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Construction work on the Vantaa Light Rail expands in December around the bridge crossing Porvoonväylä
NewsPreparatory works for the Vantaa Light Rail began in November on Länsimäentie in the area surrounding the bridge crossing Porvoonväylä. After the City Council approved the updated project plan, the project has now moved into the construction phase on Länsimäentie.
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Solve the new winter crossword puzzle in the residents' magazine!
ArticleMovie tickets and Vantaa caps will be raffled off among those who solve the crossword puzzle in the last resident magazine of the year. Good luck!
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"I'd say this is pretty much the perfect city."
ArticleWhat will our hometown look like in 2026, and how will the new strategy help us meet current challenges? Mayor Pekka Timonen considers answers to these and other questions in the editorial of the residents' magazine.
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Light rail line 15 captured the hearts of passengers
ArticleIn Helsinki, the clanking of tram cars has been heard for over 100 years, but the first light rail line only began operating in October 2023 – and with none of the clanking.
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The light rail construction sites are expanding in December
NewsThe Vantaa light rail construction sites have impacted the lives of residents in Tikkurila’s center since the spring. In December, the construction of the light rail will begin to cover a significantly larger area.
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The Tikkurila bus terminal is moving in February
NewsThe light rail tunnel will eventually run under the Tikkurila bus terminal, which is why the buses must move elsewhere for the duration of the construction. According to the current information, this change will take place in early February 2026.
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The oak tree in Library Park will be felled – but it will still remain in Library Park in the future
NewsThe oak tree in Library Park will be felled on December 3, as its growing site is located at the Vantaa Light Rail tunnel. Artist Antti Laitinen will take possession of the oak trunk and create an artwork from it.
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The Urban Policy Council’s First Report: Qualified Early Childhood Teachers Are More Common in Socioeconomically Advantaged Areas
NewsThe first report of the Urban Policy Evaluation Council was published on December 2, 2025. The report delves into educational segregation in the Helsinki metropolitan area and highlights critical issues for municipalities.