For the eyebrows! - short descriptions of the competition's ideas

There were 197 proposals for the Imatrankoski development competition. Of these, 155 proposers gave permission to publish the idea. The descriptions of the public proposals are here below. The descriptions are written by the proposers themselves.

1. 1. Participatory budgeting as part of the development of Imatrankoski 2. Crime scene walks in Imatra 3. Imatra's big personalities in the street scene in the summer with a sense of humor 4. Koskenpartaa, a Central European oasis of restaurants and cafes

1. The city allocates annually a share of participatory budgeting to implement the ideas and development of this area (model e.g. from Kitka) 2. Qr-coded crime scene walk for Imatra 3. Czars, empresses, Hitlers and many other famous people are connected to the history of Imatra. Imatra's Impi or Valtionhotellin's ghost tma It would be great if you could meet them in different areas of the city center, e.g. in the summertime, and program services could be bought, for example, for larps from different eras for work communities, class trips, etc. 4. Let's develop together with the help of local companies, educational institutes and, for example, a TV format, from a pedestrian street to a European cafe/restaurant street. Plantings etc. could also play their part here

2. Living room with parks to the center.

When the center starts to shine with empty properties, and there are no newcomers. Let's demolish those empty properties,
the bases of the demolished properties are renewed in a park-like manner. As the pool area is now. For youth, a skate park, concrete
as a building material. Park-like winding paths are paved or paved. A playground for small children, not in the same way
like the vast majority of current Imatra parks (the standard, of course, the same in all). Sufficiently large paved/concrete paved ones
areas that enable the setting up of stages/tents if necessary, e.g. for rides or other events.
Green areas for easy maintenance. And an allocation to take care of all this!

3. Traffic circle to replace the traffic light intersection of Helsingintie and Imatrankoskentie.

I propose a roundabout at the traffic light intersection in the center to make traffic flow more smoothly. How do traffic lights work?
it hurts: in the morning you have to stand in the red for a long time even though there is no traffic and during rush hour, especially after rapids bridges
when turning left onto Helsingintie at the same time as pedestrians, the green lights slow down the traffic,
the lights quickly change to red.
In addition, e.g. now on the Friday evening of Imatranajje, the traffic lights are out of order and the traffic jam is dangerous
with dodge triangles.
In the middle of the traffic circle, nice flower plantings etc. to cheer up

4. Children's traffic park

There are traffic parks in many cities, but not in Imatra. There are playgrounds, as well as a skatepark, but the smaller ones would be extremely interested in riding in "traffic" safely with scooters. Traffic rules practice for the coming school years and a review of the rules for those who are already in school. Employing effect, as well as a kiosk nearby for additional income.

5. Saturday call

Kulmul Performance stage for use. Possibility to perform music every Saturday from 12 to 14 pm on stage. Invited callers or volunteers. From reservations to use.

6 An active playground for children

Let's get people moving and shopping while the children have something meaningful to do at the same time. In other words, a playground will be built where there will be a variety of activities for children. The park can be an exercise theme park shared by all, which increases the attractiveness of the center of Imatra.

7. Swimming pool for corners

A swimming pool in the center would bring customers to cafes and restaurants without its own cafeteria. There could be a vending machine where you can buy refreshments. And to that side also an in-ground swimming pool like in "real cities" where the services work".

8. Umbrellas over the city

In various parts of Europe, the core centers of cities have been decorated with colorful umbrellas by placing them e.g. over markets and streets. Colorful umbrellas could be installed on Koskenparta and Koskitori. The theme can be, for example, Imatra's colors, logo, etc. Some of the shadows could be illuminated, for example, with LED lamps, which would bring brightness and a sense of security in the dark. This would be quite an affordable and cost-effective act that would brighten up the street scene. The children would definitely like the theme and it also brings shade to the area in hot weather, not to mention the rain. We would bring a European happy and uplifting atmosphere to the city. 🙂

9. Miracle on ice

To cheer up the winter season, a field for "bow skaters" would be frozen on the surface of the new market (between Kuohu and Valtsu). It would be easy to organize winter events with different themes in the area.

10. Revival of Imatra rapids and Imatra

Swimming hall and sports hall at the rapids of Imatra. Expansion of the Varpasaari camping area to e.g. the Virranpuisto side. Warehouse-style restaurants along Vuoksi, on the side of the Imatra rapids for the summer. Maybe an in-ground pool in connection with the swimming hall.

11. Versatile Imatrankoski

Around Valtionhotelli, you could plan more of a park area and a small walking path along which you could even have Imatra's history from the times, etc. Plantings that fit the style of the waltz would be good. Many people have also asked about the playground. And some markets, festivals in connection with the rides or even for the previous week (related to food, drink) could work. It would also be good to think of some kind of music festival. If you could attract clothing stores, for example by reducing rents at first. And maybe the bowling alley could work better in the center? In connection with the rapids shows, live music sometimes and a light show could work in the dark evening, if there was a show later in the evening.

12. Indoor playground

An indoor playground could be built in the center, which would attract families with children to the center all year round. This would also promote the use of other services and staying in the center.

13. The living room of the people of Imatra, which brings people together - new urban spaces for children and adults to use

In that area, at the city end of Valtionhotelli's park, a functional, aesthetically suitable summertime terrace cafe will be built, where you can walk from the summer theater, the park, and the downtown shopping streets. A high-quality Imatra-themed playground for children, an exercise park for adults and a dog park will be placed nearby to get people to come and move. The parking spaces will be located next to the hotel and the others away from the current asphalt area. In addition, a multipurpose light stage solution for events will be placed in the area. A nature trail for the whole family will be made along the edge of the rapids, which schools etc. can use. In addition, a fun service map of the area's services is needed.

14. Walkers band

It would be nice if you could get a walkers band for Imatra, Tero is ready to make rock and rap songs.

15. Koskentor

The goal is to get people to the center of Imatra, to the corners of the locals' mouths

- the city maintains stalls and offers companies a pop-up for market vendors and free trade for others, but the condition is that the renter commits to use it regularly for a certain period of time.

16. Intercompany

Sports competitions between companies are organized on the pedestrian street, where, for example, yard games are played playfully/semi-seriously in the style of inter-school sports competitions. The sport can also be basketball, etc. An easily/affordably implemented sport. Let's involve local entrepreneurs/companies operating in the downtown area in a joint event to create a common spirit, so that in the future more joint activities will be born, which the village is a bit tired at the moment. A positive goodwill event would gather a crowd from both the company side and the consumer side, and it would be easy to create a continuation of the event.

17. The rapid also boils at corners

Art experience at the corners! Artworks have already been made in the area of ​​the center of Imatra, e.g. to the bottom of the wading pool at the Koskipuisto playground and to Inkerinaukki and the button corner. These have significantly improved the overall appearance of the city center. When the art is skillfully made and the message carefully thought out, it can at best be an experience and a thing to remember for tourists and locals. Since Imatra is a national wonder and the thing that our city is known for is the rapids, this would also be suitable as the subject of a work of art, a mural. A work of art would fit nicely on the wall of Imatrankoski's patisserie (view facing the playground). Or/also you could fit art related to the flow on the wall of the fake house.

18. "Kuppakeskus" on the site of Vääräntalo

The kind of shops where the people of Imatra have to travel to Lappeenranta. Playground for children; either free or HopLop type. Some Normal-type convenience store for young people. Postal services to the city center.

19. Bring life to Koskenpartaa with weekly events on the event stage

Let's take advantage of the almost always empty event stage in Koskenpartaa by organizing low-threshold events every week. So that the event stage becomes a gathering place for the townspeople, where things happen regularly. It doesn't have to be expensive performers, but local clubs, organizations and performers on stage for various events. The events bring people to the street, increase the well-being and sense of community of the townspeople, and at the same time bring customers to the companies.

20. Imatran's Cat Café. Name suggestions: Miukkis, Miuskis, MiuskisMauskis, Kissakulma. You can also organize a separate vote for the name or a contest to come up with the name.

Cat cafe for Imatra. There is no actual cat cafe in South Karelia, so one could attract people here. The idea of ​​the cat cafe is that you can socialize with cats while having a coffee. It might also be possible to adopt a cat. This way it would be easier for found animals to find a home. An employee of the cafe would come before the cafe opens to feed the cats.

21. Finland's Largest IMATRA Street Flea.

In the circled area on the map, the roadsides are filled with sales tables and stalls, and the streets are closed to traffic during the event. The event could be a 2-day event and open to companies and individuals, where the price of the sales table could be 50e-100e, billed to the city.

