City of Helsinki

Helsinki plans

Planning report 2017

1 This publication tells you about our current planning projects. Active area and traffic planning projects for 2017 are shown on the map. The situation may change during the year, however. You can find all ongoing planning projects and their documents in Helsinki’s map service at kartta.hel.fi

2 City Planning Department Helsinki plans

Contents

4 Detailed planning 6 South Helsinki 12 West Helsinki 14 North Helsinki 16 East Helsinki

20 Traffic planning 22 Traffic planning projects

24 City planning 26 Helsinki, a green seaside capital

28 The many ways of participating in detailed planning

29 Welcome to Laituri!

30 More information about the planning of Helsinki

3 Arabia factory block 20 The detailed plan for the Arabia factory block will be changed on the basis of the win- ning entries for the architectural competition arranged in 2016. Picture of the Frank proposal that was awarded the shared first prize in the idea competition.

A fine environment for pedestrians. The block is open for use by city Tall residential buildings at the residents. centre of the block.

A new pedestrian route will be opened through the block from the Kaj Franck Square to Hämeentie.

4 City Planning Department Detailed planning

Helsinki’s detailed plan sites are presented on the following pages. The detailed plan specifies the allowed purposes of use of the area as well as the allowed building volumes. The regulations apply to, for example, heights, placement and construction methods of buildings as well as other factors affecting the structure and cityscape of the area.

Detail planning 5 7 Market Square

Improving Expanding the area pedestrian and reserved cycling routes for market trade

Removing parking from Moving the Suomenlinna the pier areas ferry and day cruise piers to a different location

6 City Planning Department South Helsinki

Linnunlaulu ined in the Market Square area: expanding 1 A conservation detailed plan is being the area reserved for market trade, removing prepared for the villa and park district. parking from the pier areas, improving pe- destrian and bicycle traffic routes and moving Kamppi the Suomenlinna ferry and day cruise piers to 2 The placement of a health centre in the different location. Kamppi metro station area is being studied. An extension of the SAS Radisson hotel is being Laakso Hospital area 8 planned in the Runeberginkatu and Salo- The possibility for complementary con- monkatu corner in Kamppi. struction in the Laakso Hospital area is being looked into. Wuorio house and Apina block 3 An elevation of the yard wing is be- Vallisaari 9 ing planned on the plot at Unioninkatu 39. A and Kuninkaansaari detailed plan amendment will be prepared A detailed plan will be prepared together for removing the building prohibition of the with Metsähallitus for the recreational use of Apina block between Itäinen teatterikuja and Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari. Construction is Mikonkatu. being planned in the area to support nature tourism. Lapinlahti Hospital 4 A design and implementation compe- Suomenlinna 10 tition will be organised to serve as a basis for A conservation detailed plan will be a detailed plan of the hospital area. The plan prepared for Suomenlinna. No major new con- will cover the future use and protection of the struction is being planned. buildings and any new construction. Hakaniemi and Merihaka 11 Maria Hospital Apartments for approximately 2,500 5 As hospital activities have ended, new residents are being planned along Hakanie- use of the area and complementary construc- menranta and Sörnäisten rantatie. Hakanie- tion are being planned. The need for conserva- mensilta bridge will be replaced with a new tion is re-evaluated. bridge to free space for complementary construction. Prospects of replacing the park- Hämeentie 62 and 64 ing hall in Merihaka with new construction are 6 The current five-storey residential being studied. A hotel is being planned at the buildings will be elevated by three storeys. The shore of Siltavuorensalmi southeast of Haka- yard building at Hämeentie 62 will be convert- niementori market. The beaches at Suvilahti ed into a residential building. and Siltavuorensalmi will be made better accessible to city residents. The Kruunusillat Market Square light railway line will travel through the area on 7 The following options are being exam- its way to the city centre.

