Service group: Urban planning
Vantaa's new smoke saunas at Kuusijärvi won the Finlandia Prize for Architecture
The winner was chosen by researcher of European philosophy Timo Miettinen from among four candidates nominated by the Finnish Association of Architects SAFA. The public smoke saunas at Kuusijärvi are an important place to the people of Vantaa, with architecture that blends seamlessly with the
Vantaa Light Rail makes use of deadwood and forest floor material as nature and construction are reconciled
Construction inevitably changes the environment, but biodiversity can be supported in many ways, even in major infrastructure projects. At the Vantaa Light Rail construction site on Rivieranraitti, taking nature into account is reflected, for example, in leaving deadwood in the area’s natural
Tältä näyttää Vantaan ratikan reitti pyöräillen – katso video!
Pyöräilimme Vantaan ratikan tulevan reitin päästä päähän kesällä 2026. Katso, millaista on pyöräillä ratikkatyömaiden ympäristössä ja tutustu ratikan reittiin!
Vantaa launches Finland’s first municipal IB pathway from early childhood education to upper secondary education
In August 2026, Vantaa became the first municipality in Finland to offer a continuous International Baccalaureate (IB) program starting from early childhood education through to upper secondary education. The pilot program began at Pakkala Y.E.S. Daycare Center, providing an English-language
Forests are more than individual trees - Vantaa Light Rail compensates for the harm caused by construction to nature
We use an app to track the number of individual street trees that have been cut along the light rail route. This ensures that an equivalent number of new trees can be planted as close as possible to the original locations.
Vantaa, Helsinki, Espoo and Kauniainen outline common policies for drone-related emergency warnings
The cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area have outlined policies for organising their services during possible drone alerts. Through unified operating models, services and the population in the metropolitan area can be protected across municipal borders. These policies help prepare for situations
Vantaa will become a modern and attractive light rail city
For many Vantaa residents, the light rail will mean smoother mobility in everyday life in the future. But that’s not all – an entire light rail city will be built around the light rail.
New housing, more green spaces, and more cultural offerings in downtown Myyrmäki
The center of Myyrmäki will undergo significant development in the coming years. The goal is to make the downtown area more cohesive, pleasant, and safe.
Open call for portfolios: Vantaa Light Rail Art
Vantaa Light Rail Art invites professional artists and artist groups to participate in the open call for portfolios. The open call for artists will map out creators for permanent and temporary public artworks for the urban environments along the light rail route.
The City Council approved the specified project plan for Vantaa light rail
A new plan for the airport terminus will be drawn in 2026. The decision on extending the tram line will be made in 2027.