Recordings + learnings of NCMW2021 soon online.
NCM@Vantaa
NCM @ Vantaa Seminar Live Stream
Morning in Vantaa
Nordic CityMaking @ Vantaa
Seminar
How can creative grassroots action inspire large-scale urban development?
In Vantaa we focus on the changing areas of Tikkurila and Aviapolis and look for new ways how a city can enable independent city making. Join this session on how to find new uses for old buildings, how Copenhagen engages its citizens, what is the Dutch broedplaats model for funding bottom-up creative hubs, and why civic activism changed the way the city of Brussels is planning its urban centre.
Time Tue 9 Nov 9–11:30 AM
Location Online + on-site Vantaa City Hall, Asematie 7, local train station Tikkurila
Afternoon in Vantaa
Open Master Class on
Myyrmäki
How to design for long-term sustainability – studies on Myyrmäki, a 70s suburb
After half year of collaboration between Nordic CityMaking & Aalto University, the students of Aalto Urban Planning Studio course present visions for a sustainable & inclusive future for Myyrmäki in Myyräncolo – a bottom-up-initiated co-working & cultural hub. Commentators include international urban experts, key decision-makers and city planners and local activists and residents. The event is also the opening of the Aalto Studio course exhibition.
Commentators Jorick Beijer / Blossity (NL), Bram Dewolfs / Urban Foxes (BE), Shimona Malaihollo / STIPO (NL), Petteri Niskanen / Myyräncolo (FI) among others
Time Tue 9 Nov 1–4 PM
Location On-site Myyräncolo, Jönsaksentie 6 local train station Myyrmäki
NCM@Helsinki NCM@Turku
Morning in Helsinki
Vallila Walkshop
A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world, said author John Le Carré.
In the booming neighbourhood of Vallila in Helsinki we will workshop on foot = walkshop. The challenges we’ll work on: how to transform a busy road into a people-friendly street, and how to reinvent an industrial site as a place to stay, work & live in.
Participating Tiia Ettala / City of Helsinki (FI), Miro Pojanluoma / NCC (FI), Bram Dewolfs / Urban Foxes (BE) and other international guests of NCM Week + local city-makers
Time Wed 10 Nov 10–12 AM
Location On-site Fredriksberg A, Konepajankatu 1 walkshop starting place
Evening in Turku
Nordic CityMaking BookClub
#2:
‘Soft City’ by David Sim
Soft City is both a way of thinking and a set of practical solutions within urban planning and design that promote ease, comfort, convenience and community in the everyday lives of people living in towns and cities. – David Sim
Join the 2nd edition of NCM Book Club on ‘Soft City – Building Density in Everyday Life’ with author & expert at Gehl Architects David Sim (SE). The discussion takes place in the Tietokirjat / Fact Books section of the library.
Interviewer Katja Lindroos / Nordic CityMaking Week (FI)
Time Wed 10 Nov 5.30–6.30 PM
Location On-site Turku City Library, Linnankatu 2
READ MORE (in Finnish)
No pre-registration required
NCM@Turku
Morning in Turku
Nordic CityMaking @ Turku Seminar
How to make places that inspire connections and collaboration in the city?
In Turku we will draw inspiration from the Turku2050 vision. We discuss the role of knowledge campuses in the city, and learn about how to design for human-scale urban life. The international cases include bold waterfront developments and innovative placemaking initiatives from Copenhagen, Tallinn, Valencia and Stockholm.
Time Thu 11 Nov 9–12 AM
Location Online + on-site @ Turku Science Park: Visitor & Innovation Centre Joki
Afternoon in Turku
Waterfront + Kakola Walkshop
How to reimagine ‘left-over areas’ of the city?
Turku is today a city by the river but tomorrow a city by the sea. Join the exploration to the next chapter of the oldest town in Finland, and learn from local and international experts how harbours, old prisons and industrial sites can become vibrant hubs in the city.
Participating Timo Hintsanen / City of Turku (FI), Janne Alho / NCC (FI), Olli & Joonas Ojala / Kakola (FI), students of University of Turku, local city-makers & entrepreneurs + international guests of NCM Week
Time Thu 11 Nov 1–3 PM
Location On-site Linnankatu 85 walkshop starting place
NCM@Hanaholmen Espoo
Nordic Cities – past, present and future? What do we share, and what more could we share?
The closing event of this year’s edition connects the dots of the whole week, discusses Nordic values and invites new initiatives for NCM2022. The seminar ends with the launch of the co-created CityMaking Index.
Time Fri 12 Nov 9–12 AM
Location Online + on-site at Hanaholmen
Circular Cities and Systems Thinking Meetup w/ Jorrit Vervoordeldonk
/ Metabolic (NL)
Hosted by Systems Change Finland
The Sensemaking meetup is Systems Change Finland’s monthly meetup where we explore topics related to applied Systems Thinking and Complexity with interesting speakers.
November’s meetup discussion will be ignited by Jorrit Vervoordeldonk (NL) from the Dutch company Metabolic that combines Systems Thinking and Circular Economy in their city development work.
Moderator Mikael Seppälä / Systems Change Finland (FI)
Time Tue 9 Nov 5–6.30 PM
Location Online
ATL Meet2022 Pre-Event
Hosted by ATL – The Association of Finnish Architecs’ Offices
This pre-event of the next year’s ATL Meet conference discusses the market revolution in the construction industry and its significance for architectural offices with experts from Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
Participating Tuomas Silvennoinen / PES-Architecs (FI), Jannice Johansson Steijner / Swedish Entrepreneurs’ Council at Sveriges Arkitekter (SE), Mette Skjold /SLA (DK) and Gudmund Stokke / Nordic – Office of Architecture (NO).
Moderator Petri Rajaniemi / Ponder Nobs (FI)
Time Wed 10 Nov 2–3.30 PM
Location Online
Dance Performance at Rettig
“Falling Through The Disappearing Light”, performed by an international contemporary dance ensemble in the new house for arts in Turku. Choreography by Maria Nurmela (FI) inspired by 'The Little Match Girl’ by H.C. Andersen.
Time Wed 10 Nov 7 PM
Location On-site Rettig Old Tobacco Factory, Nunnankatu 4
TICKETS NB: not free of charge
Star Lecture w/ David Sim: “Soft Cities – even in Hard Times?”
Hosted by Aalto PRO YTK:n Pitkä kurssi
In this online lecture, David Sim (SE), the author of "Soft City: Building Density for Everyday" will discuss about his lessons from Jan Gehl office (DK), soft city principles, and life and challenges after Covid19.
Interviewer Jani Päivänen / FCG (FI)
Time Thu 11 Nov 6–8 PM
Location Online (on-site at Aalto Töölö for invited guests only)
NCM2021 Q&A Hour
Interested in interacting directly with NCM2021 speakers? Curious about the co-creation of the CityMaking Index? Looking for new connections? Join our special Q&A Hour!
Participating Jaap Schoufour / STIPO (NL), Bram Dewolfs / Urban Foxes (BE), Jorick Beijer / Blossity (NL) among others
Time Fri 12 Nov 1–2 PM
Location Online on Zoom
Karhusaari Site Visit
Karhusaari activists invite all NCM guests to visit the unique island of Karhusaari and to envision new uses for its historic buildings.
Host Kari Mikkelä / Pro Karhusaari
Time Fri 12 Nov 2 PM
Location Karhusaari, Espoo (starting place Hanaholmen)
No pre-registration required
