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1. Pedestrians and cyclists to give way to trams at light rail line crossings

   11.10.2023

   News

   The light rail line brings new types of crossings to the streetscape. However, these crossing points are not zebra crossings. They are simply marked points where people always give way to approaching...

2. Emission calculation of infrastructure construction brings low carbon to planning and budgeting

   11.10.2023

   News

   At the beginning of the year in Espoo, the amount of emissions caused by infrastructure construction and infrastructure maintenance was investigated. The investigation involved calculating the...

   • Urban development
   • Sustainability
   • Climate

3. Construction of a day-care centre from reused building elements examined in Kera

   11.10.2023

   News

   With its concept “Nextille Levelille”, the working group of the Solwers companies won the Kera design competition, which accelerates the reuse of building parts. In its concept, the working group...

   • Urban development
   • Sustainability

4. The City of Espoo and Technology Industries of Finland join forces: “We are expanding our operations to recruit experts from abroad”

   11.10.2023

   News

   Technology Industries of Finland and the City of Espoo will start cooperating to recruit international IT experts to Finland. Working with employers and the Talent Boost network promoting...

   • Entrepreneusrship
   • Employment

5. Building information modelling can save natural resources and emissions

   11.10.2023

   News

   AFRY’s concept of the circular economy in construction examines how digital inventory of buildings could help reduce waste and promote the circular economy. The aim of the concept is to develop the...

   • Urban development
   • Sustainability

6. 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

7. 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

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

   10.10.2023

   News

9. 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

10. 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