Helsinki

by Josephine Kim

  • Helsinki: An Introduction

    Since its independence from Russia in 1917, the city of Helsinki has expanded its borders over time to encompass a region. The sum of “Helsinki” consists of three areas (in…

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    Helsinki: Global City Theory

    Questions: What are the origins of Helsinki as a node in the ICT global production network?  How did Helsinki go from specialization in the forestry industry to global recognition as…

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    Helsinki: Anxious Modernity

    Questions: What has come to define the history of street life and urbanization in Helsinki? How can Helsinki youth’s perspectives and experiences deepen our understanding of the city’s modernity? According…

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    Helsinki: Waste

    Questions: “When was a sewer system built in your city, and what was the context?” How is the history of Helsinki’s wastewater management told?  The history of wastewater management in…

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