HELSINKI - FINLAND World Design Capital 2012 Smart Choice!
Metropolitan Area Metropolitan Area Helsinki Espoo Vantaa Lahti
HELSINKI - The World Design Capital 2012 is growing rapidly. Helsinki Helsinki - Smart Choice! Helsinki will be the World Design Capital 2012. At the same time it will introduce major urban development projects. Sustainable urban planning and architectural design play key roles in this dynamic hub for international business. Consumer confidence in Finland is higher than the EU average and banks are forecasting faster growth for Finland than expected. This will contribute to a successful Design Capital year for Helsinki. For example, the world-renowned Art and Design City will unite design, media, and technology businesses in the Arabianranta shore district. Another important innovation, the Aalto University, merges economics, art, design, and technology. Design will also be a central element in the new urban developments. The development of shore, port, and railway yard areas will radically alter the city during the next decades. These areas of several hundred hectares, together with other major projects, will create 4.5 million m² of new residential floor area and almost 2.5 million m² of business premises, representing new homes for more than 100,000 people and jobs for tens of thousands. Mr. Hannu Penttilä Deputy Mayor City Planning and Real Estate Tel. +358 9 310 36010 hannu.penttila@hel.fi Mr. Mikael Nordqvist Head of Real Estate Tel. +358 50 505 3274 mikael.nordqvist@hel.fi Mr. Nyrki Tuominen Director Business Development Tel. +358 50 336 9277 nyrki.tuominen@hel.fi www.hel.fi http://en.uuttahelsinkia.fi
Suurpelto - Smart Living The Metro heads West Espoo Suurpelto is a new 325-hectare garden city for 10,000 residents. It is superbly located in the middle of Espoo with excellent traffic connections. An international campus will offer life-long learning, and shops, culture, events, and fitness will all have their place in Suurpelto. Innovative service concepts, such as an automated waste collection system and service halls for delivering daily consumer goods, have already been built. Over 600 homes are under construction and the first 300 citizens are already living in their new homes. Suurpelto will be completed around 2020. The Helsinki Metropolitan Area s Metro is set to continue from Ruoholahti via Otaniemi and Tapiola to Matinkylä in Espoo. Eight new stations will be built along the line: two in Helsinki and six in Espoo. Metro extension adds to area appeal The beneficiaries of fast and reliable public transport will include the business world, the area s inhabitants, and the student community. City traffic systems have a notable effect on urban structure and land use. The West Metro is expected to be a shot in the arm, not only for area s development, but also for mobility and the use of services along the route. The west metro in brief Length 13.9 kilometres 2 parallel underground tunnels, 8 stations Over 100,000 passengers a day 1,500 commuter parking spaces for private cars 2.5 5 minute train intervals Open for traffic in late 2015 Mr. Jussi Eerolainen Real Estate Department Tel. +358 50 594 2767 jussi.eerolainen@espoo.fi www.lansimetro.fi
Access the Next Generation Hub between East and West Vantaa The Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport is located in the City of Vantaa. The award-winning airport has the fastest flight connections between Asia and Europe via recently extended and passenger-friendly terminals. Located just north of neighbouring Helsinki, the Finnish capital, Vantaa is rapidly becoming Finland s international business hub. With the best possible location in Finland for fast, easy flight connections, the city will be further served when the Ringrail network becomes operative in 2014. Vantaa has invested 148 million euros in the Ringrail line, which will also connect the Helsinki Airport with downtown Helsinki. This line, with its Aviapolis station, will be the latest feather in the cap of the Aviapolis area the most attractive business location in Finland. Companies such as Kodak, Philips, GM, and Nike, just to mention a few, have already chosen to locate close to the airport. The Aviapolis area is a globally acknowledged example of how an airport can energise a regional economy. New office developments of 400 000 m2 are also being planned Marja-Vantaa, the future Urban Hometown residential area, is just 5 minutes by train from the airport. The largest new residential development