We also get people moving to brick-and-mortar stores that will also benefit from the event. The example of the event is when I visited Nurnberg, Germany in 2017, there just happened to be a similar street flea in the middle of the city, which was a great event and I remembered it. Why wouldn't it also work on Imatra.

22. Car-free Koskipuisto / Imatrankoski bridges

In connection with the development of Ivonranta, the construction of a new bridge from Ivonranta to Onnela and the consecration of the Imatrankoski bridges for pedestrians and businesses.

23. Button children's place

A place where children and parents could meet each other inside Imatrankoski. There would be entertainment for children: toys, slides, bouncy castles. Adults can have a coffee. Various themed evenings would be organized in the space: a children's disco, a Halloween event, an egg hunt at Easter, a meeting with Santa Claus at Christmas. It would also be possible to rent the space for organizing birthday parties. With the space, children get to create friendships. The space also enables new contacts for those who may not have playmates outside the home. It would also be great if there was an exciting and unifying pastime for the children during the holidays!

24. Park meals for under 16s

The playgrounds in the center could offer free park meals for children under 16 years of age. For example, during the summer months. The purpose of the idea is to support the well-being of the underprivileged and increase the attraction of families with children to the downtown area with free meals. Any child or young person under the age of 16 can join the park meal. Advance registration is not required.

25. Imatra, the cradle of culture

A community tent / point / office space would be set up at Kulkiem market, on the stage or in its immediate vicinity. This space would be intended for artists, actors, communities, etc. from Imatra. The purpose of the space is to offer Imatra know-how in a visible place. Any resident or employee of Imatra can reserve space for one day/year. This could be an example of a musician, craftsman, congregation, etc., who can do whatever they want at the point on the day reserved for them, for example perform, sell, gather, etc. This event would also have its own event page and social media, from which you can follow who is on duty during the week and at what time they are there. Everything is free

26. Theme months for street photography

People are brought to the area by various events, maggarafests, bbq events, breastfeeding races. In addition to these, the center could be refreshed with different themes. RMJ festivals had palm trees and other props, which gave the summery and sunny event more of a "southern mood".. In winter there are Christmas lights, but even that could be boosted bigger with additional art on the streets and display windows, etc.. In autumn, a Halloween-themed "haunted street". In the spring, for example, people in wind suits (dolls) to rush to the windows.. Different attractions of the cities in mini form, vehicles. The kind of wonder that cannot be seen at every corner. The theme changes every month, so there's always something new to see!

27. Having fun with cleanliness and hanging out places!

Depending on how much money is being distributed in this pattern, some of it should absolutely go to maintaining general cleanliness! I just introduced Imatra to the guests: Inkerinaukio's pool was hideously dirty, some of the plants withered from the heat and the trash was not emptied. As I recall, Uutisvuoksi investigated this last year and the reason was revealed to be a lack of maintenance personnel. New ideas are of course great, but as long as there is no time to maintain the existing ones, the embarrassment increases. As a newer idea, let's throw the city's picnic park on the site of the demolished OP's house. It was good to listen to the stories on stage and even sit in the apple tree (pollinators!) or swing on the big swings (see Joensuu!)

28. Ice statue

Pipework will be installed in the stream bed on either side of the bridge for the winter. The frost is constantly sprayed with water, which freezes into a beautiful statue. The pipeline has several nozzles at different heights. The icy statue is illuminated from the outside or inside with LED lights or laser lights. The height of Vuoksi's fall can be enough for pressure. For the summer, it is worthwhile to move the pipeline away. Building instructions can be obtained from Italy. I saw similar ones in Marcialonga skiing. There were these statues in many small villages along the riverbed.

29. Event

Imatra is a summer town and all your efforts should be directed to the summer! I think there could be more performers on the stage of the pedestrian street to draw people to the street and terraces. Hits, Finnish pop and maybe even Finnish rap, which attracts a younger crowd. There are at least 2 food festival-like weekends in the summer. Some slightly bigger chain restaurant (quiet weeks would not be so significant) would be a must in the center. Currently, the options are Rosso and Sula. Many go to Lappeenranta just to eat at a restaurant.

30. Tourist trap

It's really easy to drive past Imatra, but it would also be easy to stop at the "corners". A tourist inspects the place and stops if - there are good signs with distance markings - you can see the offer from the car window - parking is easy, cheap and close by. So come visit and write comments.

31. Increase activity and traffic to Imatrankoski

1. Opening the pedestrian street to car traffic when there is no summer season or other events. 2. Imatrankoski needs its own residents' association, which does active work in the name of comfort and activity. Fix the seats. 3. Fix safety. Although night patrols to monitor the general safety of all centers. The city could even try as a pilot as an external service how it would work. 4. With the cooperation of the city, kippa and building control, the facades of the properties are fixed, graffiti is hidden, and general cleanliness is increased.

32. Non-stop Marketplace

The pedestrian street and/or the market square could be harnessed as a free marketplace: free for merchants for small stalls/carts and a good-sized indoor flea market in a similar way for private individuals. Sales points can be reserved for e.g. a week at a time, both with a queue if there is a rush. It would be easy to manage the queue with online booking, which the users of the points of sale could edit with regard to their own bookings. Invoicing (moderate fine payment) only in the event that the point of sale was not implemented during the validity of the reservation. The Free Market would attract producers and small entrepreneurs, and the resulting versatility of the offer would also attract customers of all ages.

33. For the sake of the children

Imatra does not have an indoor playground of any kind. For example, hoplop or Leos playground, or even someone's own playground, would be perfect for the "center" of Imatra. Wall climbing, like in the good old days in the rapids, a sea of ​​balls, a trampoline, building a castle with blocks, etc. Now you have to go to Lappeenranta if you want an indoor playground. Otherwise, the children could come up with things to do in the corners, when there are children, there are parents and everyone wins.

34. life and wealth of events for the hometown

In Kulmi, for example, an empty hotel property could be renovated into a library/meeting place in connection with which there could be a cafe, courses and workshops could be organized there, there could be a language bath/language cafe for immigrants where people from the Havanese could help in learning the Finnish language and broaden their world view. That way, you could organize, for example, pole-walking groups for the elderly or fairy tales for children, food truck events and street flea markets could be held on the pedestrian street. the playground could have e.g. meals and company for children who are home alone in the summer. That is, a job for a few babysitters/youth counselors, etc.

35. Ideas for other places too!

The corners and Vuoks's stem. That's where the money is! Put something new here for the rest of us taxpayers!

36. Ideas for other places too!

The corners and Vuoks's stem. That's where the money is! Put something new here for the rest of us taxpayers!

37. Pop Up Street

The city could offer/pay the rent of vacant commercial premises for a month or two, so that entrepreneurs/chains could set up a pop-up store/cafe etc. company in Imatrankoski with a low threshold. Consequently, new shops draw people to the center to explore, and the courage to jump into entrepreneurship and permanent business grows. Certainly, permanent stores/cafes/cupolas, etc. etc. would be created as a result of the event, which would remain in the streetscape. Even for many starting entrepreneurs, saving on rent for the first months can be a big helping factor to venture into entrepreneurship, because money is saved for other things at the beginning. For example, for offers during the event.

38. Restaurant ship/ships for the current.

Restaurant ship/ships for the current

39. Mitra premises and town hall

Mitra would be able to significantly reduce the price of the premises to be rented. It is complete idiocy to keep premises on empty corners when there are no entrepreneurs there if the prices are not dropped. There are no costs when they are empty, I guess even someone there realizes it. Tourists and customers bark at the so-called "center" when it looks so shabby and there is nothing there. Now to offer companies more affordable premises! Otherwise, you can't get any life there. Väärätalo for renovation and it has a perfect place for a town house, there would also be a nice lunch restaurant downstairs. The rooms could probably easily be used as office spaces.

40. Better appearance and savings in water and maintenance costs

Better appearance and savings on water and maintenance costs, than putting an additional interior on the street. Found in my company's selection. I had offered the idea to imits, the city's gardener and environmental activists last year. And besides, what a good image, if Imatra helps the activities of local entrepreneurs.

41. Indoor playground

An indoor playground for children and young people in an empty commercial space. Trampolines, slides, climbing walls/stands. Where would there be fun activities for people of different ages and the opportunity to move around?

