/?p=1098232"},"modified":"2026-03-24T23:13:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T22:13:00","slug":"fa2-office-park-where-the-cloud-meets-the-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/transform-da-dk\/government-da-dk\/fa2-office-park-where-the-cloud-meets-the-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Office Park: Where the cloud meets the community"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW55666934 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55666934 BCX8\">In H\u00f8je\u2011Taastrup, a new public urban space has\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55666934 BCX8\">seen the light of day<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55666934 BCX8\">. A place that reflects\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55666934 BCX8\">a new approach<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55666934 BCX8\">\u00a0to how technology and community can complement and strengthen one another.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW55666934 BCX8\">Next to one of Microsoft\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed CommentHighlightRest SCXW55666934 BCX8\">state<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW55666934 BCX8\">\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art Danish datacenters<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW55666934 BCX8\">\u00a0lies\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55666934 BCX8\">the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55666934 BCX8\">Office Park\u2014an over\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55666934 BCX8\">40,000 m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW55666934 BCX8\">\u00b2 public park developed through a collaboration between Microsoft and the Municipality of H\u00f8je\u2011Taastrup.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW55666934 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Officeparken: Hvor skyen m\u00f8der f\u00e6llesskabet\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/bVcl-9SywiE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:%2F%2Fpulse.microsoft.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7064252 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7064252 BCX8\">More than just technology<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW7064252 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW53933581 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53933581 BCX8\">Office<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW53933581 BCX8\">\u00a0Park is about more than creating green, local spaces. It symbolizes Microsoft\u2019s commitment to ensuring that the development of local digital infrastructure also enriches the everyday lives of the people who live nearby.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW53933581 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59866562 BCX8\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59866562 BCX8\">The Office Park is the result of a strong collaboration with H\u00f8je-Taastrup Municipality and an expression of our ambition to be a responsible and engaged\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59866562 BCX8\">neighbor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59866562 BCX8\">. We look forward to seeing the park become a natural gathering place for the area for many years to come,\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <span class=\"TextRun SCXW95330746 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW95330746 BCX8\">Mette Kaagaard,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW95330746 BCX8\">CEO<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun CommentHighlightRest SCXW95330746 BCX8\">\u00a0of Microsoft Denmark.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW95330746 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">For Microsoft, the park is part of a broader and long-term investment in Denmark and Europe. The three Danish datacent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">ers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">, all of which are part of Microsoft\u2019s so-called Denmark East datacenter region, are among the most sustainable in the world. They are powered by 100% renewable energy sources, and the data<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">ent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">er<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">\u00a0in H\u00f8je-Taastrup also\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">utilizes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">\u00a0excess<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">\u00a0heat to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34229284 BCX8\">provide heating for 6,000 local households.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34229284 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW173642696 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173642696 BCX8\">\u201cThe Office Park is an example of how urban development and new green spaces can go hand in hand. I have been incredibly pleased with the collaboration with Microsoft. From the very beginning, they have expressed a clear desire to play an active role in our local community. They want to contribute to city life, to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173642696 BCX8\">the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173642696 BCX8\">community, and to create something that brings value and enjoyment to the people who live and work here. I would like to acknowledge that and extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you.\u201d<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW173642696 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211; <span class=\"TextRun SCXW197988358 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW197988358 BCX8\">Michael Ziegler, Mayor of H\u00f8je\u2011Taastrup Municipality.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW8019795 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8019795 BCX8\">Collaboration as the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8019795 BCX8\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8019795 BCX8\">oundation for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8019795 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8019795 BCX8\">evelopment<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW8019795 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The idea for the park originated with the Municipality of H\u00f8je\u2011Taastrup, and Microsoft supported it from the very beginning. This paved the way for a design process in collaboration with the Danish architecture firm Gottlieb Paludan Architects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt is not often that we see a private company co\u2011develop a park together with a municipality in this way,\u201d says Sten S\u00f8dring, Head of Communications and Development at Gottlieb Paludan. \u201cI find it a truly inspiring way of working.