The city of Vaasa. The energy capital of the Nordic countries. Susanna Slotte-Kock Director of Development City of Vaasa

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1 The city of Vaasa The energy capital of the Nordic countries Susanna Slotte-Kock Director of Development City of Vaasa

2 Vaasa is Vaasa is A growing innovative region fuelled by a strong industry Growing population Growing economy One of the priority regions for the Finnish state (Innovative city and growth agreement) Energy Vaasa, the Nordic leader of energy technology 30% of Finnish energy technology exports Annual growth of clean tech businesses 10-15% Employees: 5000 in in 2010 and estimated to be in 2020 focusing on Developing the conditions for the business life -> infrastructure and logistics Getting educated and skilled people -> investments in higher education Attracting a competent workforce -> Providing a functional welfare through services close by

3 Vaasa is Current and future challenges are A growing region Growing part of population is getting older The economy is getting weaker More tasks without compensation from the state Vaasa is running out of land fuelled by a strong industry Decreasing industry investments in Finland Global companies may move abroad Too little foreign investments in the area focusing on The national educational policy is not in line with the need of the region Students might move away after studying Skilled people may want to live somewhere else A municipality merger will fail

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6 The national municipality reform strives for stronger municipalities The reform includes 1. Restructuring the municipalities 2. Renewing the state share and financing system 3. Thoroughly renewing the local government act 4. Social and healthcare reform 5. Evaluating the statuatory tasks of every municipality The municipalities are obliged to investigate mergers based on three statuatory reasons: a population base that is sufficient to secure services (min inhabitants) selfsufficient regarding number of employment, commuting and urban and rural structure the financial situation of the municipality

7 Model of land use structure 2040 for the Vaasa region The goal is to improve living conditions for inhabitants by creating a denser urban and rural structure where jobs and services are easily accessible to a majority of the population. The goal is also to improve conditions for companies, which further improves their competitiveness.

8 Logistics is a priority for Vaasa Development is done in all areas - national and international flight connections, renewed passenger terminal, new terminal for flight logistics - a regional logistic area - New highways Vaasa harbour/ joint development with the harbour in Umeå: The harbour will be developed with modern energy- and waste solutions for maritime, LNG gas Rail traffic nationally and internationally, including connection via Umeå to Botniabanan and further to the south

9 Kvarken Multimodal Link Energy efficient logistics in Kvarken Light weight steel building technique, LNG, efficient ice operation Energy efficient on board with smart power generation Vision of a new ferry Current ferry Wasa Express owned jointly by Vaasa and Umeå

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11 Densification of the city center The densification of the city center will be done by developing the commercial streets, expanding the areas reserved for pedestrians, developing streets for pedestrians and bicycles and building more parking space underground. And naturally also building higher buildings. The old travel center/bus station - expands the city for decades to come The heart of the city will immediately expand when the first major shopping center on the other side of the railway is realized. Through a competition we ll get new ideas how to build approx m² including business and office space, living quarters and possibly also a music and congress center. Qualitative urban planning with a clear energy profile is needed.

12 Horse race track The old horse race track nearby the city center will be developed as a new energy efficient housing area, including efficient energy production as well as energy use

13 The Risö area - only 5 minutes from city center - surrounded by business areas and logistic hubs City centre Campus Kungsgården 5 minutes Risö business area

14 Risö area the best choise for establishment in Western Finland The highway with vehicles/day m m m 2 This is what businesses have been waiting for during many years already. Perfect location: 5 minutes from city centre next to the logistic area Today vehicles pass the area daily! Vaasa has ambitious targets for the development of the area including green public transportation.

15 Education in focus A new campus for the vocational institute is built south of the city centre. The project is extensive, m2 out of which m2 are new locations. A variety of interesting vocational degree programs within technology, people, animals, nature and culture.

16 Higher education Finlands largest university town compared to the amount of inhabitants students in seven different universities or polytechnics Over 30 exams in different languages

17 Development of new energy solutions and energy saving solutions in part of the old city New innovative energy friendly solutions where central heat is the dominating source today. Besides new forms of energysources will also new tehcnology be used in order for inhabitants to be able to follow their own consumption in real-time. Innovationscenter- Energy Lab A research and product development center is build on the university campus. The goal is to join the research between the different universities in the city with the knowledge in the industries in the energy cluster. This joint research platform provides new oppportunities for joint R&D engine and fuel development

18 Water from sewage plant improves the quality of the sea water Waste from sewage plant becomes useful gas Water from sewage plant can heat the future buildings on the closeby island

19 Unique archipelago The Kvarken archipelago was placed on the Unesco World Heritage list in 2006 Finland s only natural heritage site - Area hectares, of which 85 % sea kilometres of shoreline islands - As a result of the land uplift (8 mm/ year) the land area of the archipelago increases about 100 hectares a year, that is about 150 football fields

20 For companies meetingplaces are important due to their need of a competent workforce and creative surroundings

21 or citizens meetingplaces are important s part of the quality of life that the city can offer. here you decide to move needs to be in line with your reams

22 For the city meetingplaces are important as part of attracting new inhabitants

23 In closing Vaasa is one of the leading growth centres in Finland because

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