yleiskaavoitusta

Yleiskaavoitus is the process of preparing the yleiskaava, the general land-use plan for a municipality or region in Finland. The yleiskaava provides long-term goals and guidelines for how land and water areas should be used and developed, including where housing, services, industry, and transportation should be located, as well as the protection of nature, cultural values, and landscapes. It also designates broad zones and important corridors and sets priorities for infrastructure and services.

The yleiskaava acts as a framework for more detailed planning. It guides subsequent zoning decisions and the allocation of building rights in detailed plans (asemakaava). The plan must be prepared in alignment with regional planning instruments, such as maakuntakaava, and with national planning objectives, while taking into account environmental, ecological, and cultural considerations.

The planning process is led by the municipality’s planning authority, with input from regional authorities, state bodies, stakeholders, and residents. Typical steps include data collection and scenario work, drafting, public display and hearings, consideration of statements, and final adoption by the municipal council. After adoption, the yleiskaava informs subsequent zoning and permitting decisions in the detailed planning stage.

Yleiskaavoitus is usually revised every several years to reflect demographic, economic, and policy changes. Public participation is open to residents and organizations through statements and consultation rounds.