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1. Is there a new life for used concrete elements in landscape construction?

   11.10.2023

   News

   The Yellow office and landscape architect Niilo Tenkanen’s concept “Keran urbaani vihreä”, which succeeded in the Kera design competition, examines the reuse of concrete elements that are dismantled...

   • Urban development
   • Sustainability

2. Researchers study the lifestyles related to urban residents’ everyday mobility - complete the survey

   11.10.2023

   News

   This autumn, researchers at the University of Turku are collecting information from residents of Espoo, Lahti, and Oulu regarding their mobility habits. The research is part of the Transformative...

   • Zoning
   • Urban development
   • Sustainability

3. Keilaniemi tunnel on Ring I is closed on the night of 11–12 October due to a rescue exercise

   10.10.2023

   News

4. Espoo stays at the forefront by investing in competence, international attractiveness and the green transition – “We risk missing out on growth in well-being due to the skills shortage”

   10.10.2023

   News

   Working life is undergoing major changes: jobs and workers do not find each other, there is a shortage of skilled workers, and large-scale resignations are taking their toll on sectors affected by...

   • Entrepreneusrship
   • Employment

5. Espoo to join international effort to tackle biodiversity loss – cities play a crucial role

   10.10.2023

   News

   In its meeting on 9 October, the Espoo City Board decided that Espoo will sign the international Green City Accord and join the national Nature-wise municipalities (‘Luontoviisaat kunnat‘) network....

   • Participation
   • City Board
   • Urban development
   • International affairs
   • Sustainability
   • Nature
   • Nature-wise Espoo

6. Hydrohex pilot yielded good results with videos for swimming lessons

   9.10.2023

   News

   Hydrohex developed materials for swimming lessons to be used by the City of Espoo instructors working at Leppävaara Indoor Swimming Pool.

   • uimahallit
   • Growth and Learning

7. Nature groups of daycare centres go out in all weathers

   5.10.2023

   News

   In nature, the richness of imagination is manifested in a different way and self-esteem is strengthened. Many daycare centres in Espoo have nature groups. Usually, these groups go on excursions and...

   • Early Childhood Education
   • Growth and Learning
   • Sustainability

8. Forest conservation is part of climate action in towns and cities – the emission offset potential of land use in the Hepokorvenkallio building project in Espoo has been assessed

   4.10.2023

   News

   A recent study reveals that the changes in land use, felling, and carbon stocks caused by the Hepokorvenkallio data centre construction project in Espoo can be offset through forest conservation.

   • Zoning
   • Nature

9. Espoo and 25 partners work together towards carbon neutrality

   4.10.2023

   News
   • Sustainability
   • Climate
   • Entrepreneusrship

10. New temporary wooden bridge opened to the public in Tapiola

    3.10.2023

    News