HELSINKI CITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES , STARA
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THE MOST FUNCTIONAL CITY IN THE WORLD
‘ Functional ’ is a term that is synonymous with Helsinki but , as part of its 2017-2021 strategy , the Nordic capital aims to take this one step further by becoming the most functional city in the world . Together with residents , the capital is rallying to create coordinated , efficient and humane public services which will make everyday life easier for citizens .
Helsinki City Construction Services , Stara , undoubtedly has a pivotal role to play in this roadmap , delivering construction , environmental management and logistics services to the capital . With almost 1,400 employees and hundreds of utility vehicles and other machines , this municipal enterprise is responsible for maintaining and constructing the streets , parks , natural areas and city-owned buildings in Helsinki . As the city pushes ahead with its five-year plan , Sami Aherva , Head of Stara Logistics , points out that whilst technology is a vital tool , the primary focus will always be on the needs of citizens .
“ The strategy hopes to make Helsinki competitive on a global scale ,” he explains . “ It ’ s a pretty bold aim . We don ’ t want to be among the top 10 ; we want to be the most functional city in the world . We are going to remodel our services and enhance the lives
Photo © Tom Toikka .
Esplanadi park is the most well-known of the most prominent parks that Stara looks after in Helsinki . Photo © Veikko Somerpuro
NOVEMBER 2018