Nordicum - Real Estate Annual Finland 2011 | Page 25

Image: ALA Architects Ltd Kalasatama – Residential and business district on the waterfront The beautiful maritime milieu is the perfect place to enjoy life, with effective public transport and a location near the city centre. The completion of construction is estimated to occur in the 2030s. E ffective public transport is one of the greatest benefits of Kalasatama. Also, the light traffic network will be extensive, with numerous bicycle paths and pedestrian zones leading directly to the city centre and to the other parts of Helsinki. The area’s maritime aspect will be enhanced by a 5 km public shoreline route. Commercial Services In future, Kalasatama will provide a large number of commercial services for businesses and residents. 535,000 m2 of office premises will be built, and the district will provide a workplace for 10,000 people. The building developer of the 110,000 m2 Kalasatama Centre will plan and construct the future premises, the shopping centre, streets, bridges, the extension to the metro sta- tion and the social and health clinic. Apartments will also be constructed. Kalasatama Centre will be implemented as a partnership project between a private developer and the City of Helsinki. Premises and Lots Kalasatama offers numerous lots for business premises, with ecological solutions, transformability and services along historical industrial buildings and modern architecture. The transformation of a former gasometer in Suvilahti into a large cultural centre adds further value to the area. Smart Energy and Waste Solutions The carbon-neutral future of energy services is being built in Kalasatama. The goal is a model neighborhood with a smart grid of global significance, where the latest technological innovations in energy, information and telecommunications are combined. The logistics of Kalasatama will be eased with an automated vacuum waste collection system. Covering the whole area, the piping connects to the Kalasatama waste collection point in the centre of the area. b Image: Jarmo Roiko-Jokela Kalasatama in a nutshell: – Land area 175 hectares – Business premises floor area 535,000 m2 – Services floor area 45,000 m2 – Jobs 10,000 – Housing floor area 720,000 m2 (5,000–7,000 units) – Residents 18,000 – Travel time to the city centre by metro 6 minutes – Construction time 2009–2030s Nordicum 23