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Published in 6/2020 - Development

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Return of the Industry

Text Lee Marable Images Lee Marable

The photos represent a part of a survey by the author consisting of over 70 ground level retail spaces in the suburb of Malminkartano in northern Helsinki.

Integrating industry within the urban fabric of our cities could contribute to their long-term sustainability. In the Malminkartano district of Helsinki, many principles presently considered radical have been on trial for some 30 years – with successes, failures and potential takes for the future. 

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