Detail planning 7 Josafatinkalliot centre. The possibility of complementary cons- 12 An area under Josafatin kalliot will be struction in the plots located at Rautalammint- reserved for an electric station to accommo- ie 3 and 5 and Karstulantie 6 is being reviewed. date future need. A ramp will be provided on Helsinginkatu. An exit and ventilation building Vallila industrial zone 19 will be located on Kirstinkatu. The park will be Planning principles are being prepared protected. to govern the future detailed planning of the Vallila industrial zone. The aim is to support the Alppipuisto and Lenininpuisto development of the zone as a diverse work- 13 The conservation detailed plan for place area. Alppipuisto and Lenininpuisto is intended to preserve the culture-historical values of the Arabia factory block 20 parks. Teaching, work, residential and busi- ness premises are being planned in the Kivelä Hospital current and future facilities of the factory 14 As hospital activities end in the future block located at Hämeentie 133–135. The and operations are gradually moved else- operators that will continue their operations in where, new use of the area and complementa- the area include the library, the Arabia factory ry construction are being planned. The need museum, artists’ workshops and numerous to protect the area and any buildings will be businesses. The cultural activities of Metropo- looked into. lia will be moved to a centralised location at Arabia Campus. Music education at the Pop & Garden Helsinki project Jazz Conservatory and Metropolia University 15 Sports, business and hotel premises of Applied Sciences will merge and have new and residential construction are being planned facilities in the northern part of the block. The in the parking area along Nordenskiöldinkatu detailed plan will be changed based on the and partly in the area of the current indoor two winning entries of an architectural compe- ice rink, and underground facilities are being tition organised in 2016. Plans are underway planned in the premises under Eläintarhan pu- for, for example, a public pedestrian route that isto and the Sahara football field. The Garden goes through the block from Franck Square to Helsinki project has a planning reserve in the Hämeentie and tall residential buildings in the area. An architectural competition by invitation centre of the block. was organised in connection with the project in late 2016. Hermannin rantatie – Vallilanlaakso 21 A detailed plan will be prepared for the Ruusulankatu 10 areas of Hermannin rantatie and Vallilanlaak- 16 The building for social housing activ- so to allow for the construction of a railway ities will have an extension the height of the connection between Kalasatama and Pasila. current building for residential purposes and A Baana bicycle route will be designed in support functions related to social housing. Vallilanlaakso.

Topeliuksenkatu 16 Suvilahti power plant area 17 22 Plans are underway to replace the Sven- A detailed plan will be prepared for the ska social- och kommunalhögskolan school former power station and gas factory plot for building with new construction. the needs of the cultural centre. The existing buildings will be conserved, and further con- Northern Vallila struction is under review. 18 A sports centre and student apartments are being planned adjacent to Mäkelänrinne Nihti 23 senior secondary school and the swimming Housing and local services are being

8 City Planning Department Garden Helsinki project 15

Sports, business and hotel prem- ises and residential construction are being planned in the parking area and partly in the area of the current indoor ice rink.

Olympic Stadium

Plans for the Garden Helsinki arena are progressing

Ideas for this culture-historically important location were sought through an invitation-based architectural competition in 2016. Further planning will be based on the winning entry. The Garden Helsinki project has a planning reserve in the area.

Detail planning 9 People walking in Keskuskatu, which has been converted into a pedestrian street.

New urban plan for central Helsinki

The detailed plans of central Helsinki will be updated to meet modern needs. The content of the plans will be simplified regarding, for examp­ le, building conservation. Some of Helsinki’s detailed plans date back to the 1830s; the oldest plans for Kaartinkaupunki and Kruunuhaka, for example, are from 1836. The new plans are intended to support the preservation of central Helsinki’s original characteristics and cultural values, to ensure the equal treat- ment of property owners and to secure a vibrant city centre.

planned for 3,000 residents in the southern- Postipuisto 25 most part of Kalasatama: A public beach and a A residential area for approximately hotel will also be added to the area. A tram line 5,000 residents is being planned to replace through the area is being planned as part of the former inland traffic centre in northern the Kruunuvuorenranta railway connection. Pasila. The new area will include a school, day care centres and a consumer goods store. The Southern Postipuisto detailed plan is being prepared by means of 24 A new residential and service premises partnership planning. area for 3,000 residents and 1,500 employ- ees is being planned between Ilmala station, Surroundings of Käpylä station 26 the railway yard and the Central Park. The Plans have been made to carry out Posti headquarters buildings will be pre- major changes in the areas surrounding Käpylä served. The plans are intended to accom- station. The aim is to develop the area into a modate a tram line from Central Pasila via lively pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly neigh- Televisiokatu. bourhood with a wide range of services. New

10 City Planning Department residential, office and business premises are for approximately 6,500 people. There are being planned in the surroundings of the also plans for a seaside park, a boat harbour station. Preliminary estimates suggest that and harbour accommodation for cruise ships. by 2050 there could be as many as 20,000 Marine tourist attractions and recreational new residents in the area. Käpylä station will services are being planned in seaside areas also serve as an important public transport to complement the construction of Löyly in hub in the future. According to plans, a public summer 2016. transport terminal will be built at the sta- tion. At the same time, changes in the traffic Melkinlaituri 33 arrangements for the Tuusulanväylä road are Apartment buildings comprising 3 or being considered. A variety of background 4 storeys are being planned to accommodate studies will be carried out during the spring of approximately 2,000 residents. The building 2017, and interaction with city residents and base nearer to the waterfront will primarily businesses will begin in autumn 2017. include low urban detached houses. A plot will be reserved for a school and a day care centre. Tower area of central Pasila 27 A competition will be organised for the Panamanranta 34 design and implementation of the tower area. Two blocks for detached houses on The area will include residential, office and the west side of the Saukonlaituri channel are business premises. The valuable buildings of changed into blocks for blocks of flats. Veturitallit and Toralinna will be conserved. Tanssintalo 35 Northern part of Pikku Huopalahti Premises for the art of dance are 28 Housing for approximately 2,300 resi- planned in Kaapelitehdas and in a new build- dents is being planned at the corner of Man- ing on its east side. nerheimintie and Vihdintie. The preparation of the plan will continue after the transfer of the Kellosaarenranta 36 Institute of Dentistry and the Department of Residential construction is being Forensic Medicine to new facilities has been planned by the Ruoholahti channel near the confirmed. Kellosaarenranta reserve power station.