in Finland, it will be home for 30,000 residents. It will also have over 26,000 jobs, in offices and large factories along the Ringrail. The City of Vantaa is also proud to present Finland s best corporate catering service. The service concept has been voted the best in Finland several times. We would be very pleased to tell you about our services in more detail. Mr. Jukka Peltomäki Deputy Mayor Land use department Tel. +358 40 504 4131 (mobile) jukka.peltomaki@vantaa.fi Mrs. Leea Markkula-Heilamo Business Service Director Land use department Tel. +358 400 580 648 (mobile) leea.markkula-heilamo@vantaa.fi Mr. Reijo Sandberg Project Director Marja-Vantaa project Tel. +358 40 570 3171 (mobile) reijo.sandberg@vantaa.fi www.vantaa.fi
Lahti Lahti Region Lahti The Lahti region is part of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. The City of Lahti has more than 100,000 inhabitants and the province 200,000 inhabitants. The location of the Lahti Region is ideal in relation to southern Finland s population and business clusters; half the population of Finland lives within 2 hours of Lahti. The region s central location, close to the growing markets of southern Finland and Russia, provides a cost-effective business environment. The City of Lahti is urban but close to nature. It is also culture- and design-oriented, and is famous for its sports and laid back ambience. Five metropolitan cities, including Lahti, have been nominated by ICID to be the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012. The Lahti region has a solid foundation in the cleantech industry, thanks to extensive research facilities and a local concentration of cleantech companies. The city itself in- tends to cut carbon emissions with the help of the Green City project. Cleantech, mechatronics, the grain cluster, and the furniture industry are dominant sectors and strong points for the entire region; a comprehensive education system also makes it easy to find skilled employees. Distances in hours: Helsinki 1h Vuosaari Harbour 1h Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport 1h St. Petersburg 2h 45min Mr. Miika Laakso Development Manager Lahti Regional Development Company Tel. +358 40 547 7160 miika.laakso@lakes.fi www.lakes.fi
Regional Cities Regional Cities Turku Tampere Kotka Seinäjoki
Turku city centre in focus the next step in the development of the Aurajoki waterfront will be a unique shopping quarter and leisure time area: The Fortuna block Turku The aim of the Fortuna block development project will be to create a commercial design hub in the heart of Turku; a unique shopping quarter that serves as a vibrant entertainment and recreational area, as well as a window into south-western Finnish know-how, culture and history. The redevelopment is closely linked to the general development of the Turku city centre and enhances its dynamic character. The block is a new, one-of-a-kind attraction for visitors in the vicinity of the Aurajoki River. The shopping centre planned for the block spotlights renowned international, Finnish, and especially regional craft and design businesses, products, and services. The Fortuna courtyard at the centre of the block will be a cultural trade area. The focus will be on local handicrafts and industrial art: design, including art textiles, ceramics and glass art, jewellers and clockmakers, craft shops, art galleries, as well as fashion, design, and gift shops. Various events will be arranged frequently in the block to bring added value for commercial interests. The development plan for Fortuna block has been drawn up by the property development company Saraco D & M Oy. Mr. Jouko Turto Managing Director Tel. +358 50 558 9536 Fax +358 2 262 4638 jouko.turto@turku.fi Mr. Petri Liski Development Manager Tel. +358 50 558 9504 Fax +358 2 262 4599 petri.liski@turku.fi City of Turku Municipal Property Corporation PB 355 20101 Turku FINLAND www.turku.fi
