Our ideas. Our decision.

The results of the OmaStadi vote have been published and the city will implement the winning proposals. The projects will be planned together with city residents and city experts on Wednesday May 27, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Oodi Central Library. OmaStadi is Helsinki's participatory budgeting process. Through OmaStadi, Helsinki residents can propose and vote for how the city spends 10 million euros.

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  1. 1
    22.09.2025 - 05.10.2025

    Proposals

  2. 2
    11.03.2026 - 29.03.2026

    Voting

  3. 3
    Spring 2026

    Co-creation

  4. 4
    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€

Welcome to plan OmaStadi projects

The implementation of OmaStadi projects will be planned together with city residents and city experts on OmaStadi planning workshop on Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Oodi Central Library. No pre-registration needed. Welcome!

Check out the voting results

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

More trees to Western Helsinki

Helsinki has many green areas, parks and squares that are mostly empty lawn. These areas should be reviewed and planted with long‑living trees wherever this is compatible with other uses of the space.
Proceeds to implementation
Western Helsinki
#2618
€50,000
Parks and nature
  • Comments count: 0
  • 46 people have added this to their favourites
  • Amount of votes: 834

Year‑round public sauna for Munkkiniemi Beach

A public sauna open year‑round is proposed for Munkkiniemi Beach, either as a container sauna or a permanent building, complementing the popular winter swimming area.
Proceeds to implementation
Western Helsinki
#2581
€250,000
Well-being
  • Comments count: 3
  • 43 people have added this to their favourites
  • Amount of votes: 1120

A microforest in central Helsinki

Plant a carbon‑sequestering microforest in Helsinki to support both environmental sustainability and public health.
Proceeds to implementation
Southern Helsinki
#2461
€150,000
Parks and nature
  • Comments count: 1
  • 47 people have added this to their favourites
  • Amount of votes: 555

Sunflower field at the edge of Mustavuori

A sunflower field is proposed beside the allotments on the old field near Mustavuori along Itäväylä.
Proceeds to implementation
Eastern Helsinki and Östersundom
#2668
€35,000
Parks and nature
  • Comments count: 0
  • 18 people have added this to their favourites
  • Amount of votes: 341

More outdoor gyms and exercise spots in Northeastern Helsinki

Increase the number of safe, free and accessible outdoor gyms and sports places for all ages, from children to seniors.
Proceeds to implementation
Northeastern Helsinki
#2649
€400,000
Sports and outdoor recreation
  • Comments count: 2
  • 27 people have added this to their favourites
  • Amount of votes: 621

Development of Tapaninvainio Beach

Develop Tapaninvainio Beach with modern outdoor fitness equipment. Renew and add changing rooms. Also add a few tables and benches and install two new toilets for summer.
Proceeds to implementation
Northeastern Helsinki
#2459
€200,000
Sports and outdoor recreation
  • Comments count: 2
  • 26 people have added this to their favourites
  • Amount of votes: 628

Replacing lawn areas with pollinator‑friendly flower meadows in Lauttasaari

Pollinators are essential to natural ecosystems. Some grass fields in Lauttasaari should be converted into lush pollinator‑friendly flower meadows.
Proceeds to implementation
Southern Helsinki
#2741
€150,000
Parks and nature
  • Comments count: 0
  • 36 people have added this to their favourites
  • Amount of votes: 561

Christmas market in Puistola

Create a Christmas Market at Puistolantori with lights, decorations and a large Christmas tree that residents can decorate. Residents could also have stalls to sell handmade products.
Proceeds to implementation
Northeastern Helsinki
#2694
€75,000
Community spirit
  • Comments count: 0
  • 5 people have added this to their favourites
  • Amount of votes: 400

Free music and city festival

The proposal combines wishes for free music events, city festivals and village celebrations in Herttoniemi and the wider southeastern area.
Proceeds to implementation
Southeastern Helsinki
#3005
€125,000
Culture
  • Comments count: 1
  • 27 people have added this to their favourites
  • Amount of votes: 605

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Here you can find information about OmaStadi events and activities.

Low-threshold living room concerts

Low-threshold living room concerts

Kontula Library, Ostostie 4, Helsinki
Free of charge
Rebirth – konemusiikkia

Rebirth – konemusiikkia

Restaurant Wenla, Keinulaudankuja 4, Helsinki
Free of charge
Parent & baby sound baths at Kontula Library

Parent & baby sound baths at Kontula Library

Kontula Library, Ostostie 4, Helsinki
Free of charge
Low-threshold living room concerts

Low-threshold living room concerts

Kontula Library, Ostostie 4, Helsinki
Free of charge
OmaStadi development workshop

OmaStadi development workshop

Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki
Free of charge

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