Helsinki skyline from Kruunuvuori

In any city with lots of skyscrapers, lots of skyline, the moon seems bigger than it is. It's called the moon illusion. Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Once again took a long walk with the dogs to Kruunuvuorenranta. We were partly trespassing to still closed areas, but it was very interesting to see what left of the oil companies. The area itself is magnificent. I hope they build a beach boulevard for us to walk with the dogs.

From brochure:
"The city district of Kruunuvuorenranta will be built on the southwestern part
of Laajasalo Island, where the large oil harbour containers have so far been
the most dominant feature. In fifteen years, Kruunuvuorenranta will offer
approximately ten thousand people a seaside residence close to nature.

Kruunuvuorenranta is impressively surrounded by the sea and the nature of the
archipelago. On the varying shoreline you can enjoy the views to the sea, go
swimming on the beaches, or walk along the boat harbours and shore promenades.
In the west you can see the old city with its church towers; Suomenlinna lies to the
south and towards the east you can gaze the island scenery.

The Kruunuvuorenranta region is unknown to the city dwellers. The oil harbour has
been closed to the public, and hikers have not found their way to the cliffs of
Kruunuvuori. Only a few people have known that the manor park of Stansvik
is open to the public.

Now at the beginning of the 21st century, Kruunuvuori, the shores of Haakoninlahti,
and Koirasaari and Stansvik are opening up for all of the city to enjoy. The construction of the first areas will start in 2012. Kruunuvuorenranta will be a short tram or water bus ride away from the center. The area will become a varied seaside center for leisure time. "