Development options for the Hamina city center were presented at an open event
During the Hamina Tattoo event week, master's students in regional planning at the German TU Dortmund University prepared proposals for the development of the Hamina master plan as part of their coursework. The focus of the work was on improving the tourism infrastructure, focusing especially on the city center and Tervasaari areas, especially from the perspectives of sports, cultural and wellness tourism. During the Hamina Tattoo week, the students interviewed residents and event guests to collect ideas for the development of Hamina and presented their development ideas at an open event on Monday, August 10.8th at the Hamina Town Hall.
In terms of developing sports tourism, the students proposed, for example, a movable grandstand for the Suomenlippu Square, where volleyball competitions could be organized, for example. The proposal was to build an active sports field near the sports field to reflect the training of the defense forces in Hamina, and to organize, for example, “Military Pentathon” sports competitions, as well as to create ready-made marked running route options suitable for active vacations around the center of Hamina. The Tervasaari area was proposed to be developed to be more family-friendly, offering more opportunities for active pastimes.
In terms of wellness tourism, the development plans emphasized, for example, the development of the Oolanninpuisto area into an area suitable for well-being and financial inclusion, and the improvement of the amenity of the market area through green construction. It is proposed to add seating and relaxation areas along the Hamina Fortress Trail, where you can spend time admiring the Hamina fortress area.
In terms of cultural tourism, the students proposed, for example, limiting car traffic on Satamakatu, adding greenery to the block and providing facilities for different user groups through a common “culture campus” block. The proposed plan would also densify the Hamina market area with movable buildings, add greenery to the market area, reduce parking areas, and thus connect the market area to the Kesäpuisto area. The closure of Hamina Raatihuoneentori to vehicle traffic was also proposed, creating a walkable area from the area and enabling, for example, the introduction of various restaurants and cultural activities to the area. The proposal also presented the construction of an observation tower in the city center, which would allow for admiring the city center area from above.
The presented results will be reviewed internally by the city and development ideas will also be discussed where applicable. Durable fortresses– in the project.
