Participatory Budgeting in Oulu in 2025

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Source: {"body":{"en":"1. Problem Statement: Seasonal Depression and Restricted Activity in Oulu city is one of the most notorious factors affecting citizens' wellbeig. Oulu’s long winters force people to be to stay in cafes or their homes, leading to feelings of isolation, lack of exercise, and depression. The underutilized infrastructure already within the city limits provides a solution. The city’s well-built wartime tunnels are currently used as parking lots, generating minimal revenue compared to their potential.\n\n2. Proposed Solution: Repurpose the tunnel system into a vibrant underground urban hub that fosters socialization, movement, and economic growth, Spaces for Local Businesses: Affordable retail shops, artisanal markets, and pop-up stores. Cafes and Restaurants: Open-concept spaces for gatherings with extended hours. Recreational Areas: Walking paths, fitness zones, and mini-parks to encourage movement. Child-Friendly Spaces: Playgrounds and family areas. Ample Lighting: Install LED panels to simulate daylight, uplifting moods and reducing depression. \nExisting Infrastructure: The tunnels already have solid ventilation, flooring, and safety systems, reducing renovation costs.\nCost-Efficient Enhancements: Focus on lighting, modular seating, and decorative improvements to maximize impact within the €240,000 budget.\n\n3. Key Benefits\nImproved Mental Well-being: Movement and bright, open spaces combat depression and isolation. Oulu will not be a all around time dark city. Winter market, winter theme events, and free movement will significantly improve citizens' wellbeing. \nIncreased Revenue: Leasing retail and cafe spaces will generate far more income than parking fees.\nSecondary impacts: Enhance quality of life and vibrant city will increase productivity, attracts more talent and capital, may reduce healthcare costs and improves city's reputation.\n\nAlready in Canada, Japan or even in Helsinki centre we have succefull underground cities, so why not Oulu!\nAttached is from wiki"},"title":{"en":"Transforming Oulu’s Less Used Underground Tunnels for Social Growth"}}

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