Liftups
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Towards the new, magnificent City Centre
Development of the city centre is one of the spearhead projects of the City of Turku. The spearhead project aiming at comprehensive urban development seeks to strengthen the competitiveness and attraction of the city centre from the point of view of business, tourism, leisure and housing.
25.11.2020
The Path of Light illuminates landmarks and the city's outdoor areas
In Turku, the darkest time of the year will be brightened with the light installations and seasonal light decorations of the Path of Light instalment. Sites such as the crane at the Börs worksite, Kaupungintalon puisto park and Kauppahallin kuja alley will be illuminated in the city centre. Other parks as well as suburbs will also be decorated with Christmas lights. The illuminated sites will attract residents hiding from the dark to the outdoors to admire the lights and colours.
29.10.2020
Lithuanian-Finnish Team Awarded First Prize in Linnanniemi Idea Competition
The winning proposal of the Linnanniemi idea competition is “Kolme palaa” by Lithuanian-Finnish team After Party. The proposal “H2Å” by Architects Anttila & Rusanen Ltd came second and “Kolme” by Liisa Heinonen and Henri Jessen-Juhler came third. The awarded proposals envisaging a new maritime city district received positive feedback e.g. for honouring the role of Turku Castle and for having successfully balanced the functionalities planned for the area.
The competition proceeds to the next phase
21.10.2020
Large Number of Proposals Submitted for the Ignite Turku Idea Competition
The City of Turku open idea competition for developing the city centre attracted a large number of igniting proposals. Next, the proposals that have been selected to proceed to the next phase of the competition will be further developed in collaboration with the City of Turku.
The result to be made public in the autumn
25.06.2020
The Competition Entries for the Linnanniemi Area in Turku Published for Commenting
An international idea competition for the Linnanniemi area in the surroundings of Turku Castle took place between 9 January and 28 May 2020. An exceptional number of proposals from both Finland and abroad was submitted for the competition concerning a unique area. The competition entries are available for public commenting between 25 June and 5 August 2020.
25.11.2020
The Path of Light illuminates landmarks and the city's outdoor areas
In Turku, the darkest time of the year will be brightened with the light installations and seasonal light decorations of the Path of Light instalment. Sites such as the crane at the Börs worksite, Kaupungintalon puisto park and Kauppahallin kuja alley will be illuminated in the city centre. Other parks as well as suburbs will also be decorated with Christmas lights. The illuminated sites will attract residents hiding from the dark to the outdoors to admire the lights and colours.
29.10.2020
Lithuanian-Finnish Team Awarded First Prize in Linnanniemi Idea Competition
The winning proposal of the Linnanniemi idea competition is “Kolme palaa” by Lithuanian-Finnish team After Party. The proposal “H2Å” by Architects Anttila & Rusanen Ltd came second and “Kolme” by Liisa Heinonen and Henri Jessen-Juhler came third. The awarded proposals envisaging a new maritime city district received positive feedback e.g. for honouring the role of Turku Castle and for having successfully balanced the functionalities planned for the area.
The competition proceeds to the next phase
21.10.2020
Large Number of Proposals Submitted for the Ignite Turku Idea Competition
The City of Turku open idea competition for developing the city centre attracted a large number of igniting proposals. Next, the proposals that have been selected to proceed to the next phase of the competition will be further developed in collaboration with the City of Turku.
Additional value to the cityscape
10.06.2020
Art ferry for the Aura River and blocks of wood playing the tango
The City of Turku held an idea competition intended for local professionals in the visual arts from 4 to 24 May. The projects to be awarded and implemented were chosen from among the proposals submitted by the due date. The projects will be on display in different parts of the city from 1 July to 30 September 2020.
25.11.2020
The Path of Light illuminates landmarks and the city's outdoor areas
In Turku, the darkest time of the year will be brightened with the light installations and seasonal light decorations of the Path of Light instalment. Sites such as the crane at the Börs worksite, Kaupungintalon puisto park and Kauppahallin kuja alley will be illuminated in the city centre. Other parks as well as suburbs will also be decorated with Christmas lights. The illuminated sites will attract residents hiding from the dark to the outdoors to admire the lights and colours.
29.10.2020
Lithuanian-Finnish Team Awarded First Prize in Linnanniemi Idea Competition
The winning proposal of the Linnanniemi idea competition is “Kolme palaa” by Lithuanian-Finnish team After Party. The proposal “H2Å” by Architects Anttila & Rusanen Ltd came second and “Kolme” by Liisa Heinonen and Henri Jessen-Juhler came third. The awarded proposals envisaging a new maritime city district received positive feedback e.g. for honouring the role of Turku Castle and for having successfully balanced the functionalities planned for the area.
The competition proceeds to the next phase
21.10.2020
Large Number of Proposals Submitted for the Ignite Turku Idea Competition
The City of Turku open idea competition for developing the city centre attracted a large number of igniting proposals. Next, the proposals that have been selected to proceed to the next phase of the competition will be further developed in collaboration with the City of Turku.
The result to be made public in the autumn
25.06.2020
The Competition Entries for the Linnanniemi Area in Turku Published for Commenting
An international idea competition for the Linnanniemi area in the surroundings of Turku Castle took place between 9 January and 28 May 2020. An exceptional number of proposals from both Finland and abroad was submitted for the competition concerning a unique area. The competition entries are available for public commenting between 25 June and 5 August 2020.