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Towards More Sustainable Residential Areas

January 31, 2024

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Helsinki, Finland
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Towards More Sustainable Residential Areas
Mari Kaarina Vaattovaara, Jussi Albert Jännes (Editor), Mikko Posti (Editor)
Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies Urbaria (Publisher)

Focusing on defining indicators for sustainable neighbourhoods and blocks to guide practical urban development towards Helsinki's carbon neutrality goals, by integrating diverse academic perspectives into actionable principles for residents and planners Key Aspects of the Project/Publication:

Focus: Developing practical indicators for neighbourhood and block-level sustainability, bridging city-wide goals with daily life.

Method: Unifying interdisciplinary research (social, ecological, economic) to provide a holistic view.

Goal: Translating scientific research into accessible formats for real-world application in housing and urban structure. Relevance to Helsinki: Supports the city's ambitious plan to be carbon-neutral by 2035, addressing emissions in residential areas.