Tag: Residents' magazine
Vantaa – young since 1974
The beginning of the decade was clouded by the recession. At the end of the decade the young city seemed to have found its place in the world.
The daycare's forest group goes hiking in the nearby forest in the mornings ─ lunch is eaten sitting on a rock
For the second year running, the Leinelä kindergarten now has a forest group, Naavanuppuset. The group of children aged around 3 to 5 years old spend their mornings hiking in the nearby forest. Sometimes the forest group also eats lunch outside and returns inside at naptime. In the afternoon, the
Sport buddies are seeking children and young people from schools to participate in recreational activities
The aim of sport buddy activities is to encourage children and young people who do not have any hobbies to participate in sports or other recreational activities of their choice.
MEK Community Developers encourage Vantaa residents to work together
Four MEK Community Developers have begun working in Vantaa, bringing together operators in four major regions.
Building of Tikkurila Competence Campus’ streets and parks to begin in the fall
Building the campus begins by building the streets and parks in the course of the year 2024. In addition to the competence campus, the area will house workplaces, housing, as well as versatile services.
Voting on residents’ ideas to start soon – everyone aged 13 and over can have their say!
In April, Vantaa residents will have the chance to participate in the development of their own neighbourhood. For the first time, participatory budgeting is being carried out across the whole of Vantaa.
At home in Vantaa: “The forest landscape from my window is like a painting that keeps changing”
Annukka Lyra moved back to her childhood home in Kaivoksela. The forest in the backyard is fascinating no matter your age or the season.
Planning review
In the annual planning review, we present the current topics related to land use planning.
Winter in Vantaa
Enjoy both outdoor activities and cultural events in Vantaa during winter. We have also compiled up-to-date information on winter maintenance.
Vantaa’s summer entrepreneurship programme boosts young people’s confidence in their skills
The Vantaa Summer Entrepreneurship Programme encouraged young people in Vantaa to try entrepreneurship and the viability of their own business idea. In summer 2023, a total of 16 young people aged 15-29 from Vantaa participated in the programme. Each participant received a mentor and €300 to start