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1. The metro enables better services and increases Espoo’s vitality

   30.11.2022

   News

   The new metro extension from Matinkylä to Kivenlahti opens on Saturday 3 December. The metro brings many new opportunities to Espoo and ensures that the city will maintain its vitality.

   • Urban development
   • Innovation work

2. Only small amounts of legionella bacteria found in hot tubs and warm water pools in the capital region

   29.11.2022

   News

   The presence of legionella bacteria in hot tubs and warm water pools was examined in Espoo, Helsinki, Vantaa and Central Uusimaa in 2022. During the project, legionella bacteria were only found in...

3. Congratulations Viherlaakso on 80 years – the oldest upper secondary school in Espoo focuses on arts and quality learning

   25.11.2022

   News

   The City of Espoo is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, but Viherlaakso Upper Secondary School, too, has cause for festivities: it celebrated its 80th anniversary and new school building on...

   • General Upper Secondary Education
   • Viherlaakson lukio

4. The Kera development commitment steers towards a sustainable neighbourhood – innovation recognised at the national level

   24.11.2022

   News

   A sustainability tool developed in Espoo, the Kera development commitment, has been granted an honorary award in the Finnish Quality Innovation Award 2022. The development commitment for Kera is a...

   • Sustainability
   • Urban development

5. Winter weather arrives in Espoo

   18.11.2022

   News

   According to the Finnish Meteorological Institute’s forecast, winter weather will arrive in Espoo during the weekend.

6. 3D model of the city in the Espoo Map Service

   16.11.2022

   News

   The Espoo Map Service is an excellent tool and databank for local residents and those working with the urban environment and geographic data.

7. E-biking made pedalling the primary mode of transport

   8.11.2022

   News

   In this article, two cyclists from Espoo talk about their experiences with electric biking. After purchasing an electrically-assisted bike, pedalling has become the primary mode of transport for...

   • Sustainability
   • Climate

8. Dead trees are part of the forest

   7.11.2022

   News

   Decaying trees lying on the ground belong to the forest just as much as standing dead trunks.

9. Espoo organises an idea competition to develop the centre of Leppävaara – the goal is to achieve a unified and attractive city centre area

   31.10.2022

   News

   The City of Espoo is organising an international two-phase idea competition for the design and implementation of the centre of Leppävaara. The aim of the competition is to find a functionally,...

10. City of Espoo organising a design competition to seek concepts for the reuse of building parts in Kera

    26.10.2022

    News

    Does your company have insights and thoughts on how to promote the reuse of building materials and parts? The City of Espoo is launching a design competition to seek innovative and concrete concepts...

    • Sustainability
    • Urban development
    • Entrepreneusrship