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Kivenlahti to expand to Kiviruukki on the northern side of Länsiväylä

2019-01-18

In the future, the Kiviruukki industrial area in Espoo will be transformed into a diverse residential and workplace area that will be home to the majority of new residential construction around Kivenlahti. Jobs in Kiviruukki will be created especially by the innovation cluster of bio- and circular economy called Cleantech Garden which will be built there. The aims of the Kiviruukki component mas...

A breath of fresh air from the sea

2018-12-20

The aim is to build Finnoo into a smart and energy-efficient residential area with low emissions. The waterfront promenade brings the sea within the reach of all residents.

Culture, start-ups and listed companies

2018-12-17

In the districts of Keilaniemi, Tapiola and Otaniemi, a significant cluster of economy, innovations and culture is concentrated within a few square kilometres.

Technopolis to Invest EUR 94 Million in Organic Expansion in Espoo

2018-12-07

Technopolis will invest a total of EUR 94.1 million in organic expansion in its existing Otaniemi Campus in Espoo, Finland. The project will consist of three phases to be built in 2018–2024. It will add around 19,000 m2 to the rentable area of the Otaniemi campus, bringing the total to nearly 78,700 m2 upon completion of this project.

The renewal of Kivenlahti to start from the area surrounding the metro station

2018-11-20

The construction of the metro’s western terminus in Kivenlahti will launch the renewal of the whole area. The first target to be built is the area surrounding the metro station with plenty of commercial and office premises planned in addition to housing to further strengthen Kivenlahti’s diverse service offering. At its meeting on 14 November, the City Planning Department will discuss the propos...

Progress with the planning of the new Keilaniemi office and hotel tower

2018-10-23

The planning of the 161 metres tall office and hotel tower in Keilaniemenranta will reached another milestone in October 2018 when the City Planning Board discussed the changing of Keilaniemenranta’s town plan.

Niittykumpu is growing into something new

2018-10-16

In the coming years, the appearance of Niittykumpu will change and its population will more than double thanks to denser residential construction. Yet, the area will remain as verdant as ever.

IT sector growing right next to Vermonniitty

2018-09-14

Information technology is a growth industry. One of its key hubs is in Leppävaara, right next to Vermonniitty. Just like prospective residents, IT companies also gravitate towards attractive locations.

Investing in Espoo, a growing city by the metro

2018-09-13

Espoo is a strongly growing city with citizens who have major purchasing power, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by Citycon, which owns and manages over 40 shopping centres in the Nordics.

Ramboll is enjoying the good services in Leppävaara

2018-09-13

“Ramboll is a leading engineering, design and consultancy company founded in Denmark in 1945. Ramboll employs 14,000 experts worldwide, of which over 2,300 in Finland.

Espoo Centre becoming a modern, comfortable urban centre

2018-08-13

The extensive development of Espoo Centre will continue throughout the year. The area will be transformed from an old cluster of office buildings into a more inviting area with homes and workplaces.

Like a city of its own

2018-08-09

Many believe that Matinkylä is heading towards a resurgence as the urban centre has been revitalised by the improved transport connections.

Espoo on the fast track to a tram era

2018-07-05

Just when the people in Espoo are starting to get used to the changes introduced by the new metro line, we find ourselves on the threshold of the next major change.

Finnoo development to proceed

2018-06-29

The development of the new seaside urban area Finnoo, is proceeding. Bonava has signed a binding pre-agreement with Kemira’s pension fund Neliapila enabling Bonava, in cooperation with Neliapila and Kemira, to develop a new neighborhood in the Finnoo district.

Otaniemi to host a unique smart energy testing platform

2018-06-26

Business Finland has granted funding worth almost EUR 5 million for the development of a smart and flexible energy system testing platform in Otaniemi, Espoo.

New high-class hotel planned for central Tapiola

2018-06-13

A new high-class hotel with more than 200 rooms is being planned for central Tapiola. A new hotel building will be constructed on the southern edge of the Kulttuuriaukio Square, and some hotel premises will be in Tapiola’s Central tower next door.

The Most Sustainable City in Europe is Now Also the Most Intelligent Community in the World

2018-06-07

The second-largest city in Finland, Espoo has won the international Intelligent Community Awards 2018. The theme of the contest was ‘humanizing data’. This refers to the use of data for people-oriented service development.

Intelligent and environmentally friendly construction solutions utilised in Finnoo

2018-06-06

By the end of the 2030s, Finnoo in Espoo will grow to become a district of 17,000 residents, the realisation of which will be guided by sustainable solutions all the way from city planning to energy production and construction materials. House construction in the area will begin in 2019.

Jokeri Light Rail Line making Leppävaara denser

2018-06-06

In Espoo’s largest city centre, Leppävaara, the Jokeri Light Rail Line has accelerated the launching of new construction projects. The projects in Vermonniitty, Hatsinanpuisto, Puustellinkallio, Leppävaara centre and Säterinmetsä are all related to the Jokeri Light Rail Line, which enables new, effective land use.

Renewable energy production plant replacing coal planned for Ämmässuo

2018-06-01

Fortum and the Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority (HSY) have signed a preliminary agreement on a land lease for an energy production plant, which will be built on the grounds of the Ekomo eco-industrial centre in Ämmässuo. Fortum intends to build an energy production plant utilising renewable energy to replace part of the coal used in Espoo’s district heating production.

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