The local master planning in Vartiosaari

Vartiosaari island is developed into an active recreational area as a part of the East Helsinki. In accordance with the City Strategy 2021−2025, Vartiosaari is designated for recreational use. The Supreme Administrative Court repealed the City Plan 2016 markings for Vartiosaari and the local master plan for the construction of Vartiosaari. The previous City Plan 2002 designated Vartiosaari as a survey area. Now the land use will be decided by a local master plan.
Hikers in Vartiosaari.

The aim is to plan the recreational activities in line with the nature values in the area. The island as a whole is part of the maritime East Helsinki Culture Park, while the forests are part of the Helsinki forest network.

The protection of the villa area, which is of national value, will be promoted. The development of recreational, holiday and tourism services in Vartiosaari will be facilitated. The plan will ensure the accessibility of services on the island and consider the existing recreational routes. The aim is to protect the nature sites.

Planning area

Learn more about the participation and assessment plan

  1. The Participation and Assessment Plan (OAS) will be on display from 1 February to 11 March 2022 as follows:

    • On the Urban Environment Division’s web site
    • At Laajasalo Library
    • Urban Environment Division’s customer service (työpajankatu 8)
    • The Helsinki Map Service.
  2. New Southeastern Helsinki online event on 2 March 2022

    Presents the participation and assessment plan of the Vartiosaari partial city plan in brief.

  3. Online resident event about the Vartiosaari partial city plan on Wednesday 9 March

    Presents the participation and assessment plan of the Vartiosaari partial city plan in brief.

     

  4. Open hearing about the sketches made about the recreational use of the island on Kerro Kantasi -website 11.5.–1.6.2022

  5. Plan draft on deposit 10. - 31.1.2023

    • On the Urban Environment Division’s web site
    • At Laajasalo Library
    • Urban Environment Division’s customer service (työpajankatu 8)
    • The Helsinki Map Service.
  6. Autumn 2023: plan proposal on deposit

You can also find this page at hel.fi/vartiosaari-area.