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Espoo is growing sustainably – the master plan for the northern and central areas will steer the city’s land use towards 2050

2020-05-25

Over the next few decades, the northern and central areas of Espoo will also experience growth, even though most of it will take place along the metro line. The proposed master plan for the area aims for the new development to be sustainable for people, nature and the economy.

The sea, the metro and nature are a unique combination in Finnoo

2020-05-11

The city district of Finnoo combines closeness to nature with excellent services and transport connections in an unprecedented manner.

City of Espoo to sell land next to Urheilupuisto metro station for more than €19 million

2020-05-04

New residential buildings will be built next to Urheilupuisto metro station, in Jousenpuisto in Tapiola. In March and April, the City of Espoo held a tendering process concerning the three apartment building plots in the area, and eight offers were received in total. The highest offer was more than €19 million. The City Board’s Business and Competitiveness Subcommittee will consider the sale of ...

The Mero zone attracts new companies to Kivenlahti, Espoo

2020-05-04

A new, large sports and well-being centre is being planned in the metro centre’s premises in Kivenlahti, Espoo. It would support the area’s service selection and offer new recreational options that are easy to reach by public transport. The City of Espoo’s Business and Competitiveness Subcommittee will consider reserving the area for project planning on 4 May.

A new residential parking facility for hundreds of cars in Finnoo

2020-04-29

A parking facility is to be built in the new residential district of Finnoo, and the preparation phase has begun. Based on the current timetable, the facility will be opened for use in summer 2021, once the first buildings in the area have been completed.

Otaniemi and Leppävaara to gain their first rails of the light rail line in May

2020-04-27

Otaniemi and Leppävaara in Espoo will gain their first rails of Jokeri Light rail line in May, when the construction begins on Maarintie and Linnoitustie right after May Day.

Planning of Kiviruukki area progresses – plans available for viewing in April and May

2020-04-22

The Kiviruukki area in Espoo’s Kivenlahti is on its way to becoming an attractive residential area and an innovation hub of bio and circular economy. Kiviruukki will be developed into a lush, urban area that promotes climate-friendly means of transport and also focuses on education and research operations.

The electricity of the City of Espoo’s properties becomes carbon neutral

2020-04-09

The electricity consumed by properties directly owned by the City of Espoo will become almost completely carbon neutral as of the start of April, when the guarantee of origin of electricity agreement enters into effect.

Finland’s first geothermal local heating network being planned for Finnoo

2020-04-07

In Espoo’s Finnoo, heating may in the future be sourced from a depth of two kilometres. The plans for the new district include the construction of Finland’s first geothermal local heating network, which would enable the realisation of a residential area with zero emissions from heating and cooling.

Resident of Finnoo will be able to enjoy a number of pleasant local parks

2020-04-06

Planning is currently underway for the building of several parks in Finnoo, which promise to make the verdant seaside district even more pleasant. The aim is to create clear paths and places for recreation to protect the area’s natural values.

New courthouse in Otaniemi

2020-03-11

Espoo is getting a new courthouse in Otaniemi, located within easy reach of public transport services. The new building is being erected on Maarintie, next to the upcoming Jokeri Light Rail stop and in the immediate vicinity of Aalto University metro station. The courthouse is scheduled for completion in summer 2022.

Wooden bridges in Finnoo

2020-03-11

In ecological Finnoo, wood is an important construction material. Wooden blocks of flats are currently under construction in the area, in addition to which wood building is also visible in other aspects of the urban environment, such as bridges. The area’s first wooden bridge is already in use, and more are being built. All in all, the area will eventually include four wooden bridges.

Construction of the first residential building began in Finnoo

2020-03-10

The construction of the first residential building has begun in Finnoo. Skanska is building an 8-storey apartment building in the Finnoonkallio area, right next to the Finnoo metro station. The building will include 64 homes for new Finnoo residents and is expected to be completed in September 2021.

The new district of Finnoo welcomes cyclists

2020-02-14

The new seaside and metro district of Finnoo is being developed with a particular focus on emissions-free mobility, such as cycling and commuter cycling. To this end, the district will feature cycling routes through verdant parkland and plenty of high-quality parking for cyclists. Convenient cycling connections to the centre of Finnoo are being built from all directions.

Construction progressing in the seaside district of Finnoo

2020-02-13

The development of Finnoo, the new district being built around the metro station and close to nature, is progressing at a rapid pace. In addition to the metro station, the construction of the district’s streets and public utility services is also in full swing.

Record-breaking 4,300 new dwellings built in Espoo in 2019

2020-01-28

2019 was the best year of the decade in Espoo as measured in new dwellings completed, with the number exceeding even the previous record from 2018 – a total of 4,297. The number of new housing construction projects launched also increased significantly compared to the previous year, totalling 4,645 dwellings.

Fiskars Group moving its head office to Keilaniemi set to further boost the attractiveness of the area

2020-01-23

Fiskars Group’s head office in Helsinki will move to Keilaniemi in Espoo at the start of 2022. The company will lease a new office building located in the immediate vicinity of Keilaniemi metro station and the terminus of the upcoming Jokeri Light Rail line.

Finnoo - Housing production that puts the environment first

2019-12-20

Espoo is a continually growing city. Space for growth is also being sought in Finnoo. An urban seaside living room is rising up around the Finnoo metro station.

Development of Keilaniemi boosted by completion of Ring Road I construction project

2019-12-19

The Ring Road I in Keilaniemi project in Espoo will be completed on schedule by Christmas. One of the project’s most notable efforts has been the construction of the Keilaniemi tunnel, which was opened in June 2019. The completion of the project will facilitate the development of Keilaniemi, Tapiola and Otaniemi into a coherent urban area.

Planning of Tapiola football stadium proceeding at full speed

2019-12-17

The planning of the football stadium for Tapiola sports park is continuing. A change of the local detailed plan will be prepared for the northern end of the sports park. The participation and evaluation plan can be viewed from 16 December 2019 to 20 January 2020.

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