Planning of the renovation of Fredrikintori square will begin in autumn 2024. The aim is to preserve the square as an open urban space and ensure its functionality. The free space allows catering for a variety of needs, such as market sales, events and festivals and terraces for commercial spaces.
The renovation will include replacing the planting and paving of the square where necessary and repairing the depressions in the square and the street.
The lighting and furniture of the square will also be replaced. Deteriorated and mismatching furniture will be removed and new furniture will be designed to match the character of the square.
The renovation will also take into account the use of the square for events and examine the need for event electricity and water supply connections, as well as waste management.
The existing walking and cycling conditions of Fredrikintori square will be improved and clarified. Unauthorised parking in the square area will be prevented and the possibility of market sellers for short-term loading and delivery parking will be secured.
Welcome to a cup of coffee on 21 August
In anticipation of the upcoming renovation, we invite local residents and operators to a summer event on Fredrikintori square on Wednesday 21 August from 12 noon to 6 pm. Come and discuss the future of the square and what kind of activities you would like to see and experience there in the future. Tell us your memories, ideas and wishes over a cup of coffee!
At the event, you can talk to the project manager and planning officer of the renovation project and view the preliminary draft idea plan and background studies of the square between 4 pm and 6 pm. The representatives of Helsinki City Premises Ltd, which administers the square area, are present from 12 noon to 6 pm to talk about future market activities.
The event is organised by the City of Helsinki and Helsinki City Premises Ltd. The local business liaisons and borough liaisons will also be present.
Studies made of the square utilised in planning
An environmental history study has been made of the history of square, covering the various stages of the square and the history of the area. An idea plan was prepared for the renovation of the square on the basis of the study. The renovation will be based on alternative VE3 of the idea plan.
The coffee event will open discussion about planning the renovation. The plans will be presented on the City of Helsinki’s website and at a resident event at the end of 2024. The aim is to start construction in autumn 2025.