The Skanssi project was started to create a smart and sustainable residential area in Turku, in the South-Western Finland as part of Turku’s aim to become carbon neutral by 2040. The principles that guide the planning and construction of the whole Skanssi area are: smart, sustainable and innovative. There are many innovative themes that are promoted in Skanssi, for example smart built environment, renewable energy, novel energy solutions (two-way district heating, solutions for energy production and storage and energy effective solutions), smart and sustainable mobility (e-mobility, car sharing, cycling, public transport), and ecological storm water management.
Skanssi is a city platform for companies to pilot new and innovative technologies and solutions. Stakeholders are municipal departments, residents of Turku, universities and companies, all together providing and piloting smart city solutions through co-development. The impact means reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, innovative energy efficient solutions, better resource efficiency, well-functioning mobility solutions, more efficient use of spaces and other resources, and better sense of community. The residential area of Skanssi is also developed as part of the Six City strategy (6Aika) spearhead project with open innovation platforms 2015-2018.
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Meet the Project Coordinator working with the Skanssi project at the UBC Sustainable Cities Commission:
Ann-Sofi has extensive expertise and experience in sustainable design projects, environmental tourism and environmental education. Currently working with sustainable urban planning and sustainable and smart energy solutions. Educational background includes Master's level Physics (Sustainable Energy) with minors in Environmental Sciences and Mathematics. Ann-Sofi has also studied Industrial Design with the focus on Smart Sustainable Cities.
