Suggest actions in your housing company that save the environment and the wallet
For housing companies and associations, many nature and climate actions are a way to save costs, manage risks and make everyday life smoother. Be a pioneer and raise the issue in your housing community.
Housing companies can have a lot of influence, for example on urban nature. The Tampere Climate and Nature Guide has now been updated with information to support housing companies' climate and nature actions.
The end of spring is the time for shareholders' meeting in housing companies. It's a meeting where neighbours come together, so it's also a good place to bring up smaller development ideas.
Energy audits can reveal energy leaks, and improving cycle parking can make everyday life smoother and more satisfying for residents. Residents' shared gardening boxes, a meadow in the building's courtyard and shared cars or cargo bikes are also ways to increase feel of community.
Whether you live in an owner-occupied or rented apartment, you can contact the board of your housing company.
If your building is planning major renovations, it's worth considering whether these could be accompanied by measures that will save you money and the environment.
A biodiversity-friendly yard reduces the amount of work
The easiest way to promote biodiversity in yards is to reduce the amount of work that has to be done to maintain the yard, such as mowing, raking or watering. This is also way to reduce the amount of work you buy.
In cities, private yards are an important part of the ecological network. Leaving decaying wood and shredding leaves with a lawnmower supports the well-being of animals and other organisms. At the same time, the welfare benefits to people are multiplied.
Building homes for birds or insects can be a fun way to increase community spirit in a housing company.
Manage the risks of climate change
Climate change increase temperature variability in winter. This increases slipperiness and with it the need for sanding. In addition to good sanding, one way to reduce slipping accidents is to inform residents about the use of studs.
Increased rainfall will require efforts to manage stormwater. For example, a rain garden can be built to manage rainwater and meltwater in a housing association. A rain garden is an easy-to-maintain planting bed that allows you to manage your property's rainwater while avoiding water pollution.
In a housing company, you should also prepare for the increasing frequency of heat waves. Are residents aware of the shading and cooling options available? Blinds and curtains help with sun-facing windows, but is it permissible to install an air-source heat pump or window sunscreen film?
The Carbon Neutral Actions development programme invites residents and businesses to build a more sustainable everyday life together with the City of Tampere. The aim is to significantly reduce emissions from mobility and consumption, and to promote the circular economy and biodiversity. The Carbon Neutral Actions Development Programme will run from 2022 to 2025.
