HELSINKI CITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES , STARA
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“ It ’ s not just about data : it ’ s about better decisions and better approaches to city issues . When it comes to our services – be they technical , street maintenance , construction or logistics ”
— Ilpo Laitinen , Head of Stara Administration
hybrid ,” observes Aherva . “ Once they have the ready-for-market machinery in place they can then also sell it everywhere . This showcases our role as a development platform for innovation and new energy efficient innovations .”
As Helsinki ’ s 2021 deadline inches closer , Aherva says that the city will not only transform its processes and technologies , it will also “ change the whole culture of the city .” He says : “ The city ’ s services are going to transform . It ’ s a game-changing type of approach .
NOVEMBER 2018