Our Projects | Land Use and Transportation
Societal acceptance of wind power in Central Finland regional land use plan 2040 read more
Towards the end of 2022, Akordi will carry out an assessment that will support the regional land use planning process of Central Finland. The aim is to find acceptable solutions regarding wind power proposed in the draft plant, and to increase the overall acceptance of the regional land use plan.
Preliminary assessment regarding the updating of Finnish national land use guidelines read more
Akordi was involved in a preliminary assessment regarding the updating of Finnish national land use guidelines. The assessment was performed in collaboration with the University of Eastern Finland Law School.
Review of Helsinki urban tree policyread more
In spring 2022, Akordi planned and facilitated two workshops to support the city of Helsinki in reviewing its urban tree policy.
Workshops supporting the revision of Helsinki’s urban nature management policies read more
The Helsinki Urban Environment Division set up a working group to revise the city’s urban nature management policies. In spring 2022, Akordi planned and facilitated two workshops to support this work.
Developmental work research review of land use planning in the city of Lohja read more
During 2022, Akordi will plan and carry out an assignment for the city of Lohja. The intent is to improve the city’s land use planning practices.
Planning and execution of public participation in the revision of ‘Nurmijärvi Ilvesvuori Pohjoinen II’ local detailed plan read more
In spring 2021 the municipality of Nurmijärvi began drafting a local detailed plan for the northern Ilvesvuori area. The updated plan would allow for a large Kesko Corporation logistics centre. This has caused concerns in the neighborhood regarding, for instance, negative impacts during construction. Nurmijärvi Municipality asked Akordi for support in communication and public engagement during the planning process.
No Net Loss City
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The No Net Loss City project introduces the first model for ecological compensations for land use planning in municipalities.
Tampere area vision for local train network
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Plans to create a local train network for the Tampere urban area are underway. The need and interest for local trains has been identified in agreements on land use, housing and transport (MAL agreements).
Supporting infrastructure planning in ‘Highway 180 KURKELA-KUUSISTO’ project
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Early 2021, ‘Highway 180 KURKELA-KUUSISTO’ project was launched with the aim to improve the highway’s connectivity and safety, and to aid the development of Kaarina’s urban structure and land use planning.
Sustainable recovery in Helsinki-Uusimaa region
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In autumn of 2020 the regional council of Helsinki-Uusimaa focused its strategic development on improving the framework of its stakeholder interactions. Akordi’s role was to support the steering group in charge of the planning, and to participate in the planning and implementation of participatory workshops and events.
MAL 2023 agreement for Helsinki region
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The planning for the new agreement on land use, housing and transport (Maankäytön, asumisen ja liikenteen suunnittelukierros MAL) for Helsinki region has commenced. The aims featured in the previous MAL 2019 agreement will be revised based on the changed operating environment.
Natural resources plan for the Sámi homeland read more
A working group was tasked with planning the care and use of the natural resources in the Sámi homeland. Akordi assisted the working group, which included facilitating four workshops.
Analysis of citizens’ readiness to changes in Helsinki transportation systemread more
The city of Helsinki began to work on future scenarios for the transportation system in the fall 2019. Part of the project was an analysis of citizen's readiness to changes done by Akordi.
MAL agreement for Jyväskylä urban area read more
In 2020, the city of Jyväskylä and the municipalities within its urban area collaborated to plan a shared vision for the upcoming agreement on land use, housing and transport (MAL agreement). Akordi planned and facilitated workshops related to the planning, and aided in identifying and agreeing on relevant measures to be proposed in the agreement.
Enabling low-emissions mobility in Päijät-Häme region
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In 2019 the Regional Council of Päijät-Häme started working to increase the use of low-emissions mobility in its region. Together with Linea Consultants Ltd. and Mobinet, Akordi assesses the different options for mobility and cargo, and their environmental impacts.
HELSINKI REGION MAL 2019 AGREEMENT read more
Helsinki MAL 2019 combines the visions of the 14 municipalities in the Helsinki region, and outlines how the Helsinki region will be developed from 2019 to 2050. The plan is renewed every four years and it brings together coordinated efforts of land use, housing and transportation. Akordi supported the organizers in stakeholder engagement and helped in facilitating the participation throughout the planning process.