Tenholantie 10 and 12 Jätkäsaari’s central blocks 29 37 Apartment blocks for approximately The commercial centre of Jätkäsaari, 200 residents will be built to replace the old business premises and housing is being prosthesis workshop of Invalidisäätiö. planned for the region.

Mannerheimintie 162 Telakkaranta 30 38 An apartment building is being planned Service, business and office premises to replace the former residential building of are being planned in the mechanical workshop Tilkka Hospital, approximately of the same size. building. The buildings along Hietalahdenlai- turi pier will include a restaurant and cafés at Meilahti villa area street-level. The dry dock pool will be protect- 31 The protection regulations concerning ed for new use. The pool can serve for small- the villa area will be reviewed and the right scale dock activities or it can be filled with to construct outbuildings in the area will be water to accommodate historical ships. slightly expanded. A few new villas may be transferred to the area. Islands off of Merisatama harbour 39 Uunisaari, Liuskasaari, Liuskaluoto and Hernesaari Sirpalesaari will be developed for sailing and 32 In Hernesaari, housing is being planned recreational needs.

Detail planning 11 West Helsinki

Särkiniementie 10 Kutomotie 1, 6 and 9 40 46 The detailed plan will be amended to New uses are being examined for three allow elevating the apartment buildings by a key plots in the area together with the plot partial storey. owners: primarily apartment buildings, but also business and work premises and public Lauttasaarentie 8 outdoor areas. 41 Plans are underway to replace the office building with residential construction Takomotie 8 47 Plans are underway to convert the Vattuniemenkuja 4 business premises adjacent to Takomopuisto 42 The office building will be converted into housing. into a school and day care centre. Patterimäki 48 Koivusaari Housing is planned near the intersec- 43 The planning of Koivusaari has moved tion of Pitäjänmäentie and Pajamäentie. The on to the detailed planning phase. Koivusaari city will have a work station located primarily is being planned as a maritime and urban under Patterimäki. A detailed plan of the rail district built around the new metro station, line reserve for Raide-Jokeri through Patteri­ with approximately 5,000 residents and 3,000 mäki was completed in 2016. workplaces. Surroundings of Pelimannintie 49 Talinranta The possibility for residential construc- 44 The unconstructed plot for public buil­ tion in the blocks at the west end of Peliman­ dings will be transformed into a residential nintie is being examined along with the plot. Possibilities for further residential con- possibility to enhance current parking areas struction in Talinranta are being investigated. together with private plot owners.

Strömbergintie 4 Maununnevantie 3 45 50 The operations of the jewellery factory The buildings owned by Helsingin kau- are moving elsewhere, and the plot will be pungin asunnot Oy are in poor condition and transformed for residential use with due con- will be replaced with apartment blocks. sideration to the old factory surroundings and the park environment. Puustellintie 1 51 Housing for senior citizens is being "The aim is to create new housing in planned on the plot of the church building Malminkartano and to make the area owned by the parish. more comfortable. The process will take several years. We have met with the Malminkartano, Naapuripellontie 52 local residents on several occasions now. and Jälsitie I have appreciated hearing their wishes." In Malminkartano, opportunities are being stu­ —— Tytti Wiinikka, architect died for gradually converting the current block

12 City Planning Department Opinions from the Mitä Jättärille? survey in February 2017

"Solar panels for producing electricity for any services below that need it. Or just for lighting the stairs." —— Eco hippie

"A longboard rink would be unique in Finland!" —— Hopefull!

"I have been doing interval training at Jättäri for several years. In this sport, it is important that the altitude difference between the starting and finishing point is maximal. Also, the hill needs to have a suitable incline and a proper road or pathway. Even though I’m an “uphill biker”, I also appreciate the great comments posted by downhill bikers earlier." Instawalk at Malminkartano 14 September —— Uphill biker 2016. The purpose of the Instawalk photography tour is to take photos and put out thoughts for ideas about what the city looks like in the eyes of its inhabitants.

areas, owned by AEL, into residential construc- Rescue School along Steniuksentie, as well as tion. AEL will continue operations in the area. A on the plot of Pääkaupunkiseudun turvakoti ry design competition will be organised in 2017. and in its surroundings.

