Opinion Piece — 1.6.2019

Suburban Places at Urban Density

Text Lee Marable

Has the historic lack of urbanity in Finland’s capital area created a set of contemporary urban conditions which are not conducive to city life?

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Published in 6 – 2019 - Economy

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