Saturday, December 15, 2007

Emerald wins Greater Helsinki Vision 2050 ideas competition

The winner of the international Greater Helsinki Vision 2050 ideas competition is an entry entitled Emerald.

Emerald is an innovative entry where building is directed both to supplementing existing community structure and to some completely new areas in the urban core and border municipalities of the metropolitan area. The consequent community structure for the whole region is balanced. The choice of focal points for growth is determined by rail transport connections. Residents are encouraged to choose more ecologically viable lifestyles through various active inducements. The service structure is considered from new, innovative, and ecological bases.

Image: A chain of new built islands surrounds Helsinki centre and offers a pleasant maritime living environment and a fast rail connection to the centre.

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