Honkasuontie Orapihlajatie and Paatsamatie area 53 55 Energy-efficient wooden apartment Apartment buildings are being planned buildings for 500 residents as well as a parking in the surroundings of Orapihlajatie and building are being planned in the northwest Paatsamatie. part of Honkasuo. Vaakatie 6 and 10 56 Steniuksentie 14 and 20 The central part of the block owned by 54 Residential construction is being Helsingin kaupungin asunnot Oy will be com- planned on the plot of the former Helsinki pleted with residential construction.

Detail planning 13 North Helsinki

Residential buildings – if the housing company wants

Surroundings of Oulunkylä station "Raide-Jokeri will 57 and Maaherrantie make the districts Opportunities for complementary construc- along the route more tion are being studied on both sides of the urban. The rail line and main track in the centre of Oulunkylä, obser­ complementary con- ving the provisions needed for Raide-Jokeri. struction will increase the flow of people, The surroundings of Solakalliontie who, in turn, will offer 58 Opportunities for complementary con- more opportunities for struction are being reviewed in the surroun­ businesses." dings of Toivola School and on the plots and —— Tuomas Eskola, in the park areas along Jahtivoudintie, Solakal- architect liontie and Mikkolantie.

Fallkulla farm 59 A detailed plan is being prepared for Viertolantie area 62 the Fallkulla Farm area to allow continued Opportunities for apartment block and domestic animal farm and youth activities as business premises construction in the current well as to increase recreational use. Plans for industrial area near Tapanila station are being the area include a school, 1–2 day care centres, studied. Space will be reserved for a network a playground and an exercise park as well as of bicycle routes, i.e. “Baana”. residential construction in the south part. Tapulikaupunki, station area 63 Malmi Airport buildings Opportunities for complementary 60 The Malmi flight terminal, aircraft construction and for rearranging parking, busi­ han­gar and garage will be protected with a de- ness and service premises near the station are tailed plan, designating parts of them for use being studied. as office space. The aim is to allow for diverse public use of the buildings. Pihlajisto centre 64 The demolition of the old building and Tattarisilta multi-level junction replacing it with new ones, containing housing 61 An amended detailed plan is prepared and business premises, is being studied in for Tattarisilta and the new Lahdenväylä junc- coo­peration with the Pihlajisto mall company. tion, observing the required public transport, The placement of a consumer goods store and cycling and car connections to the Malmi housing near the Raide-Jokeri stop is being airfield area. planned.

14 City Planning Department Pukinmäki 65 Residential build- station area ings and business Malminkaari premises?

e A park-and-ride i t

n facility? a l o Shop and busi- k s E ness premises?

Improving the appearance of the surroundings of the station area?

New traffic -ar rangements for Eskolantie?

Residential build- ings and business premises?

Pukinmäki station area service buildings that are in poor condition to 65 New apartments and business premises free space for the construction of new housing. for services are being planned in the vicinity of Moreover, recreational areas will be remodelled Pukinmäki station. Opportunities for residen- and traffic arrangements will be improved. An tial construction near the Eskolantie and Säte­ architectural competition will be arranged for rintie junction are being studied. A consumer the designs. The public will have the opportu­ goods store is being planned on the east side nity to comment on the entries in April 2017. of the railway track on the plot of the current fast food diner. Viikinmäki 68 The feasibility of the unconstructed plots Asteritie adjacent to Aleksanteri Nevskin katu will be 66 Apartment blocks with 2–5 storeys are improved by expanding the construction rights. being planned at the end of Asteritie where Opportunities for parking buildings are being the plots have been sparsely built. studied.

Central part of Jakomäki Gardenia and surroundings in Viikki 67 69 Plans are underway for updating com- Residential construction is being prehensive school, day care and youth centre planned on the plot of Gardenia in Viikki. The facilities in the central part of Jakomäki either conservatory building is meant to be preserved. by constructing a new building or by renova­ The future use of the plot located on Hakalantie ting old facilities. The idea is to eliminate any at Pasteurinkatu 2 is being examined.

Detail planning 15 East Helsinki

Vuosaari, 82 Aromikuja

Residential, business and office construction is being planned in the surroundings of Aromikuja. Taller construction is planned by Vuotie Kiinteistö Oy Albatrossi is going to be expanded into a multi-service Lower construction is social and health planned by Bertha Pauligin care centre. katu.

16 City Planning Department Koirasaarentie and Ilomäentie "The aim of all changes in the centre of 70 A reservation for a tram line has been Vuosaari is to make the area near the made in the area along Koirasaarentie and metro station pleasant for pedestrians Ilomäentie for traffic between the city centre and more services for city residents of all and Laajasalo. Complementary construction is ages." being planned along and near the streets. —— Anri Linden, architect

Reposalmentie 71 Opportunities for situating a depot observing their military-historical structures for the Laajasalo tram in the area are being and the need to protect the building-base from reviewed. during military use.

