The Helsinki of 2050 is a boldly urban metropolis pulsating with life. Urban Helsinki means: more street-level shops in blocks of flats, bicycle lanes, the clatter of trams, coffee at the market place, international flavour, urban productivity, beach saunas, district events and pedestrian streets. Urban Helsinki means more city in the city. In terms of structure, Helsinki is a denser city, with more centres formed out of layers of workplaces, housing and recreational activities resembling small towns. These ”towns within the city” are socially and geographically equal. Next to rail traffic, riding a bicycle is one of the more efficient means of transport for moving between these centres. In the centres, the pedestrian is king. Pedestrian streets and facilities opening up to the street can be found throughout Helsinki. People gather in public places to hold their own events, meet one another, spend time and work, regardless of the season and time of day. Helsinki is also a lively city in the winter.