Helsinki’s operational preparedness is at a good level, but adaptation and preparedness require changes in land use planning and construction and decisions on the level of preparedness.

The City of Helsinki’s daycare centres can easily be reached on foot or by public transport. The daycare facilities largely provide a good learning environment, but there is a lack of quiet spaces suitable for small groups, according to users.

The city has developed its building asset management and disposal processes and ownership policies, but these do not yet fully support strategic objectives and service needs. The disposal process for premises has recently been developed, so it remains to be seen what its effects will be.

Corporate governance of business premises companies has for the most part been organised appropriately. However, the assessment found needs for supplementing the corporate governance principles.

The results obtained on enhancing the use of space and changing the measures used for this purpose have varied in different services of the City. However, taking the views of customers and staff into account has been found to be important in facility alterations.