Gunillantie Karhunkaataja area 72 77 Residential construction is being A residential area for appoximately planned along Gunillantie on the plot of the for- 3,500 people is being planned in the Karhun- mer heating plant. In the current detailed plan, kaataja area. A light railway line and stops for the plot is reserved for a backup power plant. Raide-Jokeri are being planned by Viilarintie.

East shore of Laajasalo Kulosaari mall 73 78 The extensive recreational area on Business premises and residential con- the east shore of Laajasalo is being planned struction are being planned to replace the Kulo­ as a versatile entity focusing on nature and saari mall at the request of the mall company. landscape values, having an uninterrupted seashore route. Opportunities are also being Kulosaari blocks of flats area 79 studied for complementary construction by Planning principles will be prepared to the edges of the recreational area and in places govern plot-specific complementary construc- where construction supports the functionali- tion in the Kulosaari block of flats area. At the ties of the recreational area. same time, the values and characteristics of the built environment are mapped and opportunities Vartiosaari, Huvilaranta for complementary construction are reviewed. 74 A residential area is being planned in the arrival area of Vartiosaari at Huvilaranta, in Kulosaarentie 42–44 80 the surroundings of the small-craft marina that Small-scale residential construction will opens to the west. The attributes of culture-his- be allowed on the plots. The current buildings torically valuable villa area shall steer the plan- will be protected and converted to housing. ning of the area. The detailed plan area covers Reposalmi Bridge and Vartiosaaren puistotie, Kivinokka 81 including the tram line along the latter. Plans are underway to convert Kivi- nokka into an area of diverse recreational and Vartiosaari, Sunnanvik park tourism-related uses based on its particular 75 A district park is being planned in the characteristics. surroundings of the culture-historically and horticulturally valuable villa and garden of Vuosaari, Aromikuja 82 Sunnanvik for recreational activities such as Residential, business and office con- gardening, local food and culture. The area will struction is being planned in the surroundings have a natural storm water drainage system. of Aromikuja. Taller construction is planned by Vuotie and lower construction by Bertha Pauligin Isosaari and Kuivasaari katu. The aim is to create a pleasant pedestri- 76 The aim is to create diverse recreatio­ an environment. Opportunities for locating a nal and tourism-related uses for the islands, consumer goods store in the area are being

Detail planning 17 Kontula mall 90

Complementary construction in the Kontula mall is being planned in cooperation with the mall companies. The aim is to increase housing.

studied. Kiinteistö Oy Albatrossi is going to be in the apartment block area and by the parks. expanded into a multi-service social and health The aim is to complete apartments for 3,500– care centre. 4,600 residents in the area. The parks, squares and street areas will be remodelled along with Vuosaari, senior secondary school plot the Rastila business centre. 83 A new school building is being planned for Vuosaari Senior Secondary School on a plot Herttoniemi hospital 85 located near the metro station at the northern Apartment blocks for approximately end of Ulappasilta Bridge. The aim is to create 500–700 residents are being planned adaptable multi-purpose facilities usable for, to replace Herttoniemi Hospital and its for example, local associations in the evenings surroundings. A day care centre is also being and over weekends. Space will also be reser­ planned in the area. The sports park will ved for basic education in art for children and remain in its current use. young people. Opportunities for business and residential construction in the same block are Sorvaajankatu 20 86 being examined. Planmeca Oy is planning, for example, a building containing office and training facili- Complementary construction in ties by Asentajanpuisto Park. According to the 84 Meri-Rastila preliminary designs, the building will comprise Complementary construction is being planned 16 storeys.

18 City Planning Department create a versatile city block complementing the Mellunmäki centre.

Kontula mall 90 Complementary construction in the Kontula mall is being planned in cooperation with the mall companies. The aim is to increase housing.

Kontulankuja 91 Complementary construction is being planned along Kontulantie and among the current buildings.

Uutela, Skatanniemi 92 The boundaries of the street area will be reviewed for two plots based on an appli- cation. The plan of the unconstructed boat harbour will be revoked.

Nuottasaari and western part of 93 Halkullanniemi Most of the area will be in recreational use. The construction site in Nuottasaari will be transferred next to the current villa in Halkullanniemi.

Karhusaari 94 At the request of the land owner, the de- tailed plan for the southern part of Karhusaari Herttoniemi metro station and will be amended to allow for complimentary 87 Hertta blocks construction on plots with small detached The planning of the area will move on to the houses. The detailed plan for the northern part implementation competition stage. The plan of the island will be amended to allow for the is to renovate the public transport terminal of construction of housing for up to 5,000 new the metro station and to examine opportuni- residents in the long term. ties for complementary construction above the metro station. Landbo 95 The detailed plan for Landbo, which is Työnjohtajankatu blocks an area dominated by small detached houses, 88 Housing as well as business and office will include a few more plots for small detac­ premises are being planned in the southern hed houses and the opportunity to apply for part of the Herttoniemi business area. The aim the right to construct on the current plots is to create a functionally diverse and architec- turally vibrant urban area. Eastern archipelago 96 The more than 30 islands and islets of Ounasvaarantie 2 and Pallaksentie 1 Helsinki’s archipelago are getting their first de- 89 More effective housing is being tailed plan. The aim is to create more diverse planned to replace the current buildings at opportunities for the recreational and tourism- the request of the plot owners. The aim is to rela­ted use of the archipelago.