Tampere The second biggest Metropolitan Area in Finland Tampere The City of Tampere intends to keep its city centre area active and vibrant. To accomplish this, there are plans for many significant development projects in the very heart of the city. Sori deck: An ambitious project, just by the Main Railway Station, in the very heart of the city. The intent will be to cover the brownfield location and open rail yard area with a concrete deck. Ranta-Tampella: The northern ring road between the city centre and the shore of Lake Näsijärvi, with daily traffic flow of over 50,000 vehicles, will be replaced by an underground 2.2 km tunnel between 2012 and 2015. Tulli: An old warehouse area will create a great brownfield location for any new use. Underground parking: Favourable geological circumstances in Tampere s central area make constructing underground functions fairly easy and economical. Lakalaiva-Lahdesjärvi: This area is located three miles south of the city centre at the junction of the main motorway from Helsinki and the inner ring motorway. Pirkkala CLX: Pirkkala CLX is a high quality business park situated next to Finland s second largest airport. Join Tampere s developing network. We ll get you in! Mr. Ari Tuulentie Managing Director Tampere Region Economic Development Agency Tredea Oy Tel. +358 40 800 4891 ari.tuulentie@tredea.fi City of Tampere Mr. Jyrki Laiho Director City of Tampere Urban Development Tel. +358 50 552 6627 jyrki.laiho@tampere.fi www.tampere.fi www.tredea.fi
Kotka Old Port - combining business, people, culture & environment Kotka KOTKA OLD PORT HISTORY FROM 1870 s TRANSFORMING INTO FUTURE 1870 S 1960 S MARITIME CENTRE VELLAMO City of Kotka is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea, the Gulf of Finland, at the estuary of Kymi river. Kotka is known by its port, industry and maritime festivals. Kotka is also known as a multifaceted city of educational institutions and culture. New, versatile urban area right in the city centre 2,000 inhabitants, 1,000 workplaces Total area 23 hectares Total building area 160,000 m² Value of private investment > 300 m Building starts 2012 High quality public realm Inspiring architecture, integrated solutions promoting a green lifestyle Rubicon - business centre with tailored service concept for Russian companies and international companies doing business in Russia Safe, stable, and efficient operating and investing environment City of Kotka Mr. Sakari Seppälä Chief of City Planning dept. Tel. +358 400 554 858 sakari.seppala@kotka.fi www.kotka.fi
Seinäjoki The most attractive City in Finland Seinäjoki The above title strengthens Seinäjoki s image as one of the fastest-growing urban areas in Finland. Seinäjoki is a city full of action and business opportunities, with plenty of room for new enterprises and growth. The comfortable, safe, and clean environment, excellent services, and abundant cultural and leisure activities guarantee a high standard of living for the area s residents. Welcome to succeed and enjoy life in Seinäjoki! Our goal is to attract foreign investors and companies to do business and find success in Finland s most entrepreneur-friendly province. We offer your company an easy and hassle-free relocation to the Seinäjoki region by providing settlement services guaranteeing that you and your company will feel right at home in Seinäjoki. Top ten benefits of Seinäjoki Attractive environment Growth area, not pressure area High living standard No traffic jams, spacious Excellent infrastructure Availability of competent and highly educated workforce Comfortable city size Diverse recreational opportunities High convenience factor Excellent place to raise children Mrs. Elisabet Kivimäki Project Manager Frami Ltd. Tel. +358 40 760 3907 elisabet.kivimaki@frami.fi www.seinajoki.fi
Commercial Partners Commercial Partners NCC Property Development SRV Group Skanska Citycon Plc SITRA WSP Finland Invest in Finland
NCC Property Development NCC Future environments for working, living and communication NCC is one of the leading construction and property development companies in the Nordic region. In the property development sector, we focus on customers seeking inspirational and sustainable environments in properties that will provide a stable and secure return over time. Always striving to exceed customer expectations, we are involved every step of the way from the initial project idea to the final property sale. Creating an environment for the future is a major responsibility and an inspiring challenge. That s why we re focusing on such concepts as GreenBuilding and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. By so doing, we also help clarify our customers environmental responsibilities. NCC Property Development Oy Mannerheimintie 105 (PB 13) FI-00281 Helsinki Managing Director Mr. Tero Estovirta Tel. +358 10 507 4209 tero.estovirta@ncc.fi Unit Manager/Offices Mr. Hannu Havanka Tel. +358 10 507 5324 hannu.havanka@ncc.fi Unit Manager/Retail Mr. Jukka Manninen Tel. +358 10 507 5294 jukka.manninen@ncc.fi Unit Manager/Tampere Mr. Mikko Leinonen Tel. +358 10 507 4210 mikko.leinonen@ncc.fi www.ncc.fi
