This document describes a proposed urban planning project in Kera, Finland called the Kera Co-op City New Nordic Neighborhood. It is being designed by B&M Architects in Helsinki to incorporate Nordic cultural, social, and ecological values. The project aims to transform a former industrial area into a sustainable, walkable mixed-use development through 2025-2030. It will utilize concepts like the circular economy and 20 minute neighborhoods to create a high quality of life while achieving zero emissions.

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DESIGNER
PÄIVI RAIVIO
Kera Co-op City
New Nordic Neighborhood

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HELSINKI RING RAIL LINE STATIONS 2014

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ARABIA RENTAL HOUSING 2005-2015

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KRUUNUVUORENRANTA WASTE STATION 2017

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BUNKER HYBRID 1970/2019

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NORDIC BUILT CITIES
CHALLENGE: KERA AREA, FINLAND
12/2015 1ST PHASE
6/2016 NATIONAL WINNERS
1ST PRIZE
11/2016 NORDIC WINNERS
2ND PRIZE
3/2017 KERA MASTERPLAN DRAFT

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1 KM
KERA TODAY: INEX LOGISTICS CENTER

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22 ha
KERA STATION
16 MIN TO HELSINKI
NOKIA HQ
5 MIN WALK
RECYCLING
CENTER
KERA TODAY: INEX LOGISTICS CENTER

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Vision: New Nordic Neighborhood
CIRCULAR ECONOMY 20 MINUTE NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL CONCEPT & IDENTITY

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Transformation process
2018
PLACE MAKING BEGINS
2025
THE OLD AND THE NEW
2030
THE WALKABLE CITY

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Transformation process

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1. Is made for people and
promotes quality of life.

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2. Pushes the
limits of
sustainable
performance,
as a result of our
innovative mindset
and high-level of
knowledge.
SOCIAL EN VIRON MEN T
FUN CT ION S & SERVICES
URbAN FAbRIC
GREEN ST RUCT URE
Co-opCity

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3. Merges urban living with
the qualities of nature.

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4. Achieves zero emissions
over its lifecycle.

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5. Is functional, smart and asthetically
appealing, building on the best of the
nordic design tradition.

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6. Is robust, durable, flexible and
timeless – built to last.

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7. Utilises local resources and is
adapted to local conditions.

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8. Is produced and
maintained
through
partnerships
founded on
transparent
collaboration
across borders
and disciplines.

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9. Employs concepts that are
scalable and used globally.

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10. Profits people, business and the
environment.

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Solutions
Palette of exportable tools
SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
Livability through co-creation
FUNCTIONS and SERVICES
Mobility Services in a 20 minute city
URBAN FABRIC
Sustainable Planning and construction
process
GREEN STRUCTURE
A network of multifunctional public
places

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Kera Co-Op City
New Nordic Neighborhood
DESIGNER
PÄIVI RAIVIO