Detail planning 19 Kruunusillat, tram line from 14 Laajasalo to the city centre. Pictured, the Korkeasaari stop.

The Kruunusillat project links the maritime eastern districts with the centre of Helsinki. Express tram transports passengers from Kruunuvuorenranta to the city centre in 15 minutes.

20 City Planning Department Traffic planning

Improving traffic safety In the future, many is a central aim in traffic people in the city centre will use rail traffic planning. Major principal traffic solutions, such A development survey of the city centre’s public transport system is currently being as main streets and the conducted. The survey looks for means for construction of rail traffic, providing efficient public transport in the city centre. The idea is that buses would stop at the are determined in the city centre boundary and passengers would comprehensive plan and use rail traffic from there on. This requires smooth, pleasant exchanges. in partial comprehensive Approximately 100 km of new rail lines have plans. The more specific been proposed in Helsinki’s new city plan. They will be implemented over a very long term. It is traffic arrangements are now assessed in which order the lines should specified in traffic plans be constructed. The purpose of the survey is to provide a feasible scenario based on the goals during the preparation of of the new city plan, according to which Hel- detailed plans. A street plan sinki is a networked public transport city, with express trams travelling in city boulevards. is prepared on the basis of the traffic plan. Kalasatama tram lines

A comprehensive plan of the Kalasatama tram lines is being prepared. The tram line is intend- ed to connect the Kruunusillat tram line, which travels through Nihti, the centre of Kalasatama and the surroundings of Hermannin rantatie. Opportunities for continuing the tram line to Pasila and related network impacts are also “Streets will not become safe overnight being studied in connection with the compre- by just changing traffic signs. This would hensive plan. only make decent citizens break the law. The street environment should direct Traffic safety is improved people to drive at the desired speed. by reducing speeds The solution can be a traffic island or reducing the number of lanes, for exam- The principles of the speed control system will ple. These must be discussed with the be updated throughout Helsinki. Special focus citizens.” will be given to suburban streets that have —— Reetta Putkonen, housing beside them. Speeds are reduced traffic planning manager in streets where traffic safety requires lower

Traffic planning 21 Traffic planning projects

Bicycle traffic Public transport Main streets and roads 1 Caloniuksenkatu 13 Raide-Jokeri Koivusaari intersection 23 Kruunusillat, tram line to Länsiväylä 2 Mäkelänkatu 14 from Laajasalo to the Hämeenlinnanväylä 24 Hietalahdenranta– city centre development report for 3 Ruoholahdenranta the area Hakamäentie– 15 Vartiosaari tram line Ring III 4 Helsinginkatu Tattarisilta intersection 16 Hernesaari tram line 25 Pikkuniementie– to Lahdenväylä 5 Tilkankatu Principle plan of the 17 Ilmala tram line 26 Underpass under the Vihdintie boulevard 6 Baana track Principle plan of 18 Kalasatama tram lines 27 the Tuusulanväylä 7 Western Baana boulevard 19 Jokeri 2 light railway Principle plan of the 8 Humallahti Baana 28 Hämeenlinnanväylä 20 Östersundom tram line Underpass under boulevard 9 Helsinginkatu – Aurora Further planning of Principle plan of the 21 29 Bridge Töölö metro Länsiväylä boulevard Surroundings of 10 22 Helsinki–Tallinn tram Hakaniementori market line Lauttasaarentie & 11 Meripuistotie

12 Vuosaarentie

A boulevard principle plan is prepared for Tuusulanväylä.

22 City Planning Department The aim is that 15 per cent of all journeys are made by bike in 2020.

speeds. This is a long process and will be com- has not increased as planned. 10 per cent of all pleted one area at a time. journeys were made by bike in 2016. The aims is that the figure would be 15 per cent in 2020. The bottlenecks of the vehicle traffic network Helsinki is involved in are investigated an international smart traffic project The vehicle traffic network survey investi- gates the fluency of the traffic network from Helsinki was accepted to the project, which the point of view of freight traffic, passenger anticipates how robot cars will affect traffic, traffic and public transport by bus. The new the environment and social challenges. Other city plan determines what the traffic network European partners in the project are London will be like after 35 years. The traffic network and Paris, together with seven other capital survey investigates how the situation can be cities from elsewhere in the world. Helsinki is best reached. particularly interested in smart traffic pilots that utilise open data and real-time traffic Comprehensive cycle path information. The project was launched by the network and sufficient Bloomberg Philanthropies organisation and cycle parking in the city the Aspen Institute.

