The Regional Council of Satakunta

The Regional Council of Satakunta works for the advantage of the Satakunta region, its municipalities and people as a development, supervision of interest, research and planning organisation. Tasks include also advancing the mental and material wealth, securing a good environment and supervising the interest of the region. Careful planning of the use of land and the geographical location of communities and activities is an essential element in the provision of high standards of living, functionality of the physical environment and in sustainable development. A Regional Land Use Plan defines the use of areas needed for particular purposes and the principles of urban structure from the point of view of regional development. The Municipalities are responsible for the development and implementation of the local master plans and detailed land use plans in each municipality. The Regional Council of Satakunta prepares the Regional Strategic Plan by providing the general regio...