SIBBESBORG JEU PERMANENT Let s play a complete, comprehensive, ambitious and grand game, that will as a consequence create a new kind of urbanism: a lively city that responds to, and grows out of the needs and dreams of tomorrow. THE CITY GAME A NEW THEATER OF OPERATIONS: construction of conditions SCENARIO This proposal is a scenario, drafted by a team of players ready to act it out. Instead of a static result, we present a set of objectives, strategies and tools to inform an iterative, incremental process of city-making, a game of strategic urban skill with this vision as its opening form. Unlike regular games this one has no winners nor losers. Its sole aim is to keep on playing, and for us to get better at it together as we go along... To see and show what we can achieve: a new sustainable Finnish city containing potential for unforeseen urban diversities and lifestyles. experimental activity polyphonic urbanism OBJECTIVES To build a city that inspires and demonstrates our full capacity, knowledge, intent and skills: The city only we can create. best practices smart geography situation-specific architecture To make exciting places that attract people to be and do things near other people: Re-instate the urban condition as the most desirable way to live. To moderate and manage the impact of contemporary culture on our habitat: Develop a context for sustainable ways of life. perpetual game re-approporiation of natural elements and processes To set ambitious aims, limits and qualia to guide our performance and to assess results; re-think governance, planning and business-as-usual: Systemic change as status quo. To invite and involve individual and collective action to participate and contribute to THE CITY GAME: An urbanism made by the people, for the people. 1/6
AVANT-GARDE ECOLOGY, ECONOMY GREEN ANALOGUE TOWARDS A 2500W SOCIETY The undeveloped areas of Sibbesborg are treated with equal importance and consideration as the built-up districts. Parallel to the planning and construction of the city - a long term process - takes place the shaping, gardening, planting and harvesting of the surrounding nature, one of Sibbesborg s key assets from the points of view of identity, ecosystems services, biodiversity, heritage and leisure.to ensure the city s green counterpart is cared for, managed and valued, we suggest the following strategies and tools: Sibbesborg s sustainability vision is based on the 2500W society model. The aim is to enable, encourage and usher the inhabitants of the city towards reducing the total annual energy budget of Sibbesborg to this level without compromising the standard of living. The 2500W model is the yardstick and chief sustainability indicator for energy policy, management of material flows and urban planning. By giving emphasis to local food and energy production, the city aims at drastic long-term reductions of fossil fuel use (i.e. local CHP-plants favor local renewable fuels such as energy reeds, wood chips and pellets). The Sibbesmarkka may be used to trade emission and energy quotas between households and businesses that perform differently. BOUNDARIES Each urban district s edge is clearly delineated and enforced. The urban plans are made with this boundary, or city wall in mind, and will not extend beyond it at any point in time. All building activity outside boundaries is suspended. The development rights of all the landowners in the Sibbesborg area are transferable to the districts. This way, the land ownership patterns of the area will not dictate urban geography and development. Different incentives (such as harvests of annual building right quotas or expiry dates) can be used to ramp up and channel development to the districts, projects and infrastructures that the city prioritizes. The transfer of development rights is a powerful tool to combat sprawl and uncontrolled urban patterns. Although the sustainability goals are consistent throughout the city, Each district will develop its own policies and implementations that take into account its unique characteristics. The inhabitants and various stakeholders are invited to participate in creating new solutions and working models towards these goals. This range of local pilot projects and betapreneruship that addresses issues of environmental, social and economic sustainability attracts a mosaic of subcultures, a community of amateurs, professionals, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who are all engaged in making Sibbesborg better. Supporting and championing this culture of thinking and doing is essential for the city s performance and identity as global forerunner in urban best practice. SIBBESMARKKA A CARBON BALANCE Landuse patterns of Sibbesborg are evaluated from the point of view of their contribution towards preservation, ecosystems services, biodiversity and carbon balance. Stakeholders whose properties help reduce the overall environmental footprint of the city are granted a positive income of the local eco-currency, Sibbesmarkka. Accordingly, landuses and activities that burden the environment