There has recently been a lot of talk about cycling in Helsinki. On the last weekend of September, at the Megapolis event organised by the NGO Dodo, we had the chance to listen to inspiring examples from Copenhagen. At the … Read More
[Brief Notes from New York #1] The new Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of the many reasons why New York should truly be considered a city committed on improving the living qualities of its inhabitants. The park is being constructed … Read More
Dodo’s 15th birthday in Kalasatama. Photo: Päivi Raivio During the unusually warm summer of 2010, we have done some rather frequent bicycle trips to Kalasatama, to take care of our urban farm. At the same time, we had the chance … Read More
Last May, we presented the first steps of our urban agriculture project in Kalasatama – the ‘bagfarm’ organised by Dodo and put together by a group of about 30 farmers. In the heat of last summer, our farm was proved … Read More
Helsinki invites its inhabitants to brainstorm ideas for its new inner city quarters. The city organises a workshop to discuss the future development of Jätkäsaari, a large former harbour area in close connection to the inner city of Helsinki. The … Read More