Welcome to the trade fair-style residents' evening at the new school in Niittykumpu on 16 April at 17:00–20:00. At the event, you will learn about the current plans and development prospects of the Tapiola region and help planners put together the vision for Tapiola!

The exact address of the event venue is Vuoritontuntie 18, door B. You can spend the evening with us from start to finish or drop by anytime between 17:00 and 20:00.

Most of the event will be free exploration of different points where city employees will answer your questions and present current city plans. You can also participate in two quick workshops where residents’ ideas will be collected as the basis for the Tapiola vision. In the Tapiola vision, we bring together the future guidelines for the Tapiola region. At 18:00 we will have a short information session about the areas future prospects.

The event will feature current information on, among other things, the following area plans:

Jousenkaari School, Biologi, Kivikaira, Suosaari, Tietäjän area (including Maarinportti and Tietäjäntienpää) and Otsolahti. You can also ask and discuss other plans for the major district.

At the event, you will also meet Espoo’s master planning specialists. You will get to discuss the development and future of land use in the entire city. The draft master plan 2060 covering all of Espoo was on display in the summer of 2024. The plan will next move to the proposal stage that is expected to take place in 2026.

In addition to planners, you will meet project managers responsible for the development of the area on site as well as employees responsible for Espoo’s streets, parks, city facilities, land use permits and environmental protection.

Niittykumpu School’s 5A class will be hosting a buffet in the lobby, selling coffee and snacks during the event. While enjoying the treats, you can test your knowledge in the Tapiola nomenclature quiz, led by the city’s nomenclature planner. The event will also include a colouring and drawing station for children.

Event schedule:

17:00 The event begins. You can explore the stands, learn about the current plans and chat with city employees. Tapiola vision workshop stands open.

18:00 Info portion. Current review of urban planning in the Tapiola region, regional architect Sampo Sikiö. A brief talk by Espoo’s Environmental Protection unit. The stands will be closed for the duration of the info portion.

18:30 Workshops and free access continues. You can explore the stands, learn about the current plans and chat with city employees.

20:00 The event ends.

Arrival and accessibility

PLEASE NOTE! The event will take place at the NEW school in Niittykumpu at Vuoritontuntie 18. Access to the event is from door B, i.e. from the road side. The event space has been made accessible and features an induction loop.

We recommend using public transport. For example, it is easy to get close to the venue by metro. There are some four-hour parking spaces behind the school and the paid Aimo-park parking garage, which has plenty of parking space.

More information:

Tuuli Aaltio, tuuli.aaltio@espoo.fi,

+358 40 636 9012

Principles of safer spaces

We want our events to be safe and fun for everybody, which is why we will follow the principles of safer spaces.

Please respect others’ boundaries and do not make unnecessary assumptions about other people’s backgrounds, gender, sexuality, or other identity factors. Any kind of harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated, and people who behave disturbingly will be removed from the area.

If you encounter harassment or feel unsafe in the event, do not hesitate to contact the staff!

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