42. A cozy city

I would like a youth group from Imatra that would carry out street paintings, graffiti, decoration with plants, for example, and then a group that would hold an event where important issues regarding Imatra would be discussed. Both about bullying and crime and what causes them

43. Imatrankoski center becomes active

The idea is to preserve the city's significant building (Väärätalo) as vibrant and useful for the people of Imatra of different ages. The idea is a beautiful, functional building where the elderly and children would meet. Ideanahan this has been seen around the world, as a concept, a service building with living space for virile elderly people and a care unit for children, in Finnish, a kindergarten. The building would also have facilities for healthcare units and companies that serve both the elderly and families with children. At the same time, a framework is created where it is possible for different generations to get to know each other and spend quality time in the same environment

44. Luminous Imatra - Flow from the river, power from the current, light from the power. (Slogan)

The idea literally brings a brighter future to Imatrankoski. It also connects the basic element of Imatra to the idea on a thought level, i.e. the Vuoksi flowing through the city, which also produces electricity and further light. Imatrankoski will be turned into a spatial light art work like the Helsinki Lux event, but different from Lux in that the most interesting buildings and milieus of "Kulmi" will be illuminated and decorated with spectacular light art all year round. The goal is to create the most beautiful and experiential illuminated city center in the whole country, where illuminating experiences and the play of light will be seen from afar and all year round.

45. Crab Sat

Have a crab party in the corners, even in July at the turn of August. Saturday of course. Tables that would be sold to companies or private groups. Evening event with live music. Local products directly from Saimaa and the fields. Maybe from local bakeries.

46. ​​Digital wall of artists

We will install an all-weather outdoor projector that works all the time, showing the works of contemporary Finnish artists. There is a QR code with each work, which you can use to get more information about the painting and the author. Through the link found in the QR code, you can also buy an NFT copy of the painting. At the discretion of the organizers, the purchase of a digital copy can be a charitable act in the form of fundraising. The virtual gallery should be developed to several thousand works of art and updated with at least 50 new works per week. Artists' works are uploaded through an online account. The project manager only validates the works before publishing them in the digital gallery.

47. Public transport

A long story short

48. Knobs to the southeast. Youth band competition.

Band competition for young musicians and music makers.

49. Tuonela stream

Now that cremation ashes can be 'thrown' into the stream, you can make a pier for it. A quiet shelter for the beach for the family, Karjala has a strong link to the Kalevala mythology, so the name of the place would be Tuonela stream along Vuoksi. The church would probably join the project and this could be advertised nationally. It would be free for the people of Imatra, but the people from outside the area paid a few tens of 'ashes' for throwing. As black humor, you can advertise that in the past people traveled to Imatra to jump off the bridge, now we throw you in the stream. On weekends, when many relatives would have said goodbye to their loved ones, the event would culminate in a rapids show.

50. Productizing the wrong brand (double)

Expanding the event to the entire city center - Inkerinaukio, Kävelykatu Koskenparras and Nepparintori for use. A part of the beautiful pedestrian street to be covered, a performance stage for Inkerinaukio, more terraces. More programs for Nepparintor. The area comes alive with events. Support is needed to implement and expand international events. Väärätalo to be renovated, affordable accommodation there, in the style of Omena. Väärätalo needs funding in order to operate there. A good 'Wrong Shopping Center' is a Brand in itself, Extreme experiences there, such as 'Wrong nightclub with wrong drinks, wrong orchestras and wrong-legged dancers.' You could go around the wrong house if Napinkulma is demolished. At Pinpinkulma, you could make a Round Park, i.e. a Round Park, so that it wouldn't always be so angular.

51. Easy Fit

The upper floor of Väärätalo could fit a good-sized Easy Fit gym if only an entrepreneur could be found. The Easy Fit gym is a nationwide gym based on the Franchising entrepreneurship of the S group. Customers, both local and visiting members of the hall, can visit at the same time. Easy Fit is available in all gyms in Finland, which also attracts people from other areas to visit. The nearest EasyFit gym is in Savonlinna. So you don't have to put the gym at street level and it's open from morning to night and in some places 24 hours a day, which means life also XNUMX hours a day... and if a chain is interested in a sports store downstairs, why not...

52. Entertainment center Imatra

A swimming hall/spa instead of a fake house. Roof for the pedestrian street. The button corner is replaced by a park. Let's turn the center into an entertainment/event center that serves tourism. Let's take a model from Lapland and make Imatra a tourist destination similar to, for example, Levi. The weather in Europe is starting to be such that Central Europeans are starting to look for cooler places for the summer, you have to know how to take advantage of this.

53. A house of art in the wrong way

Vääräntalo should be made a permanent "demolition house art destination", i.e. the different spaces of the house would be filled with spectacular art experiences realized by professionals, in the same way as the Crimean house recently. It would be a great art center, combining exhibitions, studios, a cafe and an event space in the same building.

54. Small animal city park

An animal park in connection with the children's playground, where there is also the possibility of dining.

55. Attractive Christmas street

The city would be significantly more attractive at Christmas time if the Christmas lighting were extended along Tainionkoskentie all the way to Mäkkäri and on the other side, Helsingintie, to S-market. Now the surrounding Imatra has been completely forgotten and the focus is only on the pedestrian street. Many tourists also get lost in the side streets, which also have shops, restaurants, etc. Maybe the lights would attract the locals to sometimes deviate from the usual routes. Just look at old photos from Tainionkoskentie!

56. Development of the flow

The development of the river, whether it's a sauna world or something like that, we have an extremely nice river in the middle of the city, we should invest in this, there are not many cities in Finland where the river flows in the middle of the city.

57. The magic of winter at Imatrankoski

After the summer season, artificial ice on / near the fountain. In the same way as in Central European countries at Christmas markets. Paid or free activities for artificial ice, e.g. disco, wood rake, etc. Skate rental, nearby restaurants/cafes. Hot wine, cocoa, etc.

58. Trade hall

In the shopping hall there were products from local producers, as well as foodstuffs, handicrafts, cafes and small restaurants. A meeting place for people where you can also shop and thus support local producers. The shopping mall would also certainly attract tourists and bring more tourists.

59. Longing for corners

Rapids shows must not close the bridge in summer. People have to know how to behave and walk without a boss. Tivoli or the circus in the summer in the city center area so that they are not always out of the way. 6 posters were posted on the road each time with an advertisement, e.g. 'What's happening in Imatra, come hang out with us on the corners' This way people can see what's happening here on the Imatra website and maybe get inspired to come. If possible, the city should be able to attract chain stores to the corners in one way or another. I would like to ask the people of Imatra which shops would be the ones you would use and need, because the people of Imatra are also a permanent customer base. All existing and future shops that can be found must be advertised.

60. Child parking, shopping for help

Lapsi parked to help with shopping. Since so many municipal, parish ekhva, etc. places are already around the corner, it would be great to be able to leave the child in the parking lot while you go to wait in line at Kela or make an appointment at the dentist, etc. The place would be at the playground of the rapids park, where there is already a playground. And because it's already a good start. Fenced area, but in such a way that the views are not blocked in either direction. . Inside the former post office, there are certainly spaces for an "office" and play and woodworking spaces inside. And if the parking fee could remain reasonable or non-existent, it would guarantee support for inclusion.

61. Beautiful, pretty market stalls or canopies for the market

To make entry to the market as easy as possible for sellers, stalls or canopies provide protection for the products, and beautifully constructed stalls would increase the attractiveness of the market area. Stalls should be made so that they can be easily modified or decorated according to themes, e.g. Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, etc. And a decent sales point for coffee. Yes, you have to get coffee at the market. The sale of a travel trailer looks boring

62. The center is buzzing 1

An outdoor flea market open to everyone and an area for it. Either Koskipuisto or central square. A fixed day and time for it. Sometimes there could also be antique flea days. Clear rules and everyone is welcome to sell their goods there.

63. Working Corner!

The idea is to bring people to the city center and make life easier for everyone in the city center area. 

First of all, the area should be expanded to touch businesses up to the end of Lappeentie 1. The businesses of the area cooperate to implement a collection pass, stamps are collected in the pass, e.g. a stamp for the buyer of a product/service over fifteen euros, and after ten stamps a gift card worth e.g. 50 euros to a shop in the area of ​​their choice, which the businesses of the area pay jointly . 2. The button corner will be demolished and replaced by a market! 3. A covered area protecting the koskenparta from the rain from the platform to Matinkatu. 4. The part behind the false house, which is not protected, will be demolished and replaced by access and a parking space for cars. Would connect Matinkatu and Jukankatu area! 5. Instead of traffic lights, a roundabout to streamline traffic at the Tainionkoskentie/ Imatrankoskentie/ Helsingintie intersection!