result in a debt, that must be paid paid off with Smk, thus creating a market and demand for land to remain unbuilt. This local eco-economy may be expanded to also include performance-based building permits and audits in the new urban districts. Integrated and holistic carbon budgets inform building design, permit processes, and usage as well as land use and an active ecosystems landscape management of both public and private properties. Sibbesborg will monitor its carbon footprint, and aim to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2050. By simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions and increasing renewable energy production and biocapacity, this goal is possible by extending beyond the city limits a policy of placing easements on areas with CO-equivalent biocapacity, remediating ecosystems services and restoring habitats and biodiversity. TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS in URBANISM and LANDUSE in PUBLIC TRANSPORT in SUSTAINABILITY in ECONOMY in LIFESTYLES A SOLUTION SPECTRUM 1:250000 THE CITY GAME 2/6
GREEN ANALOGUE RING OF LIFE RING The ring is the infrastructural spine for the new development. It carries with it a covered bike path, tram tracks, and necessary pipes and cables to service the districts-tobe along its route. In the early phases of development, this ring will be a scenic recreational route through the empty landscapes. Over time, as the districts are built, and it will service more and more people, it is improved: the bike path is covered, and eventually runs in a tunnel, the electric minimetrobus becomes a tram line, the summer ferry becomes a bridge TRAM The ring tram line is about10 km long, and takes about 20-25 minutes to make a complete circle. It has initially fewer stops and faster service. As districts are built, and more stops established, the tram can operate both slow and express services. Also, if the amount of traffic starts hindering the service, a figure-8 tram service can be added to provide a more varied range of links, when tracks are added to cross Sipoonlahti along the Porvoo motorway bridge. INTERSECT & TANGENT The ring circumscribes Sipoonlahti, and touches regional public transport potentially at two points: the easternmost metro terminus intersects the ring at Hitå, and at Söderkulla, it tangents the future St. Petersburg rail connection and the regional trains operating along these tracks. Stations and timetables are designed to make transfers quick and pleasant. THE BRIDGE The new bridge over Sipoonlahti becomes the emblem for Sibbesborg. Before the bridge, there will be a lossi-ferry service. STREETS All road development seizes in the area. Only streets are developed within districts. All parking facilities for private cars are private, and are subject to a environmental property tax payable in Sibbesmarkka. A range of policies is implemented to encourage biking, car sharing and public transport. Söderkulla Söderkulla Metro Terminus E11 Porvoo Metro Terminus Skräddarby Kallbäck Current Situation: E11 runs to Porvoo to the east and connects to the current metro terminus at Mellunmäki to the west. In the near future to the Sakarinmäki terminus. First Ring Development Phase: a metrobus connection on the E11 to the metro terminus is established. A frequently and consistently operating bus loop consolidates the northern half of the ring. In addition to Söderkulla the transport connection points of Skräddarby and Hartwall become active areas of development. Söderkulla Söderkulla Lilläng Train Lilläng Joensuu Joensuu E11 Skräddarby Kallbäck E11 Skräddarby Kallbäck Nåran Nåran Norrskogen Norrskogen Nykärr Nykärr Metro Hitå Metro Hitå Vainudden Eriksnäs Vainudden Eriksnäs Phase 2: The bus transport ring is extended to the south connecting the future Sibbesborg metro terminus of Hitå. The ring is further developed to include an enclosedd bike tunnel enabling the year-round use of man s most efficient mode of transport. A number of new development zones areestablished along the 10 km long urban ring. As the metro starts to operate the metro bus service is reduced to a regular bus connection. Phase 3: The ring is fully developed into an efficient tram loop. The maximum travel time from any station to the metro connection at Hitå is less than 20 minutes. Later another regional rail connection tangents the ring at Söderkulla as the Helsinki - St. Petersburg is established. The bike tunnel and tram are equally popular modes of internal transport. 1:15000 THE CITY GAME 3/6
