Housing and building
Espoo is a good place to live. There are many different areas under development in Espoo. Espoo plans and builds near good public transport connections, in a nature-friendly and sustainable way.
Espoo Master Plan 2060
Espoo is preparing a city-wide master plan reaching all the way to 2060. It will anticipate and guide the city’s development over the coming decades. In the Espoo Master Plan 2060 blog post series, city planning experts explain how they prepare a plan proposal and what it involves. Espoo residents will have the opportunity to comment on the plan proposal in 2026.
Towards a more sustainable Espoo
We build along rail transport lines and make sure the city grows sustainably, while respecting nature and the cultural environment.
Espoo Climate Watch
Climate Watch is an online service that provides information about the city’s climate actions. Through Climate Watch, you can also follow Espoo’s measures related to housing and construction.
Nature-wise Espoo
Espoo wants to take care of nature as the city’s population grows. The Nature-wise Espoo roadmap defines biodiversity preservation goals and actions in Espoo. Taking care of nature is a shared task between the city, businesses, associations and residents.
Internship in the Urban Environment Sector
Espoo’s Urban Environment Sector offers many opportunities for students from different fields. Our units work with city planning, public works, city-owned premises, building control activities and environmental health care.