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Expanded Nokia Tokmanni Opens With Surprise Hampers
The Nokian Tokmanni store has been expanded by about 1,050 square metres and opens on Thursday at 8 am with surprise hampers.
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Portable saunas planned for Rauhaniemi during renovation
Rauhaniemi public bath in Tampere may keep saunas open during renovation by installing portable saunas, with the city lease allowing setup while concrete plans and timelines remain undecided.
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Tampere Forms Steering