Digital twins

Transport planning

We combine data on traffic flows, the street network, and current conditions to create simulations and analyses that help plan smoother, safer transport.

Environmental monitoring

We leverage satellite data and the city’s geospatial information. This allows for more detailed monitoring of urban green areas, stormwater, and heat islands, helping the city adapt to climate change.

Social phenomena

By combining environmental data with social datasets, we create new tools to better understand factors like the wellbeing of residential areas or their service needs.

The digital twin helps adapt to the impacts of climate change

Helsinki’s digital twin streamlines construction

The digital twin acts as a platform for collaboration, enabling information sharing between different city departments, companies, and research institutions. It also fosters a cross-disciplinary understanding of complex phenomena. This creates a foundation for entirely new innovations and services.

In the Med-IREN project, the digital twin is used to combine data and support decision-making to improve the climate resilience of infrastructure.

In the ACUMEN project, the digital twin models the transport system and supports decision-making during network disruptions.

The SEDIMARK project helps Helsinki enrich its digital twin with third-party data through a marketplace.

In the IoT-NGIN project, the use of meta-level digital twins and blockchains is being researched to improve the security of IoT devices.

In the Urbanage project, the digital twin visualises urban plans and helps involve older adults in decision-making.

In the DigiBUILD project, digital twins are used to improve decision-making, transparency, and information sharing in the construction industry.