Helsinki has approximately 1200 kilometres of cycle paths. The goal cycling network was “Car traffic flows in traffic networks like approved for the city centre in 2012 and for the water. The network is only as effective as suburban area in 2016. This year the aim is build its narrowest point. There must not be at least 10 km of new cycle paths. The number any large points with conveyance over- of cyclists has increased in the last few years capacity or bottlenecks.” in proportion to the number of inhabitants. —— Reetta Putkonen, However, the number of journeys made by bike traffic planning manager

Traffic planning 23 The new underground plan will accommodate the future need for underground activities and the diverse utilisation of the bedrock.

24 City Planning Department City planning

An implementation ties and the diverse utilisation of the bedrock. programme impending The current underground city plan accommo- for the city plan dates existing facilities and ensures space for new projects that are vital to society. The City Council approved Helsinki’s new city plan in October 2016. The administrative Preparations continue court is processing complaints regarding the for the comprehensive city plan. The city is working on a programme plan of Östersundom for implementing the plan, including specifi- cations on the order in which the new areas A new city is being planned in Östersundom, in- are planned in detail. The implementation cluding 80,000 residents and up to 30,000 jobs programme is connected with the strategy, by 2060. Public transport in the area is based investment programme, regional land use on the metro line and the related bus lines. The prog­­ramme and traffic investment programme sea, extensive green areas, nature conservation of the City of Helsinki. areas and the Sipoonkorpi National Park offer To support the implementation program­ a natural residential and working environment. me, further studies are needed concerning The joint comprehensive plan proposal for economics, functionality of traffic and air Östersundom, Helsinki, Vantaa and Sipoo was quality in the city boulevards, complementary on display in spring 2015. The amended plan building and how to create an urban city in proposal was put on display in autumn 2017. the new districts, among other things. In ad­ dition, the preservation and development of the green network, urban nature and cultural environments are reviewed. Regional planning in Uusimaa Helsinki to prepare a new underground city plan The preparations of the regional plan for Östersundom and the fourth A vast network of tunnels and caverns is loca­ phase regional plan for Uusimaa ted under the City of Helsinki. People shop, are almost complete. The aim is to park and play sports underground. Metro lines, approve the plan proposals during district heating pipes and maintenance tun- 2017. The fourth phase regional plan nels run underground. Helsinki has many rare for Uusimaa covers, for example, the underground facilities, such as a public swim- Malmi Airport, which the plan speci- ming pool, and a waste water treatment plant fies as an urban area and a nationally located under residential buildings. The first significant cultural environment. The underground city plan for Helsinki, prepared in preparation of the Uusimaa plan 2050 2011, is reportedly the only underground city began in 2016. The most convenient plan in the world. way to monitor the preparation of the The preparations for a new underground plan is to go online or subscribe to a city plan begin in 2017. The plan will accommo- newsletter: www.uudenmaanliitto.fi/ date the future need for underground activi- aluesuunnittelu

City planning 25 Helsinki, a green seaside capital

The characteristics of A development plan for Helsinki include a network the green and recreational area network of diverse green areas and a connected 130-kilometre Helsinki will continue the planning of its network of green areas to make it more ac- public waterfront. These cessible and to improve its overall quality. In “green fingers” sprawling 2017, we intend to settle how to preserve the valuable public buildings located along these into the city from its natural green sprawls in public use and to determine shores are unique among the required widths and nature of green connections. the cities of the world. Comprehensive plan of seaside Helsinki underway

Helsinki has a public waterfront of over 130 kilometres as well as approximately 300 is- lands. The city is currently preparing a compre- hensive plan of its seaside areas, with the aim of making beaches and islands more accessi- ble to the city residents, offering more com- prehensive waterway transport and improving island maintenance services. Another aim is to provide diverse services and different activi- ties at the waterfront. The planning of seaside and archipelago areas observes the sensitive nature of the Baltic Sea.

26 City Planning Department City planning 27 Competition proposals for the centre of The many ways Jakomäki at the youth centre 2017. of participating in detailed planning

