CITY OF HELSINKI World Design Capital 2012 Introducing major urban development projects Helsinki
Dynamic Helsinki Introducing Major Urban Development Projects
West Harbour JÄTKÄSAARI Urban Dwelling by the Open Sea Area in Figures Construction Period 2009-2025 Land Area 100 ha Floor Area 1 million m² Inhabitants 17,000 Jobs 6,000 Parks 20 ha Image: KSV & Tietoa Oy
West Harbour JÄTKÄSAARI The Crusell Bridge (2011) connects Jätkäsaari to western parts of the city and to the metro. 2012 Image: 3D Render Image: Vladimir Pohtokari
West Harbour JÄTKÄSAARI The shoreline will be developed to provide public recreational areas with seafront promenades, cafés and marinas. Image: 3D Render
West Harbour JÄTKÄSAARI Good transport services, trams, metro nearby and a highway connection to the west Image: 3D Render
West Harbour JÄTKÄSAARI Row of townhouses along the canal is one of several types of new housing constructions in Jätkäsaari Image Arkkitehti Heikki Muntola
West Harbour JÄTKÄSAARI An old storehouse will be reconstructed into a multipurpose recreation centre; also school, swimming pool and room for cultural activities. Apartments in upper floors. Image: PES-Arkkitehdit Oy
West Harbour JÄTKÄSAARI A high-rise hotel is under consideration. Image: Arkkitehdit Davidsson Tarkela Oy
West Harbour TELAKKARANTA Close to Jätkäsaari, an old shipyard area is waiting for a new future. The area is to be revitalized and turned into a living room for the citizens of the World Design Capital. Image: Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter A/S
West Harbour TELAKKARANTA Old red-brick storehouses and newer industrial halls will be converted into offices, shops and cultural venues. Also new apartment and office blocks have been planned. Image: Lundgaard&Tranberg Arkitekter A/S
Kalasatama KALASATAMA Residential and Business District on the Waterfront Kalasatama Residential and Business District on the Waterfront Area in Figures Construction period 2009-2035 Land Area 175 ha Floor Area 1.4 million m² Inhabitants 20,000 Jobs 8,000 Image: Jarmo Roiko-Jokela
Kalasatama KALASATAMA View from Kalasatama Centre to the south. 2012 Image: Ville Riikonen/Voima Graphics 2012
Kalasatama KALASATAMA Seaside Promenade Image: Jarmo Roiko-Jokela
Kalasatama KALASATAMA Kalasatama Park Image: Jarmo Roiko-Jokela 2012 Image: Jarmo Roiko-Jokela
Kalasatama KALASATAMA Housing types will include apartment buildings, terrace houses, urban villas, loft apartments and floating houses. Image: Jarmo Roiko-Jokela
Kalasatama KALASATAMA Floating houses in Verkkosaari, with own quays for boats. 2012 Image: Marina Housing Oy
Kalasatama KALASATAMA CENTRE The centre will provide a large number of commercial and public services. Also apartments for 2,000 inhabitants. The centre will be completed 2016-2021. Image: Helin & Co Architects 2012
Kalasatama KALASATAMA Kalasatama Centre consists of six apartment towers, a hotel tower and a office tower. Towers have 20-33 floors and the highest rises to 126 meters. Image: Ville Riikonen/Voima Graphics
Kalasatama KALASATAMA The beautiful maritime milieu is the perfect place to enjoy life. Image: Jarmo Roiko-Jokela
Pasila PASILA An Ever-Expanding Hub Area Area in Figures Image: Cino Zucchi Architetti One Works Buro Happold Completion by 2040 Land Area 167 ha Floor Area (commercial) 1 million m² Floor Area (residential) 0.5 million m²
Pasila PASILA All trains to Helsinki will stop at Pasila Railway Station and it is intended that in the future, Pasila will be connected to both the metro and a high-speed airport link. Area in Figures Competion by 2040 Land Area 167 ha Floor Area (commercial) Floor Area (residential) 0.5 million m² Image: Cino Zucchi Architetti One Works Buro Happold
Pasila PASILA An area in central Pasila, vacated by the old railway yard, will be transformed into a compact, functional and pleasant urban district. Image: Cino Zucchi Architetti One Works Buro Happold Image: CZA Architetti
Introducing major urban development projects Further information Contacts Mr. Hannu Penttilä Deputy Mayor, City Planning And Real Estate City of Helsinki hannu.penttila@hel.fi Mr. Jaakko Stauffer Head of Department, Real Estate Department, City of Helsinki jaakko.stauffer@hel.fi Mr. Nyrki Tuominen Director, Business Development, City of Helsinki nyrki.tuominen@hel.fi www.uuttahelsinkia.fi www.wdc2012helsinki.fi Produced by City of Helsinki Economic and Planning Centre Development Division Helsinki 2012 16022012 SM/MHL