64. Living wall

The end of the building opening onto Koskenpartaa (Koskenparras 8, Napinkaari 1) is dominant, but looks very "empty" and anemic, directly facing the active part of the pedestrian street. On the wall in question, a large LED board could be installed on the free surface (see Ukonniemi baseball stadium), where the subjects would change non-stop. Live pictures of Imatra day, Makkara Festari, sports events, Erämessu, Imatra races, rapids show, fishing in Vuos, etc. There are topics to be found. I would leave out corporate advertisements, unless they are directly related to supporting tourism. The board could also stop local residents to enliven the pedestrian street and a good information board for tourists.

65. Central Square

Let's break down the so-called remove the wrong house and make a market square, which can also be used as parking spaces and an event area.

66. Cherry park

When the building at the corner of the button is demolished, I suggest that the plot could be made into a Kirsikkapuisto with benches and maybe something else. When the cherries bloom, you could attach an event to it and the townspeople to admire the blossoming. (As is done in many countries). I would suggest this.😊

67. Flowering street

The street scene is decorated with a large number of sunflowers, which can, for example, form a labyrinth, or otherwise be arranged in a fun way as its own island. The implementation takes place in such a way that public communities, schools, institutions, companies and private entities design their own sunflower-themed arrangement of living sunflowers. These works are combined into one whole. For this, of course, a challenge campaign is needed in good time, so that the communities can grow in time for the summer. The most innovative layout can be awarded! Sunflowers would also have an important symbolic value in support of war-torn Ukraine (Ukraine's national flower). The area must be accessible.

68.Väärätalo Imatra's entertainment and leisure center

In the construction of Vääräntalo, the entertainment and leisure center of Imatra, the shape of the facade will be preserved. Väärääntalo will have a cafe, a green and playground, as well as hotel and restaurant premises. Premises must be reserved for business activities and meeting rooms for the needs of companies and decision-makers. There may also be condominiums in the building. Väärätalo and the opposite building are connected by an architecturally suitable covered cafe terrace with access from one building to another. From the terrace there are views of the rapids to the bed and it also serves as a rain shelter for the audience of the stage performances, for whom there would be seats on two floors. A park-like green area and a parking lot can be built in the Napinkulma area.

69. Accessible Crown Park - Crown Park for all

Kruununpuisto in Imatra is the oldest nature reserve in Finland and has been admired from near and far throughout the ages. The park is currently overcrowded and it is almost impossible to move there with people with reduced mobility. The land is experiencing constant erosion and the railings of the rapid have been moved so far for safety that the rapid can no longer even be seen from the path. The paths can be implemented on the accessibility principle with footbridges, they can be made into a small nature tour. In addition, a raised bridge is needed for the bed of the rapids, from which you can admire the rapids. This also increases safety, because there are still people outside the railings looking when it is impossible to see the object behind the railings.

70. Cat cafe

A cafe maintained by the city's youth department/mental health workers in cooperation with e.g. Kaskivaara discovery zoo. There would be cats looking for a home in the cafe. There would be a small entrance fee to the cafe. The coffee shop would employ a special group of young people and young adults who otherwise have difficulty finding employment and finding meaningful things to do in everyday life. The cafe would also promote ethics and ecology and good spirits by selling only vegan products. This would be good for many parties and for Imatra this would be a sea route and also a tourist destination that would certainly get national attention. The city would provide the facilities and any profit would go to local mental health work.

71. Imatrankoski park and event area

The Imatrankoski park area between Kuohu and Eksote's premises. Re-landscaping and developing the park into a picnic and event area without forgetting the park's protection and green values. The park's infrastructure should be changed so that it would be possible to easily organize free and paid events for a few thousand people there. It would be especially great if there was a more accessible view of the Koski shows. I myself would be ready to work as an organizer and ideator of musical events. Free youth concert during the Imatra races, paid pop-rock festival, Black and White Theater festival, picnic events, Imatra Day program, summer cafe... There are also other areas for events...

72. "Hiisinaukio" and other little ideas

Revival of "Hiisin square" (now Nepparinaukio). Screens with a live view of the city stream, the rapid bubbling from the rapids, with advertisements about various attractions in Imatrankoski and Imatra events running in between. Aukiota to enliven cottages, which can also be rented by associations and individuals. In the summer with a summer offer, during Christmas mulled wine and Christmas tarts and Christmas products. A stand selling Italian ice cream to bring internationality. Pop-up stores with short leases around Hiisin square and on the pedestrian street. Bringing all this together in a comfortable environment, plantings, lighting and sound world. From Hiisin square, all the townspeople have their own living room.

73. Koskenparras AR arena

The Koskenparras AR arena is a unique virtual event center that offers virtual concerts, photo and art exhibitions and other experiences around the clock. We bring art to Imatrankoski and offer it to the townspeople and tourists with the help of augmented reality. By scanning the QR code, the user can access unique content on virtual stages placed around the city. Creators of creative fields can add and present their own music performances, artworks and other creations quickly and easily. Koskenparras ARareena is Imatra's new experience and attraction, where art and technology create unforgettable moments.

74. Construction of a restaurant building that matches the rest of the area's stony and granite look, together with a suitable restaurateur/company, on the site of the current flat cafe, next to the Voilaitto canal, in the "armpit" of the bridge

The appeal of a food restaurant depends on the location of the restaurant, in addition to the quality offering and good service. The best place in Imatra for an attractive restaurant built on a granite foundation and equipped with the largest windows is the area between the rapids and the canal of the power plant, more specifically the site of the current lettu cafe slightly expanded in the north direction. The place is sunny from morning to evening, next to it is the powerful Vuoksi stream in the canal, which flows all year round, as well as a rapids bed, a city stream and Imme's statue. In addition, built infrastructure such as Finland's largest hydropower plant, a dam, two bridges, a parking lot, a walk to the center and, on top of all that, the location is in the middle of the crown park.

75. lovely Imatra

Roundabout... walk. ginger statue. water pool. remove oriental lamps.. no piles of snow and no Christmas tree... a small fir tree on Nepparitori.. tainiont. To the WRONG house, ruokak.bubi..omenehotelli." grandma's apartments ..humppa you dance once a week..

76. Crooked parking lots and youth music performances

If the city buys the building in Napinkulma, they will make slanted parking spaces for cars in front of it, so that there will be more parking spaces in the core center. It could be done in two rows, so that the beaks would be opposite each other. The second row could be taken out of use if the plot was needed for construction, and at the same time a parking garage would be made under the building. An opportunity for young people or other musicians to perform on the pedestrian street stage, which would also attract customers to the shops in the area.

77. IMATRANKOSKEST IS A LIVING CITY CENTER AGAIN!

If we take into account the age structure of the people of Imatrankoski, we notice that a large part is over 50 years old and we should guarantee the availability of services near the residential area and revive the old Imatrankoski. Places where you could gather and spend time should be placed in empty properties. We would miss, for example, library services, a magazine hall, a cinema, an art gallery, working class facilities and other hobby facilities. That is, places that gathered people to gather in the city center and at the same time do business in brick-and-mortar stores and cafes. Young people also need a meeting place instead of Koskis, which would prevent vandalism and playgrounds for families with children, where there would be plenty of activities.

78. New Väärätalo

Vääräntalo's facade on Lappeentie and Matinkatu will be preserved and everything else will be demolished. A new building will be built that will at least have a hotel with ancillary services and other business space. The new building will be connected to the old facade.

79. Summer country

After dismantling the button corner, there is an inland swimming pool approx. 50 m, with some fitness equipment around. The area is surrounded by artificial grass. One sauna and kiosk. For the winter, you could freeze it for skating. Daylight saving time is from May Day to the end of September.

80. the city to be beautiful

In place of Op's house, a park to connect the market, the pedestrian street and the crown park. We organize "Make the city beautiful" talks for everyone 5-17 years old. for school children in the fall and, if necessary, in the spring for removing blemishes and tags and repairing damaged areas. When children have to clean themselves, general vandalism would probably decrease in the future. In addition, a negotiation with Mitra et al.'s landlords and local entrepreneurs about reasonable rents for business premises, so that we can revitalize the downtown brick-and-mortar stores back to the street scene. This would also enable jobs for people.

81. Bridge dances

In connection with an event or at any time, the Imatrakoski bridge and bridge dances would be closed there. A local band to play dance music. On the pedestrian street, street dances would work. In the park area, various local stalls to sell their products, not forgetting food and drink stations.

