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Planning
The Strategic Urban Planning Division of the Helsinki City Planning Department is preparing the component master plan for the area of Sörnäistenranta-Hermanninranta (Kalasatama). Based on this local plan, a draft proposal has been drawn up.
The premise behind the planning is to transform the harbour and industrial areas into a new seaside district. The proposed city structure highlights the area's urban aspect. Housing will be built for approximately 15,000 residents, which means 5000-7000 apartments. The area will also house around 10,000 workplaces.
The entire Kalasatama district will be built section by section over the course of 25 years. This long period of construction will help form the identity of the area. The symbol of Kalasatama is the spiral, which will spring up in a wide range of applications and interactions, from various design proposals to the resulting design features in the environment. This unified image connects all eventual stakeholders – companies, residents and communities – and will influence the long-term spirit of the neighbourhood from the very beginning.
Kalasatama has a strong maritime element, as it is bordered on three sides by the sea. The proximity to nature is emphasised by unobstructed views to the surrounding islands and the recreational areas across the bay. The location by the sea also offers the possibility of boating, both for business and for leisure. |
