Nordicum - Real Estate Annual Finland 2013 | Page 24

Helsinki New Horizons: City of Helsinki Urban Development Areas
Updated 19.9.2012, City of Helsinki / Economic and Planning Centre
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Alppikylä
2010–2015
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Arabia–Hermanni

Viikki

Myllypuro–Roihupelto

2010–2013
3,500 inhab.
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2010–2020
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Central city area

here, one has to proceed with extreme caution, since the shoreline is a national treasure all in itself and the harbour is a very active hub for passenger traffic.
“In all our plans, we must take into
consideration the functions of the passenger harbour. Nevertheless, there remains a
lot that can be done to upgrade the area,”
Härkönen says, adding that in 2013 some
projects will be set in motion to develop
the area.
In all the downtown projects, the City
is also eager to involve the local entrepreneurs:
“Cooperation is one of our strengths
here and we want to listen very carefully
to the hopes and wishes of the businesses.”

est wood quarter – known as Wood City – in
Jätkäsaari. At the end of November, the architectural competition for Wood City came
to its conclusion, with Anttinen Oiva Architects winning the contest with their entry
‘Stories’. According to the plans, realisation
of Wood City will commence in early 2014.
First order of business is a residential building and parking facility, with offices and a
hotel soon to follow.
Building things out of wood is no
novelty in Finland, but apartment buildings
made out of timber are still extremely rare.
“Wooden buildings in Jätkäsaari can
encompass eight storeys,