Finnoo – a new sustainable area by the sea

Finnoo is being developed into a completely new kind of attractive urban area by the sea that will meet the sustainable development goals. With the high-rise buildings in the centre, high-quality residential properties at the seaside, lush parks, nature reserves and waterfront promenades, Finnoo represents Espoo at its best.

Finnoo’s location is unique in that it is the last undeveloped coastal area in the capital region, extending from a beautiful archipelago environment to granite rocks covered with pine trees. Thanks to excellent connections, Finnoo is easy to reach by all modes of transport. The metro has operated in Finnoo since December 2022, and both pedestrian and cycling routes will be developed over the coming years.

In the future, seaside homes will offer exceptional opportunities for people to live by the sea and enjoy the archipelago atmosphere.

• Kemira
• Fortum
• Bauhaus

Finnoo is being built in line with sustainable development principles, which is reflected in land use planning, energy solutions and the choice of materials. Residential construction will be centred in four areas: the urban metro centre, the green Djupsundsbäcken area, Finnoonsatama by the sea, and Finnoonkartano in the northern part of Finnoo. The areas will be connected by lush parks. A wetland nature reserve will also be established in Finnoo.

The aim is to develop the entire Finnoo area into an energy-efficient and low-carbon district. Finnoo’s sustainability goals are particularly related to the production and use of energy. Thanks to its excellent location and connections, thousands of people will live or work in Finnoo in the future.

Development activities comprise more than 200 residential, commercial and office properties. With a total construction volume of over one million square metres and a real estate development value of about EUR 4.5 billion, Finnoo offers investors a wide range of business opportunities.

The first area to be developed in Finnoo is Djupsundsbäcken, a green residential construction area with a permitted building volume of about 130,000 square metres. Construction started in 2018, and most of the area will be completed by 2029.

The high-rise building area includes a shopping centre and a metro station. The construction of the area starts in 2026 and will continue until 2036. The total floor area will be 250,000 square metres. The area will feature innovative architectural solutions and excellent transport connections and offer panoramic views of the sea and the city.

The western and northern parts of Finnoo will feature residential buildings for families of different sizes. The total residential floor area will be 120,000 square metres. Finnoonkallio will be built between 2020 and 2030 and the Matroonankatu area between 2022 and 2032.

The seaside apartment buildings of Finnoonsatama will offer a view of the marina and archipelago. A park extending from the centre to the shore and restaurants along the waterfront promenade will add to the attractiveness of the area. The Finnoo marina will be the largest one in Espoo, offering boat connections to islands off the coast of Espoo. The buildings will have a total floor area of 200,000 square metres, with construction scheduled for 2028–2039.

The sustainable development goals for Finnoo include maximising energy efficiency, minimising carbon dioxide emissions, reducing consumption peaks, and promoting a high share of renewable, recycled or reused energy.

District heating and district cooling networks will be built in the area. Every building will be able to buy and sell energy through open networks. During the summer, excess heat from the buildings’ cooling systems will be returned to the closed district cooling system. The buildings’ energy flows will be monitored and analysed throughout the Finnoo area to promote best energy practices. Energy storage systems will help reduce consumption peaks.

Buildings will make use of both solar and geothermal energy. One of the first energy innovations introduced is the 1,500-metre-deep geothermal energy wells that produce thermal energy for the area.

• Djupsundsbäcken 2018–2029
• Finnoonkallio 2020–2028
• Finnoo centre 2026–2036
• Matroonankatu area 2022–2032
• Finnoonsatama 2028–2039
• Rustholli area 2025–2035
• Finnoonkartano area 2028–2039