Nice photo of Kalasatama looking north in the new Redi hub in Helsinki. The towers were built in the last five years, I know because my view changed as they grew taller and taller. They all house businesses on the lower floors: supermarkets, fashion outlets, specialist shops, national brands, etc and the middle floors house offices above them. The upper floors are apartments, mostly private investments. It's a new part of the city which (like my own area) was recovered from the sea some two decades plus ago. The plan is lots of new housing and a new commercial centre for shopping, partying, etc.
It takes the pressure off the city centre area around Central Station. Looks fabulous at night too. I'm currently considering an apartment swap-out with the housing authority. My current place would ideally suit a young couple with a child, the rent reflects the size of my place and it seems a shame to have so much unnecessary space going unused. But I am very happy here and so I'm not sure about it until I see what they have to offer me. Kalasatama is the site of the old fishing harbour. The build is very nice, they shaped some of the buildings on opposite sides of the housing blocks to look like the front and rear of a ship. From the north looking south it's about two kilometers away, you can see what appears to be a large old-fashioned sailing ship. The sailing theme continues all over the area and it's all brand spanking new.
The shapely bridge you see is the link to Helsinki Zoo, an island unto itself.
The other bridge is the metro line heading east to Vuosaari and Itäkeskus - the Ballyfermot of Finland.
I don't visit zoos on principle, though I'll have to take a look if I decide to move.
Big changes all over Helsinki city, with lots of options opening up for a change of address.
I've been in this apartment since 2007, so a change of scenery might also be nice.