Ylitalo Anu
General plan architect
Vitality
The Riihimaki.fi website uses Google Translate.
The preparation of the general plan 2050 is underway. The general plan 2050 is a comprehensive, general land use and transport plan for the entire city of Riihimäki, which aims for the year 2050. The general plan enables the development of Riihimäki in a sustainable way in the future in accordance with the RakasRiksu2035 strategy. The purpose of the work is to revise, update and deepen the Riihimäki master plan 2013 prepared in the previous master plan period 2017–2035.
The master plan 2050 is drawn up in stages in cooperation with residents, stakeholders and experts, and the city council decides on its approval. You can follow the progress of the general plan 2050 work on this website.
The short address of this page is www.riihimaki.fi/yleiskaava2050.
The master plan resolves community structural and land use issues that affect the functionality and economy of the urban structure for decades. The general plan embodies the city's strategic policies regarding land use goals and is a good tool for strategic planning. The general plan guides more detailed planning, such as station planning.
Developing and maintaining an urban structure that serves housing, leisure and business life requires the preparation of a general plan covering the entire city and the definition of up-to-date strategic goals. Long-term strategic planning is important for the city's sustainable growth and development.
At Riihimäki, master plan work is done on the principle of continuous planning. The general plan is revised, updated and supplemented on a rolling basis. It can be done, for example, with sub-master plan-level land use plans and general and development plans, or with themes covering the entire city. Continuous general planning gives an up-to-date overall picture of the city's land use development. It helps in scheduling and preparing for more detailed design projects.
In accordance with the principle of continuous planning, the general plan 2050 work will update the current one general plan 2035.
The general plan 2050 to be prepared is a comprehensive, general land use and traffic plan for the entire city of Riihimäki, which aims for the year 2050. The general plan will contribute to the development of Riihimäki in a sustainable way in the future in accordance with the RakasRiksu2035 strategy. The general plan is drawn up with legal effect and it guides site planning and other more detailed planning in other parts, except in the area of the partial general plan of Kalmu, which became law in 2015.
The purpose of the work is to revise, update and deepen the Riihimäki master plan 2013 prepared in the previous master plan period 2017–2035. The master plan is prepared step by step in cooperation with residents, stakeholders and experts, and the city council decides on its approval. General planning is done according to the principle of continuous planning, i.e. the general plan is checked, updated, supplemented and implemented on a rolling basis. Continuous general planning gives an up-to-date overall picture of the city's land use development. It helps in scheduling and preparing for more detailed design projects.
In the planning of the master plan, all existing plans and studies as well as wider regional studies are used. The reports prepared for the previous master plan round have been supplemented and updated in accordance with the principles of the rolling master plan. In addition, clarification and supplementary needs have been identified in connection with e.g. sustainable movement, climate change and energy. The reports will be supplemented and updated throughout the planning process.
Explanations of the proposal phase
Dimensioning and the built environment
Transport
Nature, recreation and landscape
Climate and circular economy
Environmental disturbances
In the initial phase, the master plan 2050 is announced and the participation and evaluation plan (OAS) is published. In OAS, the principles and methods of participation and interaction to be followed in the preparation of the formula and in the evaluation of the effects of the formula are defined. The current situation of the General Plan 2050 and the starting points for planning have been compiled in a separate report.
Commencement announcement 27.11.2022
Participation and evaluation plan
General plan 2050 current situation and planning starting points report
In addition, in the initial phase, the goals of the general plan are formed, which aim for the year 2050. The steering group has prepared the goals for consideration by the city board. The city council approved the goals of the general plan 2050 in its meeting on 19.12.2022.
In the initial phase, an official consultation in accordance with Section 66 of the Land Use and Construction Act will also be organized.
On February 8.2.2023, XNUMX, an information and discussion event was organized in Riksula about the goals and the participation and evaluation plan. The information and discussion event was a resident event open to all. The residents' meeting was held presentation thereby penetrate the process and starting points of the general formula. In addition, it was recorded as a summary memorandum on issues raised by the participants.
In the draft phase, the preparation material for the master plan is prepared based on the set goals and initial data. The preparation material includes, among other things, a draft general plan. In connection with the preparation of the preparation material for the general plan, an impact assessment is also carried out.
The Riihimäki city council approved the general plan 2050 draft for viewing on December 18, 2023. The preparation material for the general plan was available for viewing from January 15.1 to February 15.2.2024, 4 at the office center Vetur (Eteläinen Asemakatu XNUMX) and on this website. The availability was announced in an announcement in Aamuposti and on the city's website.
Plan map of the Riihimäki general plan 2050 draft
Plan description of the Riihimäki general plan 2050 draft
During the viewing, there was an opportunity to express opinions about the material. Statements were requested from the necessary authorities and communities. Opinions and statements are processed by the city council.
On 24.1.2024 January XNUMX, an information and discussion session was held for the participants about the preparation material of the general plan in the community hall in Riksula. At the event, the general plan's starting points, process and preparation material were reviewed in the form of a presentation. In addition, the participants had the opportunity to give feedback on the material. A memorandum of the issues raised by the participants was recorded as a summary of the event.
Memorandum and summary of the briefing and discussion session
The general plan proposal is prepared based on the feedback received from the draft and the impact assessment. If necessary, further investigations and inspections are carried out.
The Riihimäki City Council approved the master plan proposal for public viewing on 2.12.2024 December 16.12.2024. The master plan proposal material was on display from 31.1.2025 December 4 to XNUMX January XNUMX at the Veturi office (Eteläinen Asemakatu XNUMX) and on this website. The public viewing was announced by means of an announcement in the Aamuposti newspaper and on the city's website.
Material of the master plan proposal:
Plan map of the Riihimäki general plan 2050 proposal
Appendix map 2050 of the Riihimäki general plan 1 plan map, cultural history
Appendix map 2050 of Riihimäki's general plan 2 plan map, nature values
Plan description of the Riihimäki general plan 2050 proposal
Riihimäki master plan 2050 impact assessment and carbon calculation
The legally effective main map and legally effective supplementary maps with regulations are also available at the Riihimäki Map Service.
It was possible to submit a complaint about the proposed master plan during the viewing period. Complainants who have provided their address will be notified of the municipality's reasoned position on the complaint submitted in accordance with Section 65 of the Land Use and Building Act. Statements will be requested from the necessary authorities and communities.
An information and discussion event for participants regarding the master plan proposal materials was organized on Wednesday, January 8.1.2025, 17.30 at 3:XNUMX p.m. at Antoni's house (Öllerinkatu XNUMX).
Summary of the information and discussion session
An official consultation will be held on the plan proposal after it is available for viewing, when the reminders and statements have been received (MRL § 66, MRA § 18).
After the proposal phase, minor changes and additions can be made to the formula if necessary. If substantial changes are made to the proposal, the proposal will be considered again.
The city government processes the general plan proposal and any reminders with their counterparts, and presents the plan's approval to the city council. The city council decides on the approval of the master plan. The approval of the formula will be announced with an announcement.
Information about the decision will be sent to those members of the municipality and to the authors of the reminders who, while the plan was visible, have requested it in writing and at the same time indicated their address, in accordance with Section 67 of the Land Use and Construction Act.
The council's approval decision can be appealed to the Hämeenlinna Administrative Court during the 30-day appeal period. There is a possibility to further appeal the decision of the Administrative Court to the Supreme Administrative Court. The general plan enters into force if no appeals are filed against it, or after legal proceedings, if the appeals are rejected.
General plan architect
Vitality
Urban planner
Vitality
Planning Manager
Vitality