kaavamaisuudesta
Kaavamaisuus, also known as planning and zoning in Finland, refers to the legal framework and processes that regulate the use, development, and protection of land and its natural and built environments. It is governed primarily by the Planning and Building Act and the Environment Act, which create a structured system of local and regional planning to balance urban growth, infrastructure needs and environmental protection.
At the basic level, municipalities prepare community plans (kaavaprojektit) that set out spatial and land‑use goals
The planning process typically involves public hearings, expert analyses and, where necessary, revisions that address environmental
Kaavamaisuus is designed to prevent haphazard development, protect natural resources, ensure coherent urban infrastructure and create