Nordic Union

The UN's 2030 Agenda spotlights "sustainable cities and communities" as a pivotal strategy to tackle pressing urban challenges worldwide. In alignment with this vision, Nordic nations - notably Denmark, Finland, and Norway - have championed a plethora of sustainability endeavors. This exhibition unveils such exemplary initiatives from these northern European countries.Highlighted projects include Copenhagen's Kokkedal Village, an innovative approach that harnesses landscape planning to counteract flooding through comprehensive stormwater management. In the same city, the Park and Play initiative transforms parking garage rooftops into outdoor gymnasiums, providing residents with panoramic views of the urban expanse. Helsinki introduces a public sauna, meticulously erected along the shoreline of a quaint island, reminiscent of traditional lakeside saunas. Trondheim, Norway, showcases Ila, an initiative that breathes life back into Iladalen, a previously desolate industrial sector, by revitalizing an ancient watercourse. Lastly, in Helsinki's Jatkasari district, an avant-garde apartment complex stands as a testament to urban greening, with its rooftops adorned with lush gardens and its facades draped in verdant plant life.

 

- Nordic Sustainable Cities by Nordic Union is a pivotal initiative designed to champion Nordic solutions for sustainable, liveable, and smart cities. As the world witnesses rapid urbanization, with an estimated 66% of its population to inhabit urban areas by 2050, the demand for innovative urban solutions grows. Rooted in the Nordic region's strengths, such as robust governance, public-private collaborations, design heritage, and environmental consciousness, the program aims to amplify the Nordic brand and open market avenues for Nordic enterprises. It encompasses ambitious branding, a unified Nordic export platform, and the establishment of political partnerships. Originating from the "Nordic Solutions to Global Challenges" initiative by the Nordic prime ministers, it builds on the legacy of Nordic Built Cities and is managed by Nordic Innovation.

 

Klimatilpasning Kokkeda / Kokkedal, Denmark

Park’n’Play_JAJA Architects / Copenhagen, Denmark

Lonna Sauna OOPEAA MFA / Helsinki, Finland

Ilabekken, recreational area along river / Ila, Trondheim, Norway

The Greenest Block of Flats / Helsinki, Finland