Our ideas. Our decision.

The OmaStadi voting is open from 11 to 29 March 2026. All Helsinki residents aged 13 and above are eligible to vote. OmaStadi is Helsinki's participatory budgeting process. Through OmaStadi, you can propose how the city should spend 10 million euros. Proposals were collected in autumn 2025, after which the City has evaluated the proposals and prepared cost estimates. The city will implement the proposals that receive the most votes.

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22.09.2025 - 05.10.2025

Proposals
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11.03.2026 - 29.03.2026

Voting
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Spring 2026

Co-creation
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From autumn 2026

Implementation

Helsinki districts with their budgets: Western 1723412€, Northern 665799€, Central 1572408€, Southern 1868353€, Northeastern 1531569€, Southeastern 882799€, Eastern and Östersundom 1755482€

How to vote

1. Explore the proposals.

2. Log in to the site.

3. Select your area in Helsinki.

4. Vote for five proposals.

5. Review your choices and confirm your vote.

Go to voting

Picks from proposals

Here are some randomly picked examples of proposals to be voted on.

Robot bus to help people up the hills at the Swimming Stadium

Reaching the Swimming Stadium requires climbing a hill from every direction. Even if someone is able to swim, they may not manage the climb. A shuttle bus, possibly autonomous, should run up the hill.

Southern Helsinki

#2786

€150,000

Sports and outdoor recreation

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4 people have added this to their favourites

Finnish language to familiar, from native language, with artificial intelligence

AI language models could support Finnish language learning through guided group sessions and helpers in libraries and shopping centres.

Eastern Helsinki and Östersundom

#2640

€125,000

Learning and competence

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No one has yet added this to their favourites

Nature week in Lauttasaari Playground and urban nature info boards

A themed week should be organised together with playgrounds and experts to help children learn about everyday nature. Permanent information boards should be created for selected playgrounds.

Southern Helsinki

#2502

€50,000

Learning and competence

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No one has yet added this to their favourites

Cargo bicycles for transporting goods

Provide cargo bikes available for residents to borrow. Making it easier to transport goods would reduce the need for commercial delivery services.

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8 people have added this to their favourites

Low‑threshold exercise for working‑age adults

Affordable, low‑threshold evening exercise, such as aerobics, yoga or pilates, is needed for working‑age residents in Malminkartano, where no such activities currently exist.

Western Helsinki

#2469

€75,000

Sports and outdoor recreation

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3 people have added this to their favourites

Diversifying the yard area of Ilomäki Daycare Center

Yard improvements would support children’s activity and community, including a ground trampoline, climbing wall, playhouse, spider swing, planting boxes and a safer route.

Southeastern Helsinki

#2554

€250,000

Learning and competence

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23 people have added this to their favourites

Handicraft and improvisation workshops at community houses

Hire an employee for the community houses in Malmi and Pihlajamäki to run repair‑sewing workshops as well as an improvisation instructor to give courses for residents.

Northeastern Helsinki

#2613

€175,000

Culture

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No one has yet added this to their favourites

Develop Soihtu Playground

Soihtu Playground would gain more climbing structures and rope courses, and the unused back area would be opened for use.

Northern Helsinki

#2479

€150,000

Sports and outdoor recreation

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6 people have added this to their favourites

Surfaces for legal graffiti

Map the city’s public wall surfaces where graffiti painting is allowed, or build a graffiti wall where needed. Clearly mark the designated painting areas and their boundaries.

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4 people have added this to their favourites

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Our ideas. Our decision.

How to vote

Picks from proposals

Robot bus to help people up the hills at the Swimming Stadium

Finnish language to familiar, from native language, with artificial intelligence