FIELDS OF ACTIVITY A RECIPE FOR PLURALITY 20000 FAR 0.7 SÖDERKULLA The Ring of Life connects a circular archipelago of diverse districts: towns, neighborhoods and villages, a collection of complementary urbanisms all within reach of nature, water and infrastructure. When all lots within a single district are built up, it can either be further condensed and infilled, or the development is directed to another new district established along the ring. DISTRICTS The tram stops are the centers of urban districts that vary in size, density and form. The districts have 2000 to 10,000 inhabitants, and their densities require and produce varied urban conditions. All development in the districts is within a 5-minute walking distance of the tram stop. Parks, forests, fields and shorelines are near to every location within the districts. Each district has its distinct and unique character and profile, interpreted through its plan, policy, services, qualities and features. HITÅ The largest, most populous and densest of the Sibbesborg s new districts, Hitå is the easternmost terminus for the Helsinki metro line, where passengers transfer to the ring trams. The district s planning is based on a mixed-use philosophy that intensifies the integration of living, working, shopping and leisure spaces. The architectural mix in Hitå is an eclectic, yet balanced blend of critical regionalism and global classics. The district s target population is 20000 and FAR 2. VAINUDDEN A bold variant of towers in the park, this district features high-rise buildings and a waterfront wind turbine park. The district s target population is 5000 and FAR is 2. ERIKSNÄS JOENSUU 5000 FAR 0.5 SKRÄDDARBY 10000 FAR 1 NORRSKOGEN 5000 FAR 0.5 HITÅ 20000 FAR 2 KALLBÄCK 10000 FAR 1 NÅRAN 5000 FAR 0.5 VAINUDDEN 5000 FAR 2 NYKÄRR 10000 FAR 0.5 ERIKSNÄS 10000 FAR 0.7 SÖDERKULLA The Söderkulla district is based on the present, multilayered and casual urbanism, but with careful insertions of new densities and infrastructures within its existing fabric. Major new developments include a regional rail link to Helsinki, with a fast connection to the Helsinki Vantaa Airport, and train services eastbound towards St. Petersburg. Söderkulla s target population is 20,000 inhabitants and district FAR (floor-area-ratio) is 0,7. JOENSUU The Joensuu wooden district is situated by the mouth of Sipoonjoki by the small boat harbor. Timber construction, passive solar power, on-site composting and biogas are the focus of the local building and energy policy. Joensuu s target population is 5000 inhabitants and district FAR is 0,5. SKRÄDDARBY The E11 motorway runs under Skräddarby, the leisure, retail and office district. Here are collected large buildings and programs: a hockey arena, a DIY-megastore, a medical centre, a conference center, a wellness spa and a low-security prison. The housing and services in Skräddarby are geared towards an elderly population, with an emphasis on assisted living and service apartments. The target population is 10000 inhabitants (incl. workin pop.). The district FAR is 1. NORRSKOGEN A futuristic waterfront district, Eriksnäs, is connected to Hitå and Vainudden by the new bridge. This district is known for its sail-boat harbours, water-bus tourists, fashion-conscious inhabitants, fish restaurants, cafés and shoreline promenades. Target population 10,000 inhabitants and FAR 0,7. NYKÄRR Nykärr district s urban plan is a strict mercantilist grid in the spirit of 18th century Finnish wooden towns. The building code favors toned-down classicism and timber construction. Nykärr is known for its slightly conservative, yet sophisticated atmosphere. Target population 10,000, FAR 0,5. NÅRAN Nårän will continue and complement the patchwork of developments in the area. The district s style is late 20th century realism. Target population 5000, FAR 0,5. KALLBÄCK The logistics and research campus of Kallbäck is one of the employment nodes of Sibbesborg. It is home for small and large businesses from diverse fields such as agribusiness, food, clean tech, energy research, education, distribution and storage. Target population (incl. workin pop.) 10,000, FAR 1. The Norrskogen district is characterized by the small-scale hilltop villages and lush green valleys. Each hilltop settlement has its own building code and architectural style. The focus of the district s building and energy policy are: geothermal energy, passive house-technology, photovoltaics and local smart-grids with a feed-in-tariff to the national grid. The district s target population is 5000 inhabitants and FAR is 0,5. 1:15000 Poor foundation areas Municipally owned land and cooperation areas THE CITY GAME 4/6
ARCHIPELAGO OF URBANISMS NORRSKOGEN, SKRÄDDARBY, VAINUDDEN 1:15000 1:2000 THE CITY GAME 5/6
GREETINGS FROM SIBBESBORG TERVEISIÄ SIBBESBORGISTA THE CITY GAME 6/6
THE CITY GAME Letʼs play a complete, comprehensive, ambitious and grand game, that will as a consequence create a new kind of urbanism: a lively city that responds to, and grows out of the needs and dreams of tomorrow. SCENARIO This proposal is a scenario, drafted by a team of players ready to act it out. Instead of a static result, we present a set of objectives, strategies and tools to inform an iterative, incremental process of city-making, a game of strategic urban skill with this vision as its opening form. Unlike regular games this one has no winners nor losers. Its sole aim is to keep on play- ing, and for us to get better at it together as we go along... To see and show what we can achieve: a new sustainable Finnish city containing potential for unforeseen urban diversities and lifestyles.
