Our Projects | Land Use and Transportation
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.
South Ostrobothnia Citizen Jury
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The regional council of South Ostrobothnia and The Finnish Environment Institute, together with Akordi, assembled a citizen jury to discuss the use of South Ostrobothnian marshlands. This was a part of drafting the regional plan of South Ostrobothnia. The goal was to plan how to integrate the differing interests of peat production, conservation, and other marshland usages. Jonna Kangasoja from Akordi assisted and facilitated the meetings.
The design principles for air quality management in Helsinki urban boulevards
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In 2017 the city of Helsinki contracted Trafix Oy, the Finnish Meteorological Institute and Serum Architects Ltd to develop design principles for managing the air quality of urban boulevards in Helsinki. Akordi was in charge of supporting the dialogue between stakeholder groups in the project workshops.
Vital Vantaa program
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In 2018 the city of Vantaa established a working group to prepare a program and measures for increasing the city’s appeal and vitality. This included drafting new policies regarding business and employment, methods for increasing the city’s appeal, and aims for culture, sports and events. The program was collaboratively drafted by the involved stakeholders in workshops, which Akordi planned and facilitated.
DAC – Dwellers in Agile Cities
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Akordi was involved in DAC - Dwellers in Agile Cities research project to help support the project’s societal impact. DAC was funded by the Academy of Finland between 2016-2019, and it focused on the regular urban citizen as a driver of urban development and change. Akordi supported the researchers and stakeholders involved with the project to identify potential mechanisms for change linked to the project aims. Thanks to Akordi’s facilitation, research assignments and stakeholder interactions supported each other.
Update of Vantaa master plan
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Vantaa updated its local master plan, and Akordi supported the work in 2019. The plan covers future plans for construction, housing, services, recreation, and managing increasing amounts of traffic. Akordi facilitated events where Vantaa residents discussed the future of the city with city representatives. Akordi also consulted the master planning group on how to best organize stakeholder engagement and participation.
The district vision for Herttoniemi
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Helsinki district Herttoniemi received its own district vision in 2018. This represents the shared vision of different groups of the Herttoniemi district, and their views on how to reach this vision. Akordi, together with MDI and Mapita, managed the planning, implementation and facilitation of the visioning work.