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal of the park, Sten S\u00f8dring explains, was to create something of lasting value for the local community \u2014 a space that encourages social interaction, supports biodiversity, and thoughtfully integrates the datacenter into its surrounding environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22427905 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22427905 BCX8\">A\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22427905 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22427905 BCX8\">esign\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22427905 BCX8\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22427905 BCX8\">hat\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22427905 BCX8\">b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22427905 BCX8\">lends in\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22427905 BCX8\">n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22427905 BCX8\">aturally<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW22427905 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The design team used surplus soil to create natural noise berms and gently rolling terrain that serve both aesthetic and acoustic purposes.\u00a0Existing trees and vegetation were preserved and expanded with new trees and shrub plantings, ensuring that the park felt established from day one.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aquatic environments featuring new ponds, combined with a planting strategy that uses native species\u00a0\u2014\u00a0including wildflower meadows and, over time,\u00a0thickets\u00a0and open groves \u2014 enhance biodiversity and provide habitats for local wildlife. These choices are not only sustainable but also visual indicators that this is a living, shared space.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1076878 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02691-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" data-contrast=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02691-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02691-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02691-768x512.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC02691-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW118056373 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118056373 BCX8\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118056373 BCX8\">esigned for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118056373 BCX8\">t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118056373 BCX8\">oday,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118056373 BCX8\">b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118056373 BCX8\">uilt for the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118056373 BCX8\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118056373 BCX8\">uture<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW118056373 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Although the park has already been embraced by\u00a0local residents\u00a0in H\u00f8je\u2011Taastrup, the landscape will continue to evolve. Sten S\u00f8dring estimates that it may take ten to twenty years before the green areas are fully mature. Flexibility is built into the design, allowing space for the local community to help shape its future use \u2014 for example through the potential addition of playgrounds, further planting, or new gathering and recreational spaces.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This approach also reflects a growing trend in sustainable urban development: public\u2011private spaces that balance respect for nature with\u00a0open access\u00a0for\u00a0the community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Office Park in H\u00f8je\u2011Taastrup demonstrates that a datacenter can be more than just\u00a0digital\u00a0infrastructure. It can be a neighbor, a partner \u2014 and even a park.\u00a0As the demand for cloud infrastructure continues to grow, Microsoft\u00a0remains\u00a0committed to building responsibly and investing not only in digital capacity, but also in places, people, and partnerships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Office Park marks\u00a0an important step\u00a0in rethinking how digital infrastructure can contribute to shared public life \u2014 and it may even serve as inspiration for similar initiatives elsewhere.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1076767 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4297-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" data-contrast=\"\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4297-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4297-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4297-768x512.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_4297-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In H\u00f8je\u2011Taastrup, a new public urban space has\u00a0seen the light of day. A place that reflects\u00a0a new approach\u00a0to how technology and community can complement and strengthen one another.\u00a0Next to one of Microsoft\u2019s\u00a0state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art Danish datacenters\u00a0lies\u00a0the\u00a0Office Park\u2014an over\u00a040,000 m\u00b2 public park developed through a collaboration between Microsoft and the Municipality of H\u00f8je\u2011Taastrup.\u00a0 &nbsp; More than just technology\u00a0 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":911,"featured_media":1076812,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1902,1828],"class_list":["post-1098232","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-digital-transformation-da-dk","category-security-privacy-da-dk","specials-transform-da-dk","verticalIndustries-government-da-dk","stories-data-insights-intelligence-da-dk","stories-hvordan-far-jeg-indsigt-fra-mine-data","stories-how-can-i-use-ai-da-dk-data-insights-intelligence-da-dk","businessPriorities-data-ai-da-dk"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1098232"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/911"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1098232"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1098232\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1098234,"href":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1098232\/revisions\/1098234"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1076812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1098232"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pulse.microsoft.com\/da-dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1098232"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}