Holding on to Home

Andelssamfundet i Hjortshøj (AiH) is a cooperative ecovillage tucked between trees and the rest of Hjortshøj. Step through the trees, and you’re in a different world—dirt paths wind past colorful houses and crowded gardens.

Beyond the village, rolling vegetable fields complete the scene, but Aarhus Kommune, which owns the land, may sell it for housing. Despite recieving over 600 public comments on the Kommune’s plans—a number representing double the population of the community—residents fear the city might continue with their plan and prioritize the highest bidder, likely a developer, which could change the daily lives of those tending the land.

For now, the community awaits a decision.