Our ideas. Our decision.

In OmaStadi, residents and city employees design the OmaStadi projects to be implemented together. The outcome of this co-creation process is project plans for the OmaStadi projects that will be carried out. You can influence the implementation of the projects by commenting on them on the OmaStadi website between 20 April and 1 June 2026. OmaStadi is Helsinki's participatory budgeting process. Through OmaStadi, Helsinki residents can propose and vote for how the city spends 10 million euros.

Smiling citizens of different ages together

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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€

Discover new projects in your area

The City will implement 54 new OmaStadi projects across the city. The projects include shared activities, events and opportunities for physical activity – as well as initiatives for children, young people and families. See what’s coming to your area.

Picks from projects

Here are some randomly picked examples of OmaStadi-projects.

Summer Jobs for Youth: Yard Work by Muscle Power and Himalayan Balsam Removal

The proposal combines two youth employment initiatives: hiring young people for muscle-based outdoor maintenance work and for removing the invasive Himalayan balsam. The work creates summer job opportunities, supports environmental care and is climate-friendly.

Project progress

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Parks and nature

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2 people have added this to their favourites

Night café for young people in Eastern Helsinki

A night café is needed in Eastern Helsinki to provide a safe and comfortable place for young people to spend time in the evenings.

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Community spirit

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One person has added this to their favourites

Forest play park to Nurkka Playground

Create a forest‑themed playing area for children in Nurkka Playground, supporting health and wellbeing. Plant durable, multi‑species shrubs and trees.

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Parks and nature

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3 people have added this to their favourites

Toilet and performance stage for the Käpylä kiosk

A toilet and a small performance stage should be added to the kiosk building in Käpylä. These would complement the small park, which has become a popular gathering place for locals and visitors.

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Community spirit

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5 people have added this to their favourites

Waterbus connections between islands for island‑hopping

Currently, the recreational islands have individual routes. It would be brilliant if there were connections between the islands. Ferry routes between islands should be established to make island excursions easier.

Project progress

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Sports and outdoor recreation

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4 people have added this to their favourites

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.

Project progress

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2 people have added this to their favourites

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.

Project progress

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Community spirit

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3 people have added this to their favourites

Making Eränkävijäntori a pleasant and safe meeting place

It is proposed that the Eränkävijäntori parking area be reduced in size and transformed into a pleasant communal space with benches, plantings and meeting areas, improving both safety and the overall appearance of the area.

Project progress

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Built environment

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2 people have added this to their favourites

Rowing boats for public use in Western Helsinki

Shared rowing boats placed around Western Helsinki — for example in Seurasaari, Munkkiniemi and other city docks — for all residents to use freely.

Project progress

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One person has added this to their favourites

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Upcoming events

Here you can find information about OmaStadi events and activities.

Kontula Blues Festival 2026

Kontula Blues Festival 2026

Kontulan Ostoskeskus, Ostostie 4, Helsinki

Rentoa Koripalloa

Rentoa Koripalloa

Puistolan kirkko / Liikuntasali, Tenavatie 4, Helsinki

Korttipeli-illat

Korttipeli-illat

Puistola church, Tenavatie 4, Helsinki

Rentoa Koripalloa

Rentoa Koripalloa

Puistolan kirkko / Liikuntasali, Tenavatie 4, Helsinki

Rentoa Koripalloa

Rentoa Koripalloa

Puistolan kirkko / Liikuntasali, Tenavatie 4, Helsinki

Rentoa Koripalloa

Rentoa Koripalloa

Puistolan kirkko / Liikuntasali, Tenavatie 4, Helsinki

Rentoa Koripalloa

Rentoa Koripalloa

Puistolan kirkko / Liikuntasali, Tenavatie 4, Helsinki

Korttipeli-illat

Korttipeli-illat

Puistola church, Tenavatie 4, Helsinki

Korttipeli-illat

Korttipeli-illat

Puistola church, Tenavatie 4, Helsinki

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News

OmaStadi makes Helsinki better – do you know what participatory budgeting is?

OmaStadi is Helsinki's participatory budgeting process. The fourth round of OmaStadi is currently under way. Helsinki residents can now have their say on how the OmaStadi proposals that passed the vote are carried out by commenting on them on the OmaStadi website as well as attending the OmaStadi development workshop.

Communication tips to increase voter turnout

Did your own proposal proceed to a vote, or did you find a great proposal that you would like to see happen? We've put together some tips below to help you share information about OmaStadi proposals.

One mall, over a hundred events – culture is created together in Kontula

The Kontula Cultural Mall, made possible by OmaStadi, had an exceptionally varied programme in 2025, offering everything from magic to crafts and from noise music to food experiences. The events were attended by more than 11,000 people.

Meeting people and growing together – OmaStadi has brought community to Helsinki

OmaStadi funding has been used to organise events that bring people together all around Helsinki. It has helped with renovating the canopy kiosk near Arabianaukio Square into a meeting place for local residents and strengthening the emotional and interaction skills of schoolchildren, among other initiatives.

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