The New Perimeter Block Requires a New Kind of Thinking
In recent decades, urban development projects have increasingly been based on a perimeter block structure. One hundred years ago, modernists condemned this typology as dark and cramped. So what is different this time?
Erik Bryggman and the Turku Cityscape
Erik Bryggman is particularly well known for his individual buildings. His work, however, demonstrates also a clear approach to urban planning.
On the Drawing Board: Three Examples of the Circular Economy
The circular economy can be promoted through land use planning, and not just individual construction projects, states architect Aura Pajamo from the Muuan design agency.
Canal City Shaped by Wind and Waves
Ranta-Tampella, a canal district for 4,000 residents is being built in Tampere. In constructing the area, special emphasis has been placed on public outdoor spaces.
A Non-Place Transformed
Keilaniemi, the hub of company headquarters situated on the border of Espoo and Helsinki, is changing from a car-dominated district to a pedestrian one. Changing ideals have materialised in the creation of a new square.
Alternative: Yes in my backyard
ow to densify a post-war neighborhood to have a wider range of dwelling types and to encourage walking and cycling instead of car traffic?
Feminist City – A Place for All?
In her recent book Feminist City, Leslie Kern unpacks intersectional perspectives to urban planning and elucidates the need to re-examine the planning profession.
Urban Encyclopaedia
A stylish book more reminiscent of a hip magazine than a work produced at a university department traces the history of urban design in the 20th century.
New Districts – How are Finnish cities being densified and infilled right now?
How are Finnish cities being densified and infilled right now? What kind of values are the plans based on? In this article, we will present an infill development plan of an inner city district, a sustainable smart city district and a district with mixed-use perimeter blocks.