Background of Arvo
Arvo is driven by megatrends such as population growth, globalization, and digitalization, which significantly influence and challenge housing practices. The rise of remote work, particularly post-Covid-19, has necessitated adjustments to the everyday experience of working from home.
Climate change further accentuates the need for reform, emphasizing energy efficiency, carbon-neutral energy solutions, and a dense urban structure. Ongoing urbanization and the prevalence of smaller households signal changing trends in housing. The Arvo project strategically addresses these challenges from a business standpoint, aiming to develop innovative models for residential area development.
Mission
The Arvo project serves the practical purpose of developing real estate practices for residential area development. We also seek to foster collaboration between communities and businesses to create better and more sustainable living environments for residents.
The project’s goals include enhancing the understanding of regional housing development management, exploring the possibilities of scaling up housing development at the regional level, and addressing the institutional challenges within the business environment.
Impact
The project will generate and collect knowledge about regional housing development to enable effective development. This knowledge includes, for example, housing preferences and how they have changed in recent years. With various stakeholders contributing their unique perspectives, the project’s results gain significance in terms of impact and practical application.
The development of new models will keep housing policy on track, aware of current and future trends, and responsive to the wishes and hopes of residents.
Funding:
The project is funded by a large group of private companies and a group of cities:
The Confederation of Finnish Construction Industries RT
The Housing Finance and Development Centre of Finland, Ara
A-Insinöörit Ltd
Hartela-yhtiöt Ltd
Peab Ltd
Redeve Ltd
TA-Rakennuttaja Ltd
YIT Ltd
Y-Säätiö sr
Setlementtiasunnot Ltd
The City of Espoo
The City of Helsinki
The City of Järvenpää
The City of Tampere