Construction of Finnoo

The goal is to make Finnoo a pioneer of sustainable urban construction. The construction work will be steered by low-emission, sustainable solutions, ranging from planning to energy use and building materials. Among other solutions, the area will have district heating and district cooling systems, aiming to retain the energy in closed circulation. Finland’s first geothermal district heating network has been built in the Djupsundsbäcken area. Heat is extracted from geothermal heat wells, which are approximately 1,500 metres deep. This enables emission-free heating and cooling in the residential area.

Builders selected to build Finnoo are required to commit to solutions that improve the energy efficiency of the buildings, one example of which is the measurement of their energy consumption.

Streets and public utility services are being built at a rapid pace area by area as the planning progresses.

Buildings of different heights will give Finnoo an urban look. Substantial parts of Finnoo have been allocated to serve as parks and recreational areas.

Housing construction near the metro centre started in spring 2020, and the first residents moved into their new homes in 2021. Currently, construction is concentrated in the Finnoonkallio and Matroonankatu areas, on both sides of Finnoonsilta.

The construction of the new district will continue well into the 2030s. The entire Finnoo area will mainly be completed in the 2030s.