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 for the Leppävaara detailed plan covers the following districts: Leppävaara, Lintuvaara, Kilo, Karakallio, Viherlaakso and Sepänkylä. Leppävaara is a versatile urban centre at the intersection of excellent connections to public transport – local and long-distance trains, buses, and light rail. It’s only a short walk from the station to the Vermo Racetrack and the Leppävaara Sports Park.
The key developments in the planning area are in the centre of Leppävaara, especially to the north of Turuntie. There are plans for a new, consistent, and functional urban area of high architectural quality in this area.
The development focus for the Kera area is moving further south, along Kutojantie in Nihtisilta and the plan amendment area of Vitikanrinne in Nihtitorppa. In addition to residential construction, there are also plans for workplaces, daycare centres, schools, and parks in these areas to create an attractive, functional and vibrant urban environment.
