The future of Helsinki’s Nordis ice hall is now intertwined with the stalled Garden Helsinki project. Uncertainty surrounding the Garden Helsinki development is directly impacting plans for the arena. No swift decisions are being made regarding the Garden Helsinki project, creating instability. This delay affects the broader plan for the area, including the fate of the existing ice hall. The lack of a clear decision on Garden Helsinki is hindering forward progress. Further developments regarding the arena are dependent on resolving the Garden Helsinki situation. A definitive decision regarding the Garden Helsinki project is urgently needed.