THE CITY GAME Letʼs play a complete, comprehensive, ambitious and grand game, that will as a consequence create a new kind of urbanism: a lively city that responds to, and grows out of the needs and dreams of tomorrow. SCENARIO This proposal is a scenario, drafted by a team of players ready to act it out. Instead of a static result, we present a set of objectives, strategies and tools to inform an iterative, incremental process of city-making, a game of strategic urban skill with this vision as its opening form. Unlike regular games this one has no winners nor losers. Its sole aim is to keep on play- ing, and for us to get better at it together as we go along... To see and show what we can achieve: a new sustainable Finnish city containing potential for unforeseen urban diversities and lifestyles. ECOLOGY, ECONOMY GREEN ANALOGUE The undeveloped areas of Sibbesborg are treated with equal importance and consideration as the built-up districts. Parallel to the planning and construction of the city - a long term process - takes place the shaping, gardening, planting and harvesting of the surrounding nature, one of Sibbesborgʼs key assets from the points of view of identity, ecosystems services, biodiversity, heritage and leisure.to ensure the cityʼs green counterpart is cared for, managed and valued, we suggest the following strategies and tools: BOUNDARIES Each urban districtʼs edge is clearly delineated and en- forced. The urban plans are made with this boundary, or city wall in mind, and will not extend beyond it at any point in time. All building activity outside boundaries is suspended. TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS The development rights of all the landowners in the Sibbesborg area are transferable to the districts. This way, the land ownership patterns of the area will not dictate urban geography and development. Different incentives (such as harvests of annual building right quotas or expiry dates) can be used to ramp up and channel development to the districts, projects and infrastructures that the city prioritizes. The transfer of development rights is a powerful tool to com- bat sprawl and uncontrolled urban patterns. SIBBESMARKKA Landuse patterns of Sibbesborg are evaluated from the point of view of their contribution towards preservation, ecosystems services, biodiversity and carbon balance. Stakeholders whose properties help reduce the overall environmental footprint of the city are granted a positive income of the local eco-currency, Sibbesmarkka. Accordingly, land uses and activities that burden the environment
result in a debt, that must be paid paid off with Smk, thus creating a market and demand for land to remain unbuilt. This local eco-economy may be expanded to also include performance-based building permits and audits in the new urban districts. Integrated and holistic carbon budgets inform building design, permit processes, and usage as well as land use and an active ecosystems landscape management of both public and private properties. TOWARDS A 2500W SOCIETY Sibbesborgʼs sustainability vision is based on the 2500W society model. The aim is to enable, encourage and usher the inhabitants of the city towards reducing the total annual energy budget of Sibbesborg to this level without compromising the standard of living. The 2500W model is the yardstick and chief sustainability indicator for energy policy, management of material flows and urban planning. By giving emphasis to local food and energy production, the city aims at drastic longterm reductions of fossil fuel use (i.e. local CHP-plants favor local renewable fuels such as energy reeds, wood chips and pellets). The Sibbesmarkka may be used to trade emission and energy quotas between households and businesses that perform differently. A SOLUTION SPECTRUM Although the sustainability goals are consistent throughout the city, Each district will develop its own policies and implementations that take into account its unique characteristics. The inhabitants and various stakeholders are invited to participate in creating new solutions and working models towards these goals. This range of local pilot projects and beta-preneurship that addresses issues of environmental, social and economic sustainability attracts a mosaic of subcultures, a community of amateurs, professionals, enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who are all engaged in making Sibbesborg better. Supporting and championing this culture of thinking and doing is essential for the cityʼs performance and identity as global forerunner in urban best practice. A CARBON BALANCE Sibbesborg will monitor its carbon footprint, and aim to reach carbon neutrality by the year 2050. By simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions and increasing renewable energy production and biocapacity, this goal is possible by extending beyond the city limits a policy of placing easements on areas with CO-equivalent biocapacity, remediating ecosystems services and restoring habitats and biodiversity.
