A moderate increase of the permitted building volume on Hempontie
Local detailed plansLeppävaaraIt is proposed that the permitted building volume of two blocks on Hempontie in Pohjois-Leppävaara will be increased to the level of the surrounding area so that the green nature of the area and existing green environment are preserved. The participation and assessment scheme and the preparation materials of the plan are available for public review from 21.9.–20.10.2026 to date. You can review the material on the Finnish site for the plan under Valmisteluvaihe (Preparation Stage) and Selvitykset ja suunnitelmat (Reports and Plans). The plan is estimated to proceed to the proposal stage in spring 2027.
Plan name
Hempontie
Area number
112903
Type of land use plan
Local detailed plan amendment
Phase
Preparation phase
Applicant
City of Espoo
Current issues and news about the plan
Residents’ event 15 October 2026 at 5 to 7 pm: We will organise a Meet the City event on the plan for the residents of the plan area and anyone else interested in the plan in front of Lintula daycare center. Come drop by at any time that suits you; there is no programme or presentation schedule. The event will be held in Finnish. You can ask questions and give comments in English. Click here for the full event details.
Summary
The permitted building volume of two blocks on Hempontie in Pohjois-Leppävaara will be increased to correspond to the surrounding permitted building volume. The hedges and vegetation along the street, the green parks and the trees in the area form an important part of the area’s cityscape. These values will be taken into account in the planning process.
Read more about the preparation and content of the plan on the project webpage in Finnish
You can find current information about the progress of a plan on the plan webpage in Finnish. For more information, you can contact the planners. You can participate in the planning process by submitting an opinion during the preparation stage or an objection during the proposal stage.
What are the preparation stage, public review and proposal stage?
You can read more about the process of detailed planning and resident participation on the page Detailed planning process in stages. Read more about participation in planning from the page Participation is part of city planning.
Johanna Nuotio
Planning Engineer, Detailed planning +358 43 8255221johanna.nuotio@espoo.fiTekniikantie 15, OtaniemiVille Keskisaari
Transportation Engineer, Traffic and transportation planning for detailed plans+358 40 6368662ville.keskisaari@espoo.fiTekniikantie 15, Otaniemi