You can participate in detailed planning in many ways. You can go to the kerrokantasi. hel.fi online service to discuss the matter and participate in discussion events, workshops, plan walks and seminars. You can meet the planning officer at the planning service, during a walk in the terrain or by scheduling a meet- Interested? ing. The documents related to all planning pro- Five tips for jects are available on the map service at kartta. participating hel.fi. throughout the preparation process. We particularly appreciate feedback when Go online. www.hel.fi/ksv site the planning materials are on public display. 1 provides information about During that time, the material is directly avai­ topical projects as well as the lable online at www.hel.fi/suunnitelmat. plan­ning officers’ contact information. The same material is usually also available at There, you can subscribe to a newslet- the local library. You can submit your opinion ter, the Suun­nitelmavahti service or a to the city registry (email address: helsinki. media release. You can find the [email protected]). do­cu­ments related to all the planning We distribute information about participa- projects cu­rrently in progress through tion opportunities and displays by letter and Helsinki’s map service at kartta.hel.fi. email, in the local papers and through the If you cannot find a project, it has not department’s social media channels. If you been started yet. subscribe to the Suunnitelmavahti service or our newsletter, you will receive relevant infor- You can subscribe to a newslet- mation by email. 2 ter, the Suunnitelmavahti service After a plan has been completed, the plan or a media release at www.hel.fi/ksv. proposal is presented to the board. After the board has discussed the plan proposal, the Follow social media. www.hel.fi/ proposal is displayed in public for thirty (30) 3 some. days. Notice of the plans to be displayed is published in Helsingin Sanomat, Hufvudstads- Visit Laituri. For personal bladet and Metro. You can submit an objec- 4 coun­selling, go to exhibition tion to a plan proposal. The planning officer space Laituri in Kamppi at Narinkka 2. responds to objections and they are presented to the board. After the board has processed a You can also send mail to or plan proposal, it moves on to be processed by 5 phone planners or schedule a the City Board and finally by the City Council. meeting. The planners’ contact You can file a complaint about a City Council in­formation is available online at www. decision to the administrative court. hel.fi/ksv under Suunnittelijat.

28 City Planning Department Helsinki has become a metropolis! Eliel Saarinen and Helsinki 1 June 2017–16 September 2017

Eliel Saarinen helped to create a vibrant city and designed some architectural treasures. Saarinen’s designs shaped local identity as well as urban structure of Helsinki for decades to come. Many of the architect’s unrealised designs are also on display. The exhibition includes, for example, a virtual tour of Munkki­ niemi as designed by Saarinen, a project that was never implemented. The exhibition is part of the Finland 100 anniversary year festivities.

Do you want to know what projects are Welcome being planned in Helsinki? What do detailed plan, “green finger” or rail transport junction to Laituri! mean? Laituri is a customer service point and exhibition space for everyone interested in urban planning, traffic, housing and architec- ture. City residents and visitors are welcome to take a peek into the Helsinki of tomorrow and discuss the development of the city. Laituri is intended to encourage city residents to participate in and affect the development of their living environment. In addition to the main exhibition, the old bus Mon–Thu 10–19, Fri 10–16, Sat 12–16 station building showcases architectural Narinkka 2, Kamppi competition material, student projects and photo exhibitions. laituri.hel.fi The Laituri facilities are also excellent for facebook.com/laiturihelsinki organising your own urban planning event. twitter.com/laiturihelsinki Moreover, Laituri serves as a venue for school instagram.com/laiturihelsinki workshops and group visits as needed. Follow Laituri on social media or visit us on location!

Participate in planning 29 More information about the planning of Helsinki

You can find all the planning projects currently in progress in Helsin- ki’s map service at kartta.hel.fi. You can also subscribe to e-mail noti- fications of plans and traffic plans published for display at www.hel.fi/ suunnitelmavahti.

Customer service at Laituri Exhibition space Laituri provides information about urban planning in Helsinki in the old bus station building at Narinkka 2. Laituri is conveni­ ently accessible from different sides of Helsinki. Opening hours Monday through Thursday 10 a.m.–7 p.m. • Fridays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. • Saturdays 12 noon–4 p.m. The telephone number of Laituri is +358 (0)9 310 37390.

Feedback to the city You can easily submit feedback on city operations at www.hel.fi/palaute. We will respond to your feedback within five (5) business days.

Publication information

The city publishes a planning report annually to present the key urban and traffic planning projects in Helsinki.

Brochure text City of Helsinki Planning Department

Look of the Graphic implementation publication series of the publication Kokoro & Moi Lagom

Helsinki plans 2017:5 Printer ISSN 0787-9075 Fram, Vaasa

Pictures Cover Lauri Rotko; p. 4 Anttinen Oiva Arkkitehdit; p. 6 Lauri Rotko; p. 9 Garden Helsinki; p. 10 Roni Rekomaa; p. 13 Pia Läspä; p. 15 Arkkitehtito- imisto AJAK; p. 16 Arkkitehtitoimisto B&M; p. 18 Simo Karisalo; p. 20 Kruu- nusillat/WSP; p. 22 KSV; p. 23 Jussi Hellsten; p. 24 Rhinoceros; p. 26–27 Pia Läspä; p. 28 Maija Mattila; p. 29 Laituri.

Appendix Planning report map

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City of Helsinki Visiting address City Planning Department Kansakoulukatu 3 00100 Helsinki Mailing address P.O. Box 2100 00099 City of Helsinki Tel. 09 310 1673 www.hel.fi/ksv