FutureECOS kick off meeting in Hämeenlinna, Finland
The first FutureECOS interregional meeting brought together 6 project partners representing 4 growth corridor territories, to take on the challenge of future-proofing living space. The interregional meeting included exchange sessions as well as study visits. The exchange sessions encompassed presentations which pointed out key topics such as:
- geographical positions
- characteristics of Kanta - Häme region as a part of the Finnish Growth Corridor
- synergy priorities in development
- key programmes for growth
- components of future-proof living space
- multi-sector policy models for engagement
A Steering Group meeting was held during the second day, with sessions focused on Project Management, Project Communications and Methodological Document to structure and monitor exchange.
AGENDA
Day 1 – Monday 20th of May, Venue: Scandic Hämeenlinna City, Raatihuoneenkatu 16-18, 1310 Hämeenlinna
16.00 Welcome
Opening of the Kick Off meeting and introducing the agenda
16.15 Geographical position – presentations from Kanta-Häme region
Characteristics of Kanta-Häme Region as part of the Finnish Growth Corridor, Jukka Lidman, Regional Analyst, Regional Council of Kanta-Häme
What is the Finnish Growth Corridor? Jaana Villanen, Director, The Finnish Growth Corridor Network
Strategic choices of vitality in the City of Hämeenlinna, Niklas Lähteenmäki, Director, Synergy, City of Hämeenlinna
17.30 Workshop
Small group work on the concept of growth corridors
19.00 Dinner at Scandic Hämeenlinna City
21.00 End of Day 1
Day 2 – Tuesday 21st of May, Venue: Inkala Manor, Inkalantie 91, 13500 Hattula
8.10 Joint bus transportation from hotels to Inkala Manor
9.00 Introduction of partners (5 minutes per partner)
9.30 Components of future-proof living space – presentations of regional projects on housing
Housing and living in Häme, Arto Saarinen, Senior Advisor, Regional Council of Häme
Innovation in housing as strategic asset – the role of Tampere University in developing housing in Häme region, Panu Lehtovuori, Professor, Tampere University
Attractive contemporary housing concepts in Häme region, Anna Koskinen, Researcher, Tampere University
HEHKU – Network collaboration for the Vitality and Good Living of Häme Region, Anna Koskinen, Researcher, Tampere University
10.45 Coffee break
11.00 Multi-sector policy models for engagement – presentations from the region
Existing models in participatory process of land use planning in Finland, Jyri Sarkkinen, Director of Development, Regional Council of Häme
Case examples – Matrix of Innovative Democratic processes to encourage collective expression and creativity from Finland, Panu Lehtovuori, Professor, Tampere University
Pilvi Nummi, Green Twins, stakeholder (online participation)
Asta Hiippala, Maptionnaire, stakeholder
Timo Hämäläinen, UrbanistAI, stakeholder
12.30 Lunch at Inkala Manor
13.30 Steering Group meeting part 1, Project Management and Administration, Dragana Mitrovic, Resolvo Srl
14.30 Coffee break
14.45 Steering Group meeting part 2, Project Communications, Marija Dušević, Zadra Nova
Methodological document to structure and monitor exchange (draft)
Panu Lehtovuori, Professor, Tampere University
Anna Koskinen, Researcher, Tampere University
16.15 Joint bus transportation from Inkala Manor to the hotels
18.00 Guided tour of Häme Castle
19.00 Dinner at Häme Castle
21.00 End of Day 2
Day 3 – Wednesday 22nd of May, Venue: City of Riihimäki
8.00 Joint bus transportation from hotels to the City of Riihimäki
9.00 Components of future-proof living space – strategic projects of Riihimäki and study visits across the region
Strategic projects of Riihimäki (Travel Centre, Riihimäki), Kristian Keinänen, Head of Development, City of Riihimäki
Study visits
12.00 Lunch at Klaas restaurant (Glass Museum)
13.00 End of the kick off meeting