Building Blocks for the Vision and Targets, based on the Sipoo Council Seminar of March 2010

Environmental sensitivity and sustainable development

A harmonious relationship with the natural world: spending time outdoors and identifying with nature

A sense of community and respect for the individual: “everyone can participate; no-one will be left out”

An appropriately small scale

Independent, strong and self-confident individuals

Proximity – the logic of local services

Diversity and multiculturalism – all social classes represented

Humane values – equality and respect for others

A positive view of the countryside and its inhabitants

The reputation for a good quality of life – prizing spiritual values alongside material ones

Bi-/multilingualism

Fairness, comprehensive services – the area in which one lives must not influence the availability of services

Happiness and openness

Culture and traditions

Convenience and functionality

Proximity to the land, cultivated landscape, development based on aesthetic values

An appreciation of entrepreneurship and innovative thinking

Susceptibility to change, flexibility, creativity, open-mindedness, capability for regeneration

Traditional pastimes (hunting, fishing, horticulture) and sports activities

Social organisations and voluntary work, cultural activities

Extensive green areas (forests), a maritime environment and development of recreational areas

A pleasant and secure environment

Ease of mobility and diverse forms of transport (rail, road, cycle, pedestrian etc.)

A compact urban structure and vibrant villages (mobility, energy)

Social, environmental, historic landscape values (the sea, the coast, the green areas)

Energy-efficiency and future targets and requirements related to this

Proximity to the Metropolis

Financial stability and independence

Freedom of choice

Reliability of organic and local food supplies

Systematic planning and good timing