Urban Environment in Our Neighbourhood - Kontula

Urban environment talks with buns and coffee at Kontula Library. During the evening, we discuss how a vibrant shopping centre comes into being and develops, and hear about the upcoming renovations to Kelkkapuisto Park. City experts are on hand. Free entry - you can drop by for a moment or stay for the whole evening.

Programme:

5.00 pm - 5.45 pm Panel: Together a vibrant shopping centre
How does a vibrant shopping centre come into being and develop? Panellists include Niilo Tenkanen (doctoral researcher), Ilona Hiila (urban strategist) and Tiia Ettala (City of Helsinki).

5.45 pm - 6.00 pm Kelkkapuisto in Kontula - from ideas to implementation
The park has been given a new plan and renovations will begin soon. The presentation covers what the park will look like and what new features are coming.

6.00 pm - 6.45 pm Chat and explore the plans together
Visit the discussion tables and talk with city experts. The programme includes a mini-workshop on the future of Ostari central square, idea-gathering for Aapelinkulma, new plans for Kelkkapuisto Park, tips for ecologically sustainable living, and East Helsinki plans on a map.

6.45 pm - 7.00 pm Closing remarks

The event is part of Helsinki City Library's "Urban Environment in Our Neighbourhood" series, which brings residents and experts together to develop the local area.