Circular Green Blocks

The project will also involve collecting 3D location data and 360-degree footage of the block environment and exploring how modelling could be utilised in solutions and design that promote circularity. In addition to this, the

Energy renovations, shared spaces, electric car charging stations and shared cargo bikes; there are many ways in which housing companies can promote sustainable development. That is why the Circular Green Blocks project is helping residential blocks find the circular and sharing economy solutions that work best for them. The project promotes the sustainability of residential blocks, the circular economy and the development of a smart, functional city. 

The Circular Green Blocks project is all about developing sustainable housing in collaboration with housing companies and companies promoting green growth. The project has selected 4 pilot blocks in the Helsinki region to serve as platforms for experiments. One of the pilot blocks is situated in Malminkartano, one of Helsinki’s suburban renewal districts. This 1980’s apartment building has a charming inner court that invites residents to enjoy together. Imagine what kind of possibilities this could mean for the sharing economy! 

Circular Green Blocks provides companies an opportunity to test their business ideas in a real urban environment and allow housing companies to test solutions suited for their needs. The solutions can be related to shared use of spaces, the development of yard areas or sustainable mobility, for example. 

The project will also involve collecting 3D location data and 360-degree footage of the block environment and exploring how modelling could be utilised in solutions and design that promote circularity. In addition to this, the project will map out what kind of circular and sharing economy solutions residents are in need of. Companies will be able to propose their digital sharing economy solutions to be tested in the pilot blocks through an open call for projects.

Photo: Sasa Tkalcan / Helsinki Partners