82. Kulmie art tour

In the development of corners, the aim should be to make Imatra the most beautiful city center in Finland, where both locals and tourists enjoy themselves. Corners should offer something to admire and be active. This is exactly what my idea of ​​the Kulmie art tour is based on. The objects of the art tour will be the new gigantic murals, which would be done on the walls of the buildings in 8 to 10 pieces. In addition, one object would be a painting wall where locals and tourists could leave their greetings. So that art objects can be easily found and related background information is easily accessible, a digital art tour is created that can be downloaded to your mobile phone.

83. The False Wall of Kosten

The facade of Vääräntalo will be left as a wall between Koskenparta and the new space opening behind it. In the wall, the gateway to the new one and one of the photo spots for tourists in Imatra. On the front side of the wall, the "windows" tell the history of the house with texts and pictures. In this way, Vääräntalo's life would continue in the street scene and in people's memories. The Imatra people's own stories about the house could be collected on the wall, which tourists would also like to read. A new kind of commercial park and shopping area would open up behind the wall. Small stalls, shops and a cafe. Easily rentable stores and showrooms suitable for use by small entrepreneurs and producers. A covered area in the style of a shopping mall, where e.g. a city dweller's grocery store.

84. Rose Castle

Here we have the most beautiful building in Finland, VALTIONHOTELLI. Why don't we take advantage of the already completed tourist destination and make the castle into the Rose Castle, i.e. we would build Finland's most beautiful ROSE PARK around the castle. My friend Ruusumaria Ravelin visited me today and told me about the idea competition. So... That's where the idea sat on my couch. ROSE.

85. Comic book festival for Imatra, the name of the event is ARTAMI, which is Imatra backwards and refers to a lover of art or a lover of art.

Cartoon festivals have been organized all over Finland, at least in big cities, for decades. Comics sellers can join in, that is, publishers and divars, from here at least Suma and Veijo Bruun would probably be happy to join. I myself have a huge collection of comics and it could be displayed as an exhibition / part for sale. I myself have self-published several hundred pages of comics, including two 100-page albums in the last 5 years. Of course, the festivals include exhibitions, anime and manga, and of course also a cosplay event where you can dress up as the character of a comic book hero you admire, as is always done in cosplay. For all this, big

86. Make the corners alive and vibrant

More people and activities need to be brought to the corners in order to enliven the area.

87. People to enjoy themselves in green areas

1. A picnic/theme park in the green area between the Imatrankoski church and the bridge. Bench and chair groups/tasks related to the area/history. Implementation with QR codes. Ties the area together, as a continuation of the already existing frisbee golf. 2. A dog park and forest / part of the forest are included at the end of Yöyöksytien. There are already benches at the end of the urban stream, their relocation and improvement of the area. Has now remained unfinished. Assignments related to the area / history. Implementation with QR codes. Widening and improving the paths of Ivonniemi. Benches for the route. Campfire improvement at the forefront.

88. Cleanliness

the city's help in the demolition of the so-called tiimar's business part..in place of it, for example, a car charging station etc...sit The audio for the Koski show telling about imatra...probably in the city's warehouse was good at the time....in addition, children's toys from Koskenparta down to Nepparitori...and the milieu model from Hesan Espa..

89. To the center of the gaming casino

For example, to the wrong house (when it has been repaired)

90. Public orchard for residents and guests of the city of Imatra.

Garden (5-year-old seedlings of the variety with different ripening periods) fruit trees (50-100 pieces), bushes, herbs, flowers. The garden is implemented in a specific design in landscaped areas. A garden is a place where people gather to walk, observe spring blooming, pick, take care of themselves, patronize, clean the garden, various entertainment and educational events, etc. Anyone can participate in the garden improvement competition.

91. Restaurant on the promontory

On the west side of Vuoksi, near the houses of Evälahti, there is a promontory where there are now a couple of benches. Let's make it a beach restaurant with terraces.

92. Duality

Koskipuisto is great and the pedestrian street in the center is successful. These should be tied together better. Let's turn the street separating them into two lanes.

93. Plot for a parking lot

The cooperative bank's building is to be demolished. Let's make it at least temporarily a parking lot for short-term parking. It attracts people coming from elsewhere when there is a safe parking spot. Let's make a reservation for a street cafe on the edge of the pedestrian street.

94. Mural

Let's paint a large discussion-provoking mural on the white wall of Konditoria Imatrakoski. To that east end.

95. Canopy

The square in front of Dressmann. It has been successfully improved with seating and seating groups. However, the surrounding high red brick walls with high steel posts create a monotonous and cramped atmosphere. Let's break the high wall by making a canopy over the edge passageway that goes around the square. The kind of sidewalk width that would have great lighting. It would remove the old atmosphere and bring a French-style intimate cafe atmosphere to the square

96. Business center door

There is access to the Koskentori business center from the square. Now it is difficult for an outsider to conclude that there are more movements inside. Let's change the doorway so that the entrance looks more like the main entrance and not just a sliding door in a brick wall.

97. QR ORIENTATION

As the name suggests, navigation would work by reading QR codes. There would be a starting point in the central area of ​​Imatra, from which, by reading the first code, you will be informed of the next location and additional instructions for orientation. Codes are sprinkled around the city center, e.g. at the best tourist destinations and shop windows. (The orientation is accessible and free of charge so that everyone has the opportunity to participate). After you find one code, you get a small information shock about where you are and hints to the next place. Stores can use the code if they wish and give the person who finds it, for example, a small discount code for their products/services and thereby gain more visibility and visitors.

98. Koski kulma - real estate for new winds

A new property will replace the current Napinkulma property. Max. 3 floors, with rooms of different sizes (no big halls) for different companies. In the house you can find e.g. an auditorium (could also function as a cinema in the evenings), a restaurant with a roof terrace, a branch library with a small café with a green and reading area. Smaller and affordable business apartments for entrepreneurs in various fields. In the basement, you could make your own supervised spaces for the youth - games, etc.

99. ARGO smart bench

The ARGO smart bench is the future meeting place for Imatra residents and tourists. Imatrankoski will be revitalized and given new life when smart benches are installed in the area, which display city information, charge phones and electric scooters, light the streets and provide internet connection. Integrated augmented reality offers virtual guided tours, navigation to attractions and services, Imatra postcards with a selfie photo, adventure games, feedback surveys and much more. Imatra's history and modern times are now just behind the QR code. The ARGO smart bench will become a new and useful point of attraction for Imatrankoski and all of Imatra. The pilot includes the implementation of one ARGO smart seat and AR content.

100. Imatra AR city trails

Imatra's AR city trail is an augmented reality solution that enables the gamification of tourism, better accessibility of services and a new kind of urban experience. By scanning the QR code, the visitor can choose a themed walking route in the Imatra rapids area. The solution offers navigation to the key points of the route, guidance and digital content (images, videos, 3D models, audio recordings). A game feature has been added to the routes, where the visitor can earn points and receive, for example, an Imatra virtual postcard with a selfie of visiting key destinations. We offer Imatra's history, service (restaurants, cafes, shops) and children's routes for the idea competition.

101. THE CENTER WILL BE TURNED INTO A VERSATILE AND ATTRACTIVE EVENTS AREA

The impressive sailing canopy planned for Inkerinaukio will be implemented as a permanent structure with auxiliary roofs. A multi-purpose Button Park will be built in Napinkulma to support the events of Inkerinaukio and the pedestrian street. The intersection area of ​​Helsingintie, Tainionkoskentie and Imatrankoskentie will be planned and implemented so that Koskenparras, Napinpuisto, Inkerinaukio and Koskipuisto can, if necessary, form a safe functional entity for various events / see IDEA 3 (C). The plan made for Ivoniemi will be updated and implemented in stages, first as a pleasant park area for city residents and tourists. Clearing of the park, the footbridge next to the main street, and the paths and pavilions will be implemented initially.

102. THE ATTRACTIVE POWER OF THE CENTER IS STRENGTHENED AND THE CITY IMAGE IS RENEWED OR IMPROVED

The 25-year-old and worn pedestrian street Koskenparras will be renovated to a natural stone surface and equipped with street heating. All properties in the city center are obliged to put their facades in order and their business premises to be modernized in accordance with the development program. Jukankatu, Matinkatu, the extension of Lappeentie and half of Olavinkatu will be made pedestrian-oriented and accessible (cf. IDEA 3 / C). Väärätalo will be restored or rebuilt to its original appearance. The building parts on the yard side will be replaced by new residential buildings with yards. The block plan of Jukankatu will be updated. Old properties are renovated or replaced with new ones - the entire ground level business space, additional floors, basement, roof garden.