RING OF LIFE RING The ring is the infrastructural spine for the new development. It carries with it a covered bike path, tram tracks, and necessary pipes and cables to service the districts-to- be along its route. In the early phases of development, this ring will be a scenic recreational route through the empty landscapes. Over time, as the districts are built, and it will service more and more people, it is improved: the bike path is covered, and eventually runs in a tunnel, the electric mini-metrobus becomes a tram line, the summer ferry becomes a bridge... TRAM The ring tram line is about10 km long, and takes about 20-25 minutes to make a complete circle. It has initially fewer stops and faster service. As districts are built, and more stops established, the tram can operate both slow and ex- press services. Also, if the amount of traffic starts hindering the service, a figure-8 tram service can be added to pro- vide a more varied range of links, when tracks are added to cross Sipoonlahti along the Porvoo motorway bridge INTERSECT & TANGENT The ring circumscribes Sipoonlahti, and touches regional public transport potentially at two points: the easternmost metro terminus intersects the ring at Hitå, and at Söderkulla, it tangents the future St. Petersburg rail connection and the regional trains operating along these tracks. Stations and timetables are designed to make transfers quick and pleasant. THE BRIDGE The new bridge over Sipoonlahti becomes the emblem for Sibbesborg. Before the bridge, there will be a lossi-ferry service. STREETS All road development seizes in the area. Only streets are developed within districts. All parking facilities for private cars are private, and are subject to a environmental property tax payable in Sibbesmarkka. A range of policies is implemented to encourage biking, car sharing and public transport.
A RECIPE FOR PLURALITY ARCHIPELAGO OF URBANISMS The Ring of Life connects a circular archipelago of diverse districts: towns, neighborhoods and villages, a collection of complementary urbanisms all within reach of nature, water and infrastructure. When all lots within a single district are built up, it can either be further condensed and infilled, or the development is directed to another new district estab- lished along the ring. WALKABLE DISTRICTS All development in the districts is within a 5-minute walking distance of the tram stop. Parks, forests, fields and shore- lines are near to every location within the districts. DISTRICTS The tram stops are the centers of urban districts that vary in size, density and form. The districts have 2000 to 10,000 inhabitants, and their densities require and produce varied urban conditions. Each district has its distinct and unique character and profile, interpreted through its plan, policy, services, qualities and features. SÖDERKULLA The Söderkulla district is based on the present, multilayered and casual urbanism, but with careful insertions of new densities and infrastructures within its existing fabric. Major new developments include a regional rail link to Helsinki, with a fast connection to the Helsinki Vantaa Airport, and train services eastbound towards St. Petersburg. Söderkul- laʼs target population is 20,000 inhabitants and district FAR (floor-area-ratio) is 0,7. JOENSUU The Joensuu wooden district is situated by the mouth of Sipoonjoki by the small boat harbor. Timber construction, passive solar power, on-site composting and biogas are the focus of the local building and energy policy. Joensuuʼs tar- get population is 5000 inhabitants and district FAR is 0,5. SKRÄDDARBY The E11 motorway runs under Skräddarby, the leisure, re- tail and office district. Here are collected large buildings and programs: a hockey arena, a DIYmegastore, a medical centre, a conference center, a wellness spa and a low-security prison. The housing and services in Skräddarby are geared towards an elderly population, with an emphasis on assisted living and service apartments. The target popu- lation is 10000 inhabitants (incl. workin pop.). The district FAR is 1. NORRSKOGEN The Norrskogen district is characterized by the small-scale hilltop villages and lush green valleys. Each hilltop settlement has its own building code and architectural style. The focus of the districtʼs building and energy policy are: geothermal energy, passive house-technology, photovoltaics and local smart-grids with a feed-in-tariff to the national grid. The districtʼs target population is 5000 inhabitants and FAR is
