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Urban planning and construction

These pages provide you with information about planning and construction in Helsinki, participating in planning, the different levels of zoning, and the principles and goals of urban development. 

Ilmakuva Vuosaaresta, jossa taustalla näkyy meri.
Image: Lauri Rotko

On this site

Participate in city planning
Learn about current plans and ways you can influence them.
Plans and building projects
See how different areas of the city are changing.
Urban development
We’re building new residential areas in Helsinki and renewing the city with infill construction.
Planning process
See the progress of urban planning, and what the levels of urban planning mean.
Planning and building goals
Learn about the guiding goals and principles of urban development.
Photo: Raine Huvila

Your opinion matters to us!

View the available plans or participate in resident events, and give us your feedback. 

Participate in city planning

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Parvehyggeily
Plots and building permits
Ilmakuva Helsingin keskustasta.
Housing
Cycling
Nainen ulkoiluttaa koiraa kaksikerroksisen talon edustalla kulkuväylällä.
Infill construction (in Finnish)