103. Commerciality, event and happy greetings to Imatra!

My ideas can be found in the attachment. Action events, social diversity and ideas of securing children's participation. Plus a bit of commercialism and culture!

104. TRAFFIC AND STREET AREAS WILL BE CHANGED INTO THE STRENGTH OF THE CENTER'S VITALITY

A functioning, safe, barrier-free and beautiful streetscape must also continue in the streets of Koskenparta's vicinity to the business premises and be realized in the entire nearby event area (A). When approaching Koskenparra and Inkerinaukio from different directions, the street turns into a pedestrian-oriented accessible area, where the pedestrian is king. Slow moving cars give way to others, and everyone else gives way to pedestrians. The movement area is a so-called shared space, a surface covered with uniform stone material without curbs, crosswalks and traffic lights. Materials, trees and street furniture tell where vehicles travel. A pedestrian can cross the straightest road in the area safely.

105. Biltema to Imatra

Serves all customers at competitive prices.

106. Keto restaurant

Unlike other cities, Imatra lacks a restaurant serving healthy keto food.

107. Using a false house/performance stage

In Väärätalo, a band school in cooperation with the vocational college SAMPO, so that in the summer school children could perform on stage, which would bring customers to the center and visibility for the performers. Events, e.g. In connection with performances, e.g. dance performances/stand up. A tour of Vuoksi by electric tuktuk where the history of Vuoksi would be presented -> would bring people staying in the center. The paid rapids show would be opened on top of the Imatrankoski lock. Utilization of Mellonmäki: - Foreigners are interested in the proximity of Russia and there is a line of sight to Russia from Mellonmäki. Building a summer terrace on top of a hill where you could ask the defense forces as a partner because the site is also a militarily strategic place. Would bring customers/guests. Here are these to begin with. There are other things too.

108. Imatrankoski Hiisi park

The idea is to build a large, high-quality, covered playground in Imatrankoski. A decent playground attracts both locals and tourists to the city center. When they visit the center, they get excited to use the center's services. A good playground leaves a positive image of the whole city. A playground could be built on the Napinkulma plot. Koskenpartaa's stage would be next to it, so that families visiting the playground could also easily follow the program happening on the stage at the same time. The area could be at least partially covered and possibly also protected from the weather by walls. The front of the playground could also be partially covered, in which case it would also serve the people who came to watch the stage performances.

109. Cleaning

The entrance road will be cleaned starting from the Saareksiinmäki intersection and continuing along Lappeentie. Trash away and outdated broken advertising signs and tapes. From the windows of empty commercial apartments, the old advertisements and advertising signs and tapes that have outlived their time have been removed. We must cooperate with properties and companies. I think proper cleaning agents are necessary. Even though there are empty apartments, their windows are washed from years of dirt and the garbage etc. left there from the interiors. This is how someone could think of a space for their company or organization - the old saying cleanliness is half the food - must now be put into use. Tidying up the rampant plantings already free helps.

110. "Let's go to the corners, people of Imatra!"

- We are planning a common living room for the residents of Imatrankoski, where it is good for everyone to come and spend time. A clean, bright and eventful "corner" attracts people to the place. After all, this has been seen and experienced!

111. Imatrankoski Promenade

We propose to Imatrankoski the Imatran Promendi, which connects the architecturally, commercially and culturally most important attractions of the area. The 1,7 km barrier-free route connects the pedestrian center, the Valtionhotel, the historical viewing platform, the Ivoniemi Nature Sites and the power plants. The route passes through hydroelectric power plants in the national landscape and over a new wooden suspension bridge for pedestrians inspired by the rich history of Imatra

112. VALON AND VIRRA CITY'S OWN AREA AND TARGET LIGHTING WILL BE IMPLEMENTED AT IMATRANKOSK

Lighting is the cheapest way to create a beautiful and comfortable urban space and city (cf. Lyon). The central area is lit indirectly so that there are no dazzling light sources, and no bright or restless advertising surfaces are visible. The lighting of the center of Imatrankoski will be planned and implemented according to this principle, both in terms of facade lighting of buildings and street and pedestrian areas (e.g. WSP). Estrad's restless and disturbing advertising surface will be removed. The trial lighting of Kruununpuisto (Ekku Peltomäki) was a success. Let's make plans and implement the project. Vuoksi's lighting plan (LT/WSP) will be updated and implemented, e.g. lighting of the flowing water of the power plant

113. Peace - Museum of mental health and (disease).

My idea is to build a museum focused on mental health in Imatra, where, for example, the wonderful objects and stories of the Rauha Hospital Museum, which have been forgotten, would get a permanent home. At the same time, the museum would be a modern place that stays with time. It would deal with the themes of mental health from different perspectives in this time and in the past (war, marginalization, minorities, survival stories...) Without forgetting the museum shop with its gaudy products related to the topic. The museum should be able to organize various events around the topic (fairs, lectures, gatherings of support groups, etc.) In addition, offices for professionals and organizations could be available in the same premises.

114. Buzzing to the center

Centralization of operations in the center. Instead of Napinkulma, a "market square" with cafes and stalls (compare Tallinn market) Christmas market, lights, music, mulled wine, a nice illuminated fir tree and stalls. A French-style covered terrace at the end of Buteri's house. Aalto cafee: Travel information/souvenir shop...The source is at the place of the house. Glass, Aalto-compliant shape for planning and implementation help from the Alvar Aalto Foundation? Ciao Imatra gelato cafe. Fountain for the "Kuohu" pool (not for the stream) We will continue updating the pool into a Vegas-style water/led/laser/music spectacle. Koskipuisto's playground and outdoor hall. Shop, ALKO AND PHARMACY in the center (wrong house)

115 Park picnic

The people of Imatra have not been properly reached by the picnic culture, what better way to introduce the custom than to organize a picnic event in the rapids park. People can come with their own snacks and blankets. The program would include music, a bouncy castle for children, and a magician would tour among the people enjoying the picnic. Food carts could also come to the place to sell e.g. sausages, hamburgers and desserts. A nice moment together in the park.

116. Green Imatra

Advertising campaign with VR to attract people to Imatra using public transport. Imatra is a city the size of a bicycle. The travel ticket would include a bicycle and with it you would get a discount at accommodation establishments in Imatra. Finns like to take weekend mini-vacations and get to know local businesses and attractions. To support the holiday, it would be good to create an A4-sized bicycle route/sightseeing map and geocache-type functionality for children (and why not adults too) to browse/search for attractions. It would also be worthwhile to develop paid porpoise hunting tours, because the Saimaa porpoise is a unique attraction in Finland.

117. Fortum GreenPowerFest- Towards a renewable future

Fortum GreenPowerFest combines sustainable energy, environmental responsibility and community spirit in an innovative event. Inspiration from the city of Trollhättan and the history of the Imatra hydropower plant guides the goal of promoting renewable energy together with Fortum, companies, the city and the third sector. There are lectures, culture, workshops, music, innovations and ecological food. The goal is to create a sustainable event that emphasizes an ecological lifestyle and unites actors to promote a sustainable future. Vattenfall's cooperation strengthens the event's message and connects the history of hydropower plants. (Note: Fortum has not yet been asked to participate in the festival)

118. Bilingual Storytelling & Theatrical performance

During the bilingual performance 2 Actors are reading the same story in 2 languages, changing the language after almost every sentence. Sometimes they translate each other, sometimes they deliver the idea only by theatrical means. It is a combination of Storytelling & theatre. The duration of the show is about 30 minutes, it is based on the well-known literary works and the main audience are school & pre-school age kids. We propose to use “Hölmöläisadut” fairy tales and to perform in Finnish and Russian languages. The main idea is to create the joyful performance, understandable for multilingual audience, which will be involved into the show. The venue is the stage at Koskenparras.

119. Imatra's digital event path

3-6 digital boards are placed in the competition area. The boards can be placed along the roads, in parks or on the walls of buildings. The boards form a route that inspires people to walk in the central area of ​​Imatra and use the services. The boards make it possible to organize various themed events, the contents of which involve citizens, educational institutions, associations and companies. The content of the boards can be art, educational material (such as the history of the region) or other current content.

120. Fix the scenes

The idea contains four separate points. The appendices contain a more detailed explanation and some pictures. 1. Uniform decoration of empty windows 2. Making parking easier 3. Making a rest area in Onnelankaarto 4. General improvement of cleanliness

121. Love lock heart

Love locks have been attached to bridges for centuries. However, the structures of the bridges cannot withstand the weight of the locks, and the aesthetics or architecture do not support attaching the locks to the bridge girders. We have a romantic Vuoksi, along which a love lock heart could be erected. This way, the lock tradition could start in Imatra and lovers could lock their love safely in our city. Could it be more wonderful to lock your love by the rapids, enjoying the nationally romantic scenery and photographing yourself with a lock heart and rapids.