0,5. HITÅ The largest, most populous and densest of the Sibbesborgʼs new districts, Hitå is the easternmost terminus for the Helsinki metro line, where passengers transfer to the ring trams. The districtʼs planning is based on a mixed-use philosophy that intensifies the integration of living, working, shopping and leisure spaces. The architectural mix in Hitå is an eclectic, yet balanced blend of critical regionalism and global classics. The districtʼs target population is 20000 and FAR 2. VAINUDDEN A bold variant of towers in the park, this district features high-rise buildings and a waterfront wind turbine park. The districtʼs target population is 5000 and FAR is 2. ERIKSNÄS A futuristic waterfront district, Eriksnäs, is connected to Hitå and Vainudden by the new bridge. This district is known for its sail-boat harbours, water-bus tourists, fashion-conscious inhabitants, fish restaurants, cafés and shoreline promenades. Target population 10,000 inhabitants and FAR 0,7. NYKÄRR Nykärr districtʼs urban plan is a strict mercantilist grid in the spirit of 18th century Finnish wooden towns. The building code favors toned-down classicism and timber construction. Nykärr is known for its slightly conservative, yet sophisticated atmosphere. Target population 10,000, FAR 0,5. NÅRAN Nårän will continue and complement the patchwork of developments in the area. The districtʼs style is late 20th century realism. Target population 5000, FAR 0,5. KALLBÄCK The logistics and research campus of Kallbäck is one of the employment nodes of Sibbesborg. It is home for small and large businesses from diverse fields such as agribusiness, food, clean tech, energy research, education, distribution and storage. Target population (incl. workin pop.) 10,000, FAR 1.
IMPLEMENTING THE CITY GAME The Sipoo Municipality assigns a special Sibbesborg task force to steer and assess the development and implementation of The CIty Game. 2013 Urban fabric of Sibbesborg as it is today, implementation of ongoing Sipoo 2025 masterplans. Anticipation and adaptation of metropolitan rail links in the area s(hitå metro terminus or Eastbound regional rail tangent at Söderkulla). Delineation, survey and marking of the Ring around Sipoonlahti bay. Consolidation of the landscape strategy (Green Analogue) and definition of boundaries and target densities and populations for future urban districts. 2018 Anticipation of the Hitå metro terminus builds up, as development commences at Hitå district (pioneer residential), Söderkulla and Nåran infills (residential), Kallbäck (clean tech campus). Establishing a temporary metrobus connection along the E11 from the metro terminus at Sakarinmäki along Ring to Hitå (see diagrams, panel 3). Re-evaluation and adaptation of the landscape strategy, district boundaries, densities and populations. 2025 (metro service to Hitå, ring bus service established) Hitå district development accelerates when metro connection opened, Inauguration of the Sipoonlahti bay bridge, commencement of development at Nykärr and Skräddarby. Continuation of infill development at Nåran and Söderkulla. Commencement of construction Eastbound rational rail tangent. Hitå population mean energy consumption level 2850W with 45% local, renewables. Re-evaluation and adaptation of the landscape strategy, district boundaries, densities and populations. 2031 (ring tram service opened) Norrskogen and Eriksnäs development commenced, Kallbäck manufacturing facilities go through refurbishments into small offices, Söderkulla new station construction begins, minor development ongoing in other districts. Re-evaluation and adaptation of the landscape strategy, district boundaries, densities and populations. 2038 2046 2055 2062 2070 Ad infinitum, jeu permanent.