SRV Group SRV Group SRV is an innovative property development and construction company that provides end-to-end solutions and assumes customer-focused responsibility for the development, construction, and commercialization of projects. SRV aspires to be a forerunner in sustainable construction and co-operates extensively with municipal authorities in urban development projects in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. SRV sees its role as an innovative partner in contemporary urban construction and creator of new implementation models. In the Keilaniemi Towers project in Espoo, SRV aims at forming a new living environment around a future metro connection that will integrate work, living, art, and hi-tech science. In Low2No in Helsinki, the redevelopment project of a former harbour area, SRV and its partners are investigating the possible applications of new green technologies in the construction of a housing and commercial complex. Since its establishment in 1987, SRV has operated in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area and other major cities in Finland. SRV also operates in Russia and the Baltic countries. The company is well known for the large and demanding projects it has successfully implemented, including the Kamppi Center in Helsinki, Viru Center in Tallinn, Hotel & Entertainment Complex Flamingo in Vantaa, Helsinki Music Centre, and many others. Mr. Jouko Pöyhönen Director, Project Development SRV Group Plc Tel. +358 40 528 2870 jouko.poyhonen@srv.fi Niittytaival 13 P.O. Box 500 FI-02201 Espoo, Finland www.srv.fi
Skanska Commercial Development Finland Oy Ska nska Manskun Rasti Manskun Rasti is an impressive new office complex that will be built using the latest energy-efficient technology. These inspiring facilities are being built to serve companies that value the open space and flexibility of new premises. The location at the corner of a busy intersection is optimal for travelling to downtown Helsinki, the Pasila train station, the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, and other parts of the Helsinki metropolitan area. Manskun Rasti consists of four buildings at the corner of Mannerheimintie and Hakamäentie. This impressive office complex will eventually provide a total of 33,000 square meters of modern office space. The first two buildings are under construction. Manskun Rasti has been designed by the architects office Larkas & Laine; the project will be implemented according to LEED and EU Green Building requirements. Skanska Commercial Development Finland Oy is part of Skanska Commercial Development Nordic, which initiates and develops property projects for offices, logistics centres, and retail warehouses. Mr. Jukka Pitkänen Managing Director Skanska Commercial Development Finland Oy P.O. Box 114 00101 Helsinki, Finland Office: Paciuksenkatu 25 Tel. +358 20 719 2312 Mobile +358 40 551 7274 Fax +358 20 719 2258 jukka.pitkanen@skanska.fi www.skanska.fi
GOTHENBURG 1 STOCKHOLM 6 UMEÅ 1 L I T H UA N I A VILNIUS 1 TALLINN 2 E STO N I A ROVANIEMI 1 OULU 1 SEINÄJOKI 1 PORI 1 JYVÄSKYLÄ 2 TAMPERE 3 VALKEAKOSKI 1 LAHTI 1 LAPPEENRANTA 1 KOUVOLA 1 HELSINKI METROPOLITAN AREA 8 SALO 1 SHOPPING CENTRE SHOPPING CENTRES : FINLAND 22, SWEDEN 8, BALTIC COUNTRIES 3 Citycon in Brief Citycon is an active owner and long-term developer of shopping centres, laying the foundation for a successful retail business. Citycon s retail properties serve consumers and retailers. The company also takes environmental aspects and the well-being of the areas surrounding its retail properties into account. English Citycon Citycon is the market leader in the Finnish shopping centre business; it also has a strong position in Sweden and solid foothold in the Baltic countries. Citycon owns a total of 33 shopping centres and 49 other retail properties. SW E D E N F I N L A N D Mr. Harri Holmström Vice President Citycon Oyj Tel. +358 40 845 5726 harri.holmstrom@citycon.fi www.citycon.fi
