City planning in Leppävaara
Leppävaara is the third biggest public transport hub in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. It is also the largest and most active of Espoo’s centres with great connections all around the metropolitan area.The planning area of detailed zoning in Leppävaara area includes the districts of Leppävaara, Lintuvaara, Kilo, Karakallio, Viherlaakso and Sepänkylä.
Laaksolahti and Jupperi are parts of greater Leppävaara area, but their zoning is part of Northern Espoo.
Leppävaara is a versatile urban centre and traffic hub for trains, City Rail Link, buses and Jokeri Light Rail Line. Approximately one kilometre away from the station, you can find both the Vermo Race Track and Leppävaara Sports Park. The heart of the centre will slowly be developed into a more harmonious whole based on a 2022 idea competition.
Kera is one of the most important development areas in Leppävaara. The old industrial and logistics area around the upcoming City Rail Link station will be transformed into an urban centre oriented towards walking and cycling.
