The Old Museum and Väinölä site plan
The Old Museum and Väinölkä zoning change concerns plots 20 and 21 of block 25 in the 1st district of Varkaus, located in the Päiviönsaari area in the centre of Varkaus.
The area is bordered by high-rise building plots, a block of commercial and office buildings, the Matintori and Wredenkatu streets, a park area and a light traffic route. The planning area includes the old museum and the Väinölä Art Centre. The area covers an area of approximately 2400 m2
Participation and assessment plan
The participation and assessment plan was open to the public from 7 March to 8 April 2024 (Land Use and Building Act 63§).
Draft zoning plan
The draft zoning plan was open to public from 14 November to 16 December 2024 (Land Use and Building Decree § 30).
Objectives of the land-use plan amendment
The planning area is designated in the current zoning plan as a museum building district (YM) and the designation of use does not meet current needs. Since the draft zoning plan was drawn up, the designation of the area has been refined to allow for residential use.
The area is zoned for residential, commercial, office, exhibition and public services (AL-6). The zoning has been amended to take into account the needs of building protection, technical services, light traffic, vehicle traffic and parking.
The draft zoning plan is available for consultation
The draft zoning plan for the Old Museum and Väinölkä is open to the public from 22 August to 22 September 2025 (Land Use and Building Decree § 27).
The draft zoning plan can be viewed in the Technical Department's showroom (Ahlströminkatu 6, 4th floor) during the opening hours of the City Hall (weekdays 9-15) or online at www.varkaus.fi/kaavoituskatsaus. Please arrange any meetings in advance.
Interested parties may submit written comments on the content of the draft town and country plan during the period when it is available for consultation. Comments should be sent by e-mail to kirjaamo@varkaus.fi or by post to the City of Varkaus, Technical Department, Registry Office, P.O. Box 208, 78201 VARKAUS.
Approval procedure
The zoning plan is approved by the City Council.