The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council has two main tasks: Regional Development and Regional Land Use Planning. We are responsible for the preparation of regional development programmes and land use plans for Helsinki-Uusimaa. These tasks are legally defined. In their own actions, local and national government authorities are meant to take account of the plans and programmes approved by our Regional Assembly.
Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme
The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme sets out our region's vision for 2030 and outlines the development priorities, objectives and measures for 2022–2025. The vision is “Well Ahead”, and the Programme includes the key development guidelines and strategies from the global level to the municipal level.
Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Programme
Regional Land Use Plans in Helsinki-Uusimaa
Our regional land use plans set out the principles of land use and the community structure in Helsinki-Uusimaa. They define the use of areas needed for specific purposes, along with the principles of urban structure.
Regional Land Use Plans in Helsinki-Uusimaa
Smart specialisation strategy for Helsinki-Uusimaa Region
Sustainable development goals, ambitious climate targets and a sustainable growth are the basis for our overall research and innovation activities in the region.
Smart specialisation strategy for Helsinki-Uusimaa Region
Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Climate Roadmap
Helsinki-Uusimaa is aiming at climate neutrality by the year of 2030, in line with the forerunner municipalities of the region. The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Climate Roadmap is the guideline for the climate work.
Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Climate Roadmap
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23.11.2023
Regional Mayor Tuija Telén believes in strong cooperation and visions a splendid future for Helsinki-Uusimaa
The Regional Mayor of Helsinki-Uusimaa, Ms Tuija Telén wants to tell us about her visions for the region and its Regional Council. She emphasizes the regional strengths, which are built up by international focuses and competence networks.
Articles
23.11.2023
Project VILKKU strengthens Helsinki-Uusimaa’s ability for climate change adaptation
Despite mitigation actions, the climate of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region will be changing during the future decades. The project Visioning a climate resilient Helsinki-Uusimaa (VILKKU) aims to create the first regional vulnerability study and adaptation plan.
News
9.11.2023
Scandria Alliance and CPMR: Spotlight on the resilience of the transport system
Local and regional representatives of the Scandria Alliance and the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission, together with EU and national representatives, met in Helsinki on 6-7 November to discuss the implications of the new geopolitical context on transport and infrastructures in the Baltic Sea Region and wider Europe.
Articles
24.10.2023
Helsinki-Uusimaa is the Finnish leader in Horizon Europe participation
Helsinki-Uusimaa Region has acquired over 400 million euros of EU funding from EU’s top research and innovation (R&I) funding programme Horizon Europe in 2021-23. Helsinki-Uusimaa Region has received more Horizon Europe funding than all other Finnish regions combined.