Low2No Towards Sustainable Urban Development Managed by Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, Low2No is a model of design and construction that will deliver a more sustainable built environment and provide a solid foundation for ecological urban living. Low2No signifies a continuous development project aiming at a gradual transition from low carbon to no carbon urban construction, as well as for a sustainable, healthy, and pleasant living environment. It also aims at enhancing sustainable ways of living and promoting a more socially viable urban environment. Groundbreaking is scheduled for the end of 2011, and the building will be ready in 2013. Follow the project at www.low2no.org. SITRA The construction of a building complex in Helsinki s Jätkäsaari district is the pilot project for developing and defining the Low2No model in practice. Sitra s partner SRV, a construction company, will have about 200 apartments built in the block, and Sitra will move its headquarters there. Over a half of the apartments will be sold to private owners, and the rest will be rented by VVO, the other development partner. Mr. Jukka Noponen Director Sitra The Finnish Innovation Fund Tel. +358 40 587 4323 jukka.noponen@sitra.fi www.sitra.fi
WSP Finland highest expertise in property sector WSP Finland WSP Finland Ltd. provides multi-disciplinary consultancy and design expertise to local and global clients in all fields of the property sector and in urban regeneration projects. By sharing knowledge and technical expertise across our global office network, our business areas produce innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions. When it comes to Building design, we are involved throughout the design process of a new construction or renovation project from concept to operation and maintenance. Architecturally challenging projects using various materials and innovative structures are particularly well suited to us. The Environment and Architecture division is charged with providing high-quality urban zoning plans, including technical surveys, architectural planning, building guidelines, impact assessments and landscape architecture for clients in the private and public sectors. Our Design Studio is committed to public design, branding, and usability as well as lighting and public art. We also offer a high degree of expertise in our Inspection business covering construction engineering inspection and surveying, renovation planning, and project management for property owners and companies. Our Transport division is committed to producing sustainable, functional, and cost efficient transport and parking solutions for property sector projects. The Ground and Rock Engineering division carries out rock construction, geotechnical design and structural engineering tasks from ground surveys in the draft planning phase to expert monitoring and inspections in the implementation phase. Mr. Matti Mannonen Managing director WSP Finland Oy matti.mannonen@wspgroup.fi Tel. +358 40 544 7047 www.wspgroup.fi www.wspgroup.com
Invest in Finland Finland more than design Invest in Finland takes you to business opportunities and beyond in Finland. Our services for foreign companies: Data collection Opportunity analysis Entry alternatives Networking Location screening Setting up a business What our clients say: C. L. Seifert Finland Oy, Denmark Invest in Finland s expertise, insight information, knowhow and network plays a significant part of our success in the Finnish market. Michael Bilde, Managing Director Mrs. Sari Toivonen Senior Business Development Director Tel. +358 400 472 060 sari.toivonen@investinfinland.fi Mr. Pentti Pitkänen Senior Business Development Director pentti.pitkanen@investinfinland.fi Tel. +358 10 773 0321 Mrs. Maria Arruda Marketing Communications Manager maria.arruda@investinfinland.fi Tel. + 358 10 773 0301 www.investinfinland.fi
Helsinki Smart choice! Helsinki area is a dynamic hub for international business. Smart choice! At the heart of the Baltic Sea Region and strategically located in the crossroads of East and West, Helsinki offers businesses Europe s most highly educated workforce supported by advanced infrastructure in a green and stable environment. Helsinki is the commercial, political and cultural capital of Finland. City of Helsinki offers consultation regarding the economic and business conditions of the city to investors and companies, that are looking for a new location. We also provide support for developers and investors looking for real estate projects. Welcome to one of the fastest growing areas in the European Union. City of Helsinki Mr. Hannu Penttilä Deputy Mayor City Planning and Real Estate Tel. +358 9 31036010 hannu.penttila@hel.fi Mr. Mikael Nordqvist Head of Real Estate Tel. +358 50 5053274 mikael.nordqvist@hel.fi Mr. Nyrki Tuominen Director Business Development Tel. +358 50 3369277 nyrki.tuominen@hel.fi www.hel.fi http://en.uuttahelsinkia.fi
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