The situation of cities, related to a rapid increase in the number of their inhabitants, stimulates the search for solutions counteracting the adverse consequences of this phenomenon. In order to improve the quality of life – both now and in the future – the idea of sustainable development was created, which is reflected in various visions of the twenty-first century cities. The concept of Smart City implemented in the revitalization project of Arabianranta district in Helsinki is a successful example of an action consistent with these concepts.

The situation of cities, related to a rapid increase in the number of their inhabitants, stimulates the search for solutions counteracting the adverse consequences of this phenomenon. In order to improve the quality of life – both now and in the future – the idea of sustainable development was created, which is reflected in various visions of the twenty-first century cities. The concept of Smart City implemented in the revitalization project of Arabianranta district in Helsinki is a successful example of an action consistent with these concepts.