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The Vantaa City Museum in Tikkurila is now the Vantaa History Museum
As of September 1, the Vantaa City Museum’s location in Tikkurila will be known as the Vantaa History Museum. The new name was chosen from among nearly 200 suggestions. The first permanent exhibition about Vantaa's history will open to the public on November 27.
A particularly noisy phase of the work will begin in week 37 on Länsimäentie near the Maratontie roundabout
The particularly noisy work will continue for approximately 15 days, on weekdays between kl. 7–18
All capital region first-graders to receive a book from Helmet libraries
In cooperation with publishers, Helmet Libraries will be gifting books to all first-graders in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area during the academic year 2026–2027. They are also all invited to visit their local library.
Rock Drilling and Excavation Works Causing Increased Noise to Continue on Hakunilantie
Rock drilling and excavation works that began in June on Hakunilantie, between Kyytitie and Tammapolku, will continue. The excavation works need to be extended beyond the original estimate, as more bedrock than anticipated has been encountered within the work area, increasing the extent of rock
Vantaa light rail vehicle procurement update progresses to City Council
In its meeting on August 24, the Vantaa City Executive Board decided to submit the Vantaa light rail's updated vehicle procurement project plan to the City Council for approval and to propose the granting of an absolute guarantee to Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd.
The City Council ratified the Economic Program and Vitality and Employment Program
In its meeting on August 24, following a vote, the Vantaa City Council ratified two strategic programs for the strategy period 2026–2029: the Economic Program and the Vitality and Employment Program. In addition, the Council ratified Vantaa's new voting districts as of January 1, 2027. The number of
Keihästie closed to vehicle traffic at the intersection with Länsimäentie from 28 September to 9 October 2026
Keihästie closed to vehicle traffic at the intersection with Länsimäentie from 28 September to 9 October 2026
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
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
Noisy Drilling and Rock Excavation Works to Begin on Rivieranraitio
Rock and stone drilling as well as rock excavation works will begin in September along the future tramway street connection on the Rivieranraitio. The works will cause significant noise in the area. The works are scheduled to start in Week 36.