Service group: Democracy & Inclusion
Vantaa Resident Forum in Pakkala on October 23, 2025 – come and learn about the Vantaa light rail
Vantaa’s autumn Resident Forum will be held on Thursday, October 23, from 17:30 to 20:00 at Vantaa International School in Pakkala (Hagelstamintie 1, 01520 Vantaa, cafeteria).
Construction of the Vantaa Light Rail begins on 1 December 2025 between Kuninkaala and Mellunmäki – Invitation to a resident meeting
Construction work on the Vantaa Light Rail between Kuninkaala and Mellunmäki will begin in December 2025 on several sections simultaneously. We will provide more detailed information on the construction work and possible temporary routes for each area closer to the start of construction. A public
Local detailed plans for the Myyrmäki Urban Culture House and Migri’s detention center progress to the City Council
In its meeting on October 6, the Vantaa City Executive Board handled the alterations to the local detailed plans of the Myyrmäki Urban Culture House and the Migri detention center in Itä-Hakkila. Next, the alterations to the local detailed plans will be submitted for the City Council's approval.
The magic of storytelling at Mosaiikki urban culture center
The Storytelling Open Mic event tradition continues in the fall at Mosaiikki urban culture center in Kivistö.
New daycare centers in Vantaanlaakso, Vaarala and Myyrmäki
In its meeting on September 22, the Vantaa City Executive Board decided to submit the alterations to the local detailed plan for the daycare centers at Lounaniitty in Vantaanlaakso, Talkootie in Vaarala and Louhela in Myyrmäki for the city council’s approval.
City Council approves environmental health tariff
In its meeting on September 22, the Vantaa City Council approved the environmental health tariff after a vote. Changes to the tariff are needed as the scope of application of the Tobacco Act expanded on August 1, 2025, to include the sales of smokeless nicotine products.
Stand as a candidate in the Youth Council elections
Stand as a candidate in the Youth Council elections or encourage your friend!
City Council handled the 2024-2025 environmental liability report — Vantaa's environmental liability work has progressed well
Vantaa City Council assembled for its first council term meeting on August 25. The meeting approved local detailed plans for Vantaa light rail in Länsimäki, Vaarala and Rajakylä, and entered the City of Vantaa’s environmental report 2024-2025 for information.
Customer Elevator in Myyrmäki House Out of Service 21 July – 29 August 2025
The customer elevator in Myyrmäki House will be renewed and therefore out of service from 21 July to 29 August 2025. During this period, access to the second floor of Myyrmäki House — including the library’s reading room — will only be possible via stairs.
Community work in a nutshell
Community work aims to bolster people’s own human agency and life-management skills. It helps people find meaningful things to do as well as communities to be part of. Community work helps reduce loneliness and feelings of exclusion. Moreover, it has an impact on the coziness and safety of