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Construction of Vantaa Light Rail begins in front of Jumbo in January 2027
Construction of Vantaa Light Rail will begin in the Pakkala area around Jumbo in January 2027. The works will start first on Tasetie. Jumbo and all services in the area will remain open as usual.
During Vantaa’s 50th Trade and Commerce Day, we approached the future bravely: renewal generates growth
This year, Vantaa’s Trade and Commerce Day was organized for the 50th time. The theme of the 2026 anniversary was “Bold renewal – growth in transformative times”.
Budget 2027: Vantaa’s finances strengthen, but the path to balance still requires further measures
Vantaa Mayor Pekka Timonen has published his budget proposal for the year 2027. It is the first budget to implement the city’s new Tulevaisuus asuu Vantaalla (“The Future Lives in Vantaa”) strategy. The fiscal year result is expected to improve compared with recent years, but the deficit is still
City Executive Board reviewed amendments to the local detailed plans for Veromies, Varisto, and Martinlaakso
In its meeting on October 19, Vantaa city executive board reviewed amendments to the local detailed plans for Keimola, Kivistö, and Petikko.
Removal of the temporary fencing at Länsimäki Dog Park to begin on Monday, 2 November 2026 – temporary closure
The removal of the temporary fencing at Länsimäki Dog Park will begin on Monday, 2 November 2026. In addition to the removal work, construction work related to the restoration of the area will be carried out at the dog park until Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
Elmo swimming hall to be the largest in Vantaa – new wood construction in Asola
The Elmo swimming hall will be the largest and most versatile swimming hall in Vantaa. The hall will serve an estimated 300,000–350,000 visitors per year and set an example in energy efficiency.
Vantaa Light Rail construction work soon underway for a year – what we have achieved
The Vantaa Light Rail alliances started work in October 2024. In honour of the second anniversary of the alliance agreements, we look back at what we have achieved over the past two years.
Want to learn a new language? Make your voluntary A2 language selection through Wilma from January 7th to January 22nd, 2027!
Voluntary A2 language learning starts in 4th grade in Vantaa.
City Executive Board approved the outcome of co-operation negotiations as the basis for further preparation of the budget
The City Executive Board of Vantaa approved the outcome of the co-operation negotiations in its meeting on October 19, 2026, as the basis for the continued preparation of the 2027 budget. The negotiation outcome was approved with an amendment proposed by the mayor concerning the use of temporary
City council approved programs for Safety and Neighborhood Development and local detailed plans for two daycare centers
In its meeting on October 19, 2026, Vantaa City Council approved the Positive Neighborhood Development Program and the Safety Program for 2026–2029. The city council also approved the local detailed plans for daycare centers in Keimolanmäki and Kivistö. In addition, the council decided to suspend