Great Everyday Environment

We challenge people to think about how they could increase the comfort of their local environment. Solving the issues related to everyday surroundings, requires crossadministrative work.

A new procedure model Great evereday environment (g.e.e.) is a procedure model, accompanied by walks, workshops and meetings. These workshops allow us to have a face-to-face conversation with the residents. In finland, for example, the issues may include the limits and timing of winter maintenance.

Speaking the same language

One of the biggest questions in communal projects is how to involve different age groups. Youngsters are often the most difficult group to really get involved in this kind of procedures. That is why the voice of young people is heard through the Pelasta turku application, available for download from all the appstores and with the help of the Good Everyday Environment -learning platform.

Keeping people informed

One of the most important things in g.e.e. is that the residents are kept up-to-date with what has already been done, and what will be done in the future. The objective is to create permanent policies for truly hearing the residents’ opinions. The residents cannot, and they do not need to, know about administrative boundaries. Furthermore, the residents’ wishes are often small and easy to realise.

A good everyday environment is easily accessible, comfortable and healthy to all residents during the whole year. And yet, a route is not a proper route until it is maintained!

Great Everyday Environment, by Turun kaupunki - Åbo stad - City of Turku

 

CONTACT

  •  Maintenance Manager at the City of Turku Mari Helin
  • Open Participation Specialist at the City of Turku Anri Niskala
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