Tag: Urban development
Summary of Vantaa Light Rail
The rail network is the backbone of Vantaa, as well as an important part of the entire metropolitan transport system. Vantaa light rail interconnects Vantaa’s different regions more tightly together.
Vantaa Light Rail
The light rail is a significant investment into Vantaa’s future. It will have a leading role to play in stimulating the economy, since it will bring about new jobs and new business prospects along public transport connections.
Moomins on their way to Vantaa - local detailed plan for Backas experiential center available for public inspection
Vantaan kaupunginhallitus päätti kokouksessaan 1.11. asettaa nähtäville Pakkalan uuden asemakaavaehdotuksen, jonka tavoitteena on rakentaa ainutlaatuinen elämyskeskus Backakseen.
Traffic and transport
Vantaa continues to develop the transport conditions of the city, especially safer pedestrian ways and cycle paths. Public transport is being developed in cooperation with Helsinki Region Transport (HSL).
Urban planning
Vantaa is being developed by building parks and streets, as well as by planning housing, places of employment and public services. To preserve green areas, areas near district centres with good public transport links are mainly being developed.
Vantaa nominated as the European Rising Innovative City
Vantaa is one of eight cities that the European Innovation Council (EIC) has chosen as the European Rising Innovative City semi-finalists.
Housing and environment
The City of Vantaa is developing an attractive and safe living environment. The residents’ needs and environmental protection are taken into account in the development of the city.
Tikkurila in 2040 – Tikkurila's disposition plan available for public inspection
Vantaa City Executive Board decided to publish Tikkurila disposition plan 2020—describing the development of the Tikkurila major region until year 2040.
The joint promotion of competitiveness and innovation activities at the Metropolitan Area
The cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa will continue their long-term cooperation to drive competitiveness and innovation activities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.