Here the modern center of Riga is being built!
Without a doubt, the Skanste neighborhood is becoming the most modern part of the Riga center. Next to the Historic Center and so-called "Quiet Center" of the city, contemporary, high quality construction is taking place here, attracting residents and businesses and fostering the competitiveness of Riga both at the regional and European levels.
Skanste is situated on the right-hand bank of the Daugava and is part of the compact center of Riga. The central traffic artery of the neighborhood is Skanstes iela and its borders are marked by Pulkveža Brieža, Hanzas, Vesetas and Duntes ielas, as well as Ganību dambis and the railroad.
Nearby the Center, Pētersala-Andrejsala, Brasa and Sarkandaugava neighborhoods are located.
Its location and promising future make Skanste an attractive environment for contemporary urban lifestyle, business and investment. Many international companies and banks have already chosen Skanste as the location for their headquarters. Where kitchen garden plots dominated only recently, now the most advanced offices, sports infrastructure units of national significance and state-of-the-art housing are found. These new, elegant buildings are the work of well known architects from Latvia, Germany, Finland, Canada and Lithuania. Next to the finished buildings, there are sidewalks for pedestrians and bicycle paths, greenery, playgrounds and areas for sports and recreation. In the future, several parks are planned in Skanste.
When they are carried out, the many ambitious plans will make the Skanste neighborhood the calling card of 21st century Riga.
In the coming years, such important buildings will be erected in Skanste as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Riga Conference and Concert Center as well as new top or Class A office and living spaces, providing opportunities available only in a state-of-the-art urban environment.
Nearby the Center, Pētersala-Andrejsala, Brasa and Sarkandaugava neighborhoods are located.
214,8 ha
12 493
42 713
neighborhood area
12 493
the number of population and jobs in 2017
42 713
the potential number of population and jobs in 2024
When they are carried out, the many ambitious plans will make the Skanste neighborhood the calling card of 21st century Riga.
In the coming years, such important buildings will be erected in Skanste as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Riga Conference and Concert Center as well as new top or Class A office and living spaces, providing opportunities available only in a state-of-the-art urban environment.
