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- ↑ Kenen Helsinki Nyt Kaupunkitutkimuksen Seura 2009
- ↑ Kustantajat.fi Archived 2010-01-30 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Arabianrannan viimeinenkin talo valmistuu – alueen isä arvioi HS:lle kättensä työn Helsingin Sanomat 2015
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