Planning and building goals
Planning and building goalsThe urban planning and construction in Helsinki are guided by the various goals and principles of planning and land use.
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The city plan is a long-term plan for land use that steers the detailed planning.
Helsinki promotes sustainable mobility, such as walking, cycling and public transport.
Helsinki is committed to safeguarding biodiversity and natural assets.
Long-term planning for housing in Helsinki follows the implementation programme for housing and related land use.
Suburban regeneration aims to prevent the segregation of residential areas.
Wood construction advances Helsinki's climate goals.
Creating sustainable and livable environments through land use planning
Through land use and other planning initiatives, we promote various aspects including adequate housing production, smooth traffic flow, business opportunities, accessible services and the economical use of natural resources.
We aim to promote an energy-efficient urban structure and ensure that we do not permit construction in our most valuable natural areas. Alongside other planning, we develop recreational areas and services, ecological networks and nature reserves. We also promote a socially sustainable city, where we aim to halt residential segregation through active urban renewal.
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The Urban Environment Committee, the buildings and public works sub-committee, and the environment and permits sub-committee guide the operations of the Urban Environment Division's service areas.
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