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ISSN: 2670-2045
The city of Lahti and the broader Päijät-Häme region have been a benchmark for environmental excellence in the international context. Lahti attained the European Green Capital title in 2021, and the region has a strong background in circular economy innovation, consistently meeting high standards of sustainability. Natural environment is also highlighted in regional strategies. However, as the global planning trends transition towards more integrated models of development, there is an opening for the region to evaluate its next strategic step. What could be the next leap for a region that has already mastered the “green” growth model?
