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1. New use for the old Kungsgårdsskolan school, and need for a new day care centre

   19.8.2026

   News

   With an amendment to the detailed plan, a new use is being sought for the old, protected Kungsgårdsskolan school building in Kurttila. A new, larger day care centre and new commercial buildings along...

   • Zoning

2. No blue-green algae found at these beaches in recent years – always check the situation before swimming

   13.7.2026

   News

   Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, has already been spotted at many beaches, and the warm weather is expected to accelerate its growth even further. However, there are a few beaches in the Espoo...

   • environmental health

3. Have a say on the development of your street – take our survey!

   26.6.2026

   News

   The City of Espoo is upgrading streets in low-rise residential areas through the Kotikadut kuntoon programme. We want to hear your views on the condition of the streets in your area and any related...

   • Participation

4. June is Pride Month

   22.6.2026

   News

   Pride Month culminates in the Pride Parade and Park Festival in Helsinki’s Kaivopuisto on Saturday.

   • City Events Espoo

5. Taneli Kalliokoski appointed as Managing Director of Premises Department

   15.6.2026

   News

   The Espoo City Board has appointed Taneli Kalliokoski, Master of Science in Business and Economics, as Managing Director of the Premises Department (public utility). He will start in the position on...

   • Work for Espoo

6. Espoo to introduce a municipal stormwater fee

   22.5.2026

   News

   Espoo will introduce an annual municipal stormwater fee at the beginning of June. The fee will apply to all properties located within the city’s stormwater system area, i.e. in the areas covered by...

7. External audit of Espoo Building Control recommends organisational reform

   7.5.2026

   News

   The city commissioned a special audit of building control procedures following widespread criticism of Espoo’s Building Control department. The audit was carried out by the city’s External Auditing...

8. Espoo strives to promote cycling – the City Board approved an updated cycling promotion programme

   28.4.2026

   News

   Espoo’s updated cycling promotion programme was approved by the City Board on 27 April 2026. The programme includes measures that encourage cycling. The goal is to increase cycling in Espoo and make...

   • Zoning
   • cycling
   • Climate
   • Urban development
   • Sustainability

9. HealthTech meets AI in Otaniemi

   21.4.2026

   News

   The future of health and medical technology is built in Espoo.

10. The 2026 nature excursion calendar for the Helsinki Metropolitan Area is out

    26.3.2026

    News

    Guided excursions to nature destinations in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area have once again been compiled into the joint nature excursion calendar of Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen and Vantaa and the...

    • Nature
    • environmental protection
    • Nature-wise Espoo
    • Sustainability