Helsinki expands smart city innovation project to new districts

Source: Smart Cities World Published: January 8th, 2021

Smart city solutions deployed in the districts of Jätkäsaari and Kalasatama in Helsinki are being rolled out in other communities in the Finnish capital to make the lives of citizens and the planning of services more diverse and efficient while promoting carbon-neutral living.

A number of development projects will be launched in Malmi, Pasila, Mellunkylä and Malminkartano-Kannelmäki, in which residents will also be invited to participate.

 Collaboration

The Helsinki Innovation Districts project is being carried out collaboratively by the City’s innovation organisation, Forum Virium Helsinki, the City of Helsinki Economic Development Division and the City Executive Office’s Area Construction unit.

Forum Virium has implemented various smart energy, mobility and everyday services in the two districts. Kalasatama, in particular, is becoming internationally renowned as an innovation platform, trying out new technologies, methods and services in real-life environments.

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