122. Making it easier to enjoy yourself

A service building would be built in Koskipuisto, where there are public toilets and water points. The maintenance building would be located near the playground. There are very few public toilets on the corners, which in turn affects the fact that you can't come to the corners for a long time to enjoy yourself. With children, the proximity of the toilet is also a facilitating factor.

123. Puistokirppis event

A park flea event would be organized in Koskipuisto, where people can come and sell their own unnecessary things and have a nice day. Flea days could be placed in national cleaning days.

124. Pop up market stall street

A pop-up market stall made into fixed structures on the pedestrian street. A building containing 5-7 points of sale could be rented by the residents, e.g. for a day at a moderate rent, e.g. €20-40 a day. In terms of structure, this would be, for example, glass or other transparent material, which would allow, for example, the holding of a small-scale art exhibition or the display of advertising material. otherwise simple in terms of interior design, the idea being that the renter brings his own necessary items when he comes. also applicable to the sale of foodstuffs.

125. Imatra miniature model park

Imatra miniature model park in the center area. a miniature model would be big enough to walk around. the park would have the most important so-called landmarks, e.g. state hotel, dams, churches, sports hall, spa, beaches, golf course, etc. park proportioned so that buildings and places are in their right places. the same needs as in the real place would be used as material. forests as forest-like and sandy beaches as sand in principle. It would be easy for a tourist to see a cross-section of the imatra in one place and it would make it easier to navigate to the right places. Companies could leave their information in the park, so-called for your own plot, e.g. with QR codes

126. A game of chess

Street chess game downtown. the size of the game would be 8mx8m. surrounded by plantings and places to sit.

127. Unique and distinctive Imatra!

People want to see each other, spend time in pleasant places, experience experiences. The city should create a framework for the background. People also want to use services that meet today's standards. Must create interest and ultimately maintain and develop positive vitality. Brand Imatrankoski as a tourist destination for the entire nation. We don't go chasing the moon from the sky, but we invest in making sure that the basics are in order and that the area is clean, cozy and comfortable. Let's create a versatile entity from the center that must be experienced! Attached is an appendix with a more detailed description of the whole.

128. Vitality to Imatrankoski

In order to increase the vitality and attractiveness of Imatrankoski, it is necessary to take care of e.g. the area's ease of access and practicality, safety, cosiness, reasonable rent level and versatile service offering. Ease of movement and practicality can be sought, for example, from opening a pedestrian street in whole or in part to vehicle traffic. Safety again, e.g. that the traffic is designed to be, for example, one-way, and with different slow speeds and speed limits. The children's playground can be moved, for example, to the poplar square below. Families with children, youth, entrepreneurs and other city residents are taken into account

129. Functional rapids park

Repainting the water pool at the playground, with more durable paints. The playground could be expanded and equipment suitable for older children could be brought in, e.g. a bigger climbing frame, swings, a trick track. The playground also needs a group of tables for eating snacks. Traditional garden swings in the park in addition to benches. A barbecue place that could be placed, for example, near a city stream. An outdoor exercise area, e.g. near the stairs of Valtionhotelli.

130. Imatra audio guide with QR codes access

Our idea is to create the audio guide in 5 languages ​​with an access through QR codes. The QR codes will be placed near 10 major places of interest in Imatrankoski, like Valtionhotelli, Rapids etc. When the user will view the QR code with his smartphone, he will be able to listen to the description of this place of interest. The user could choose between Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian or Ukrainian language. Plastilin Media OY is the producer of the animation TV series, known all over the world, so it has a big experience in audiovisual production. We have been creating audio guides as well, also for the world famous museums, so we really know how to do it.

131. Imatra for the people of Imatra

The development of a limited area is not only about inventing some trick, but it consists of the comprehensive development of the area itself. Currently, uncertainty is fighting against this development, e.g. About the fate of Vääräntalo, the demolition of Napinkulma and the new building. The fate of Lähteentalo and the plots of the old service station. When these can be resolved, only the "sky" is the limit for plans. The thoughts I have in mind do not fit here, more detailed presentations in the appendix.

132. Rapid cross Imatra

A rapid cross paddling competition is organized in Imatrankoski. The place is simply the best in Finland, because the rapid is located in the middle of the city, its accessibility is good, and the place is very spectator-friendly. The amount of water can always be adjusted with the help of a dam. With the help of Imatrankoski's reputation, a lot of kayakers and spectators can be drawn to the place. In the competition, four paddlers compete to touch down, and the fastest two get to the heats and finally the final. The sport is world-renowned, spectacular, fast-paced, and easy to follow. As a place, Imatrankoski brings special excitement to the competition, but does not cause unnecessary risks if the water volume in the rapid is kept below 100 m3/s.

133. Catering to events in a flexible & entrepreneur-friendly manner

Nepparinaukio and Inkerinaukio as serving areas. Why not Virranpuisto as well? The owner/occupier of the apartment and/or place can apply for the apartment/place as a drinking area. Co. residents of Imatra (also others) can enter the serving area with a serving permit or so-called Entrepreneurs with a catering license can go to the bar by making a catering announcement. Em. reporting is significantly cheaper and faster than applying for a temporary serving license for a single event. This would be a good "return" from the city towards local businesses. I could have more versatile serving activities and offerings at the events.

134. Koskenparta's movie night

An outdoor movie will be shown on the screen of the rapids. There could be several movie nights so that everyone could find something suitable to watch. Local entrepreneurs could sell movie goodies on the street. You could even watch the movie while eating pizza.

135. Happy Imatra

1. Sunflower beds are planted on the sides of the roads that lead to Imatrankoski. 2. A large sheet of music is attached to the side wall of the stairs going up to the upper market. The QR code next to it takes you to the sources of the Karelian song, performed by Imatra's own Osmos Cosmos. From the stairs, next to the sheet music, there is another staircase, on which the piano keys are painted. 3. Balconies and residents are painted on the window/wall of the fake house. 4.Imatra's school classes make a pennant ribbon, each pennant with a student's name on it. The streamers are tied together and hung above the pedestrian street in Kulm after the school starts. Increases the feeling of belonging -> each of them is a valuable part of Imatra life

136. Culture all year round

Culture all year round – Imatra is more than just a nice summer town. "Well, it's a really nice summer town!" is a phrase we have often heard about Imatra. But what about the other seasons? How would you get people moving on other than sunny summer days? This gave rise to the idea of ​​the "Culture all year round" concept, which offers activities for all Imatra residents in all seasons. Since there is already a lot going on in Imatra in the summer, we present ideas for spring, autumn and winter. These events are available to everyone and create an atmosphere of working together.

137. Imatra Light Rides

Let's take advantage of the strong brand of Imatranajjo and organize the Imatran Light Runs in late autumn. During the Light Runs, the townspeople are invited to ride the same route as in the Imatran Runs, but on bicycles or other non-motorized vehicles, to which they are encouraged to attach lights and other props. Dressing up is also encouraged.

138. Capital Imatra letters

For Imatra, large Imatra letters (e.g. red and white) are needed, near which locals or tourists can take pictures of themselves. People then share these photos on social media and tag the city with them, creating free advertising every time. Usually, people publish several pictures and this way other attractions of Imatra can also be featured on that page. The location and background of the letters should be taken into account here, which would add more value to these images. Our suggestion would be that the Valtionhotelli should be visible in the background. These city letters are really popular in the world and in many places people queue up to take pictures of them.

139. Kosten Kupla

Kosken Kupla is a bubble-shaped, transparent event center in Kruunu Park. Events and occasions can be organized there for residents of Imatra regardless of age, as well as events for visitors. Kulmi has been missing something like this.

140. Karelian Pie Museum

The Karelian Pie Museum is a museum that lives up to its name, but above all it is a cornerstone of the fact that Imatra owns the Karelian pie as its own delicacy.

141. The market and the market hall are the center of attraction and the heart of the city.

Imatra needs a decent event venue and a market in a central location to enliven the center with its attractions. The market with its cafes has always been the heart of the Karelian city. Imatra has long been looking for a gathering place and attraction to enliven the center. where possible. Reasonable parking for everyone. We will place the shopping hall at the southern end with small local shops and cafes + terraces, etc. We will not block the space but leave it open to Helsingintie, so that it will attract people to stop and explore the sights as well. Shopping hall max 2 floors with a roof terrace.

