16/12/2025
Landscape and community are central to the narrative of Hjortshøj and forms the basis for the future development of Kirstineborg and the surrounding area.
The Strategic Plan for Hjortshøj by Aarhus Municipality has now been formally approved and provides the framework and direction for the development of Hjortshøj. Hjortshøj is a town embedded in the surrounding landscape, framed by greenery and characterised by strong communities and close relations with your neighbours, a context that continues to shape the character and guiding principles in the development of Kirstineborg. The existing farm and long rows of apple trees mark the arrival to Hjortshøj – both from the light rail and along Mejlbyvej – and are retained as defining elements within the coherent green framework encapsulating the area.
The historic farm, orchards, and garden have a strong local connection and the development builds upon this existing heritage of cultivation, landscape, and everyday neighbour life which function as catalysts for the urban life and architectural expression. The interplay between private gardens, shared spaces, and informal meeting points creates conditions for conversations across hedges, collaborative activities, and a vibrant local environment firmly anchored in Hjortshøj.