City of Turku
Advice for sustainable mobility in Turku
In Turku, sustainable mobility was promoted by organising sustainable mobility advice at the Skanssi shopping centre, where visitors could discuss their travel habits. The advice explored
how participants could travel as sustainably as possible in ways that suit them.
Three electric vehicle workshops were held at Skanssi during 2023, allowing interested individuals to discuss electric driving in a low-pressure environment and try out an electric car. A shared electric car and an electric cargo bike were also made available for trial at the Skanssi shopping centre.
Turku increased climate resilience in urban planning
How can a city prepare for the challenges posed by climate change while also reducing emissions? In Turku, this has been pursued by increasing the city’s greenery and permeable surfaces in neighbourhoods. To assist with the assessment, a blue-green factor was introduced, which evaluates how much and what type of vegetation, surfaces, and stormwater solutions are present on a specific plot or in a city block.
During their Canemure action, the City of Turku established the use of this tool in zoning and building supervision. The blue-green factor tool was updated, and user support was provided
for reviewing zoning plans, construction projects, and permits. A broader application of the blue-green factor was trialled in the City Garden zoning area. Turku also mapped the city’s
carbon sinks and stocks and promoted the preservation of forests and trees in planning.
Sustainability in school design
As part of Canemure, the energy solutions for a new school being built in Turku were examined to determine the most suitable energy solution. Through this development, city staff also became familiar with sustainable building certifications and environmental ratings.