142. Lightning

Renovation of the Vääräntalo building, replacing the Osuusbank, an architecturally unique building with a company and residential buildings. Nationwide, company rents are so affordable that entrepreneurs are actually competing to get here. We are hiring a person who is responsible for event arrangements. Once a month, events for children, young people and the elderly. And sometimes also for adults. Associations could also benefit from the renovated premises, the apartment can be used for a month without payment. Little white cottages for the summer street and the environment on the principle of a low threshold. And if the renovated Väärä talo is properly invested in, a bridge for the theater package people. And if no entrepreneurs can be found, then the Cooperative principle will be searched throughout Finland

143. Develop Imatra

The development of the center of Imatra focuses especially on the renewal of the Napinkulma building and its surroundings. The plans are to turn the area into an event center that will utilize the services of the center and attract both locals and tourists. The measures include e.g. new market, stage, park area and improved views of both Inkerinaukio and Koskenpartaa. Additional plantings, lighting and versatile activities such as ice skating are presented for Inkerinaukio. The proposal also emphasizes bringing out the beauty and history of the rapids and the surroundings with various signboards, lighting and environmental improvements. In addition, improving connections and new routes such as

144. THE LIVING ROOM OF THE IMATRALIANS A DIAMOND OF THE NATIONAL LANDSCAPE

BEAUTIFUL THE ENVIRONMENT WITH PRACTICAL MEANS AND IMPROVE MOBILITY IN THE KOSKI PARK AREA BY LIGHTING AND CREATING PATHWAYS AND RENOVATING EXISTING PATHWAYS.

145. Center of stalls - surprises and opportunities around the village.

Bookable stalls will be established, which can be booked by any private business enthusiast or a larger company, local or foreign, for a day or a few at a time. The stalls would be placed in different parts of the center, the number could be three to five at the beginning, and later possibly increase according to demand. Some of the stalls would be new buildings, but already completed spaces could also be used, as long as a uniform style can be created for the stalls. Around the stalls, an outdoor loop called "A tour of the stalls" would be created, where both city dwellers and tourists could get to know the current stall offer by going around the circuit together

146. Imatra TV - communally going crazy towards a better tomorrow

"The people of Imatra founded their own TV channel! That they dare." said the neighbor's lady over morning coffee. "Who the hell would start a TV channel these days?! Well, the people from Imatra, of course". Our beloved national wonder needs something lighter, less serious, but still looking to the future. Imatra TV does not take itself too seriously, but is made with uncompromising quality. The goal of the project is to launch Imatra TV for one month. In this format, video industry professionals and the surrounding community together produce various programs and live streams. Koskenparras acts as Imatra's own Hollywood, where various broadcast productions enliven the area and make it famous.

146. IMATRA LOUNGE The direction is now only up, ie to the roof! Let's take a model from big and growing cities and build upwards, BOOOOM!

- Open 24/7 (this is desired) - The attraction is the new heart of the city, i.e. IMATRA LOUNGE on the roof of one of the existing buildings in the center with great views. (taking into account the tourist attraction) - Truly open to everyone, no restrictions. (this is desired) - Non-intoxicating - In the same building, on other floors, youth services and a meeting place for young people (whatever that includes) A ​​big entity that attracts everyone to have fun in one way or another. For a shorter or longer time. You can't open everything here, because you also have to leave the aces up your sleeve. The presentation is ready if this gets support.

147. Younger and older to Koskentor/kesäkatu

In order to liven up Koskentori, I suggest opening a large basic lunch restaurant right next to Osuusbank (e.g. the premises of the former Emotion), the bank especially brings elderly people to Koskentori who like lunch restaurants, the restaurant would attract them to have lunch during a trip to the bank on weekdays (I have heard this request from elderly people, e.g., when I drive a taxi in Imatra and in nursing jobs). In addition, a couple of chain clothing stores (H&m/Bikbok/Cubus/New yorker) -> clothing stores also bring tourists to shop, as well as a secondhand store, e.g. Uff/Kontti/branded clothing flea market) because recycling and flea markets are especially popular now. Normal already exists as a good modern investment for Koskentori, it will certainly attract people.

148. Karelian Pie Festival

The goal of the event is to celebrate the tradition of Karelian pies and promote the food culture of the Imatrankoski region. It attracts local residents and tourists to explore the beautiful surroundings of Imatrankoski and enjoy delicious pies.

A gaping hole in the Karelian event scene: The most famous product of our centuries-old food culture, the Karelian pie, has been deprived of the attention it sovereignly deserves. Strangely enough, none of the South Karelian municipalities have seized the opportunity to bring people together with the power of pie. At Imatra, too, we have most strongly overlooked the possibility of the factor that unites people across borders, food, in the marketing of our city. The situation should be rectified before North Karelia wakes up to its own piece of the pie. Europe is known for its festivals built around various local specialties. A pie - that perfect snack - is as if created as the subject of an event.

149. Watering the old bed of Imatrankoski.

Let's move forward with the irrigation of the old riverbed of Imatrankoski, as presented by the River Go project, with 5% of the Vuoksi flow. The goal is to have the old bed continuously watered. This would improve the state of the stream water nature and restore the species of the rapids environment. At the same time, tourists would constantly have a rapid to see.

150. Degenerate or empower

We are looking for bright, enthusiastic and innovative entrepreneurs for all empty offices in the city center, by paying the costs of the premises (rent, etc.) for the first year, for example, on behalf of the entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs are selected for the premises based on applications. The jury selects the entrepreneurs. In addition to the representatives of the city, the council would have a representation of the residents of the city center or a representative chosen by them. The center needs a diverse range of entrepreneurs again. Supporting old companies in the same appropriate proportion.

151. Ihmestämö - Imatrankoski ideal warehouse

We want to upload core competence that generates sustainable growth and development to Imatra. For this purpose, Imatrankoski will establish a so-called "Energy Workshop", a physical development and training environment, the purpose of which is to generate five types of core competence for Imatra: - Core competence of succeeding together - Core competence of individual and community empowerment - Core competence of building self-realizing development and coaching environments - Core competence of developing the ability to renew oneself - Different organizations the core competence of vitality development In order to generate, in addition to the existing competence, we are looking for students who are willing to make projects on the topics.

152. IMU points

In the future, we will go to Koskenkulmi! In place of the Napinkulma building, the event market Koskenkulma is proposed, a temporary building that houses wooden stalls, a performance stage and a wooden canopy structure. If desired, the square can be partially covered with a canvas canopy. Event ideas in Koskenkulma Square: -outdoor events and adventures -music performances and concerts -dance performances -magician and acrobatic shows -Imatra Big Band Camp jams -Black and White theater festival -Pearls of Light and Art -event -outdoor summer cinema -food market on summer Saturdays -sausage festival -Christmas market - carnival

153. Touch towards

This competition proposal contains several proposals for measures, which in principle can all be implemented separately from each other. The treatment of Helsingintie can be considered the so-called main proposal, because the others (with the exception of the living room stairs) are variations or reminders of good ideas already presented at Imatra. The idea is to narrow Helsingintie to one lane and lift and pave the entire street area, line trees, and reduce driving speed: the road will mentally change from a highway to a charming street in the middle of the city. The distance, especially the mental distance between Kulmie and Vuoksi disappears and the center becomes unified, usability and safety increase.

154. Satulinna feasts

Imatra's wonderful fairytale castle is getting a sister for the winter! Mulled wine for adults, cocoa for children and even a little secret adventure, a room where adults can't go, or you can! So an ice castle/snow castle and outdoor tables will be built at Koskentor; attracts families with children from further afield and is Instagram material, even though it is not the size of Kemi's snow castle. For those doing business in the city center, the castle courtyard is a place to rest and experience. You can at least get hot drinks from the stall in the castle, maybe even a bite to eat.

155. "Apuwoimaa" for the corners

We have many things to see around the city in Imatra, but I will highlight the things around which I think there is room for improvement. And below also 3 things that I think will make people come to Imatra. 1. Imatranajo 2. Imatra rapid 3. Valtionhotelli Koskipuisto would be good to have a pleasant place for families with children during the day around the pool, horse stalls, etc. Tidying up Kruununpuisto, the surroundings of the urban stream are like a jungle in their current form. The right place behind Lettukavila organizes some events, musical performances, etc. The natural slope enables good visibility. Advertising for the Imatran races on behalf of the city as well, maybe a museum related to the races. Not going to do it!