helsinki city is preparing for the sale of additional properties, including several villa buildings for residential and tourist purposes, as part of a strategic move to sell assets no longer needed for service production.
The city's Urban Environment Commission is considering adding 19 new properties to its list of buildings scheduled for sale in the near future.
If approved, the sales process is expected to begin in 2024. This is in addition to about 30 other sales already determined by the committee, with several more in the final stages of completion.
In line with its facilities strategy, Helsinki aims to sell buildings that are not needed for its services or whose ownership is inconsistent with other strategic reasons. The purpose of these sales is to renovate older buildings and bring them into active use, thereby reducing the city's maintenance backlog. Funds generated from these sales are primarily used to maintain schools, day cares, and other service facilities.
All of the properties proposed for sale require varying degrees of renovation. Typically, when a city sells a building, the land remains owned by the city and leased.
Housing in Meilahuti, Utera and Illiscura
As for residential properties, properties in the Meilahuti villa area, Utera in Vuosaari, and Yliskula in Rayasalo are on sale. Two of his properties will be sold in Meilahuti: a 400 square meter villa built in 1900 in Taminimenti 3 and a small residential building built in 1915 in Meilahudenti 9. Both will be sold as homes through a competitive bidding process.
In Utera, the Knotsund residential building with sauna, built in 1900, will be sold for residential use. In Illískula, two of his 1910 red-painted wooden buildings along Mankelipolk will be sold for residential use.
Vilinki tourist services
Five properties are being considered for sale on Vilinki Island in Lahasaro through concept and tender competitions. The Villa Vidabrik and the Villa Stigen, built in 1914, are aimed at tourism, along with the Solvik sauna building, built in 2001. Heimrieden, built in 1890, could be sold for tourism and association activities, while Bjorkebo, built in 1939, is planned as a holiday home.
Comprehensive development of Meri Lastira
In Meri Rastila in Vuosaari, a complex of four buildings built between 1910 and 1950 near the Ramshiniemi grove is listed for sale. Pending zoning plan changes, these buildings will be sold for use in accordance with the following plans:
Kiosk and meeting space in southeast Helsinki
The kiosk in the Kivinokka outdoor area in Hertniemi was built in 1937 and is up for sale for kiosk or cafe operation. In Crosaari, the 1910-built meeting space in Armas Lindgrenin Tai 2 is also up for sale.
Priority over current tenant
The city also plans to offer properties such as the industrial hall near the port of Vuosaari and the Bjorkvik sauna in Joras to current tenants. At Hertanmäki in Pasila, two of his 1900-era protected villa-style buildings currently on lease will first be offered to current tenants. If it doesn't sell, one unit could be offered for educational use and the other for housing. In addition, his 1937 Linna Vuori Rehabilitation Home in Vultiocula will primarily serve current residents.
This strategic initiative by the City of Helsinki reflects efforts to revitalize underutilized assets, focus resources on essential services, and contribute to the city's dynamic urban development.
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