Project background

Solutions that support well-being and mobility in urban environments are often developed in a fragmented way by different actors. Cities lacked a shared model where companies, RDI actors, and residents could test new solutions in real-life settings. The project was launched to respond to this need and to build effective testing platforms in urban areas.

Project objectives

• Build permanent testing platforms for solutions that promote well-being and mobility.
• Increase knowledge of new, effective solutions to support urban development.
• Provide opportunities to test and develop products and services in real urban environments.
• Support the creation of new business and strengthen competitiveness.
• Improve everyday mobility, comfort, and well-being in residential areas.
• Involve residents in the development and evaluation of solutions.
• Build a shared well-being and mobility ecosystem for the metropolitan area.

Project activities

• Established testing platforms in urban regeneration areas in Helsinki and Espoo.
• Piloted solutions that support well-being and mobility in urban spaces.
• Tested solutions such as mobility-supporting urban structures, safe routes, and mobile measurement points.
• Utilised technologies such as IoT, AR/VR/XR solutions, artificial intelligence, and robotics.
• Brought together cities, companies, RDI actors, and residents for joint development work.
• Built operating models to support cooperation and knowledge exchange.