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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30.9.2022
Helsinki-Uusimaa an EU pioneer region in climate change adaptation
The European Commission has chosen the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region to be one of the participating regions in the EU Mission Adaptation to Climate Change. This is one of five EU Missions altogether. They are a new way to deliver concrete solutions by 2030 to some of our greatest challenges.
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19.9.2022
Helsinki-Uusimaa at the forefront of circular economy
The EU Circular Cities and Regions Initiative is furthering the circular economy across European cities and regions. The European Commission has selected the Helsinki-Uusimaa Region as one of the CCRI Pilot Regions. We can now truly develop our transition processes at the front.
News
12.9.2022
27th CPMR Baltic Sea Commission General Assembly in Helsinki 26-27 September
It is a great honour for us to organize the 27th CPMR Baltic Sea Commission General Assembly in Helsinki, Finland on 26-27 September 2022. The General Assembly is a key event for CPMR members to discuss various policy areas like transport, energy, climate, maritime issues and the impact of the invasion of Ukraine on Arctic cooperation.
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28.6.2022
Developing actions for TEN-T stand for better connectivity and competitiveness of Helsinki-Uusimaa
According to current plans, the Trans-European Transport Network TEN-T will cover the entire continent by 2050. New outlines for the network are being drawn right now, and the European Council and Parliament are processing a regulation proposal. According to the view of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council, developing the network means strengthening the connectivity and competitiveness of our Region. However, the regulation proposal also includes some strict and challenging quality criteria.