taajamista
Taajamista refers to the process of increasing population and built-up density within existing urban areas, rather than expanding into rural land. In practice, it means infill development on vacant lots, redevelopment of underused sites (brownfields), and higher-density, mixed-use projects that integrate housing with services and transport. The goal is to make land use more efficient, support sustainable mobility, and protect surrounding countryside from further development.
Planning tools include changes to zoning and density allowances, long-term master plans and detailed plans, architectural
Benefits commonly cited are shorter travel distances, better access to services, and lower infrastructure costs per
In Finland, taajamista is a central objective of land-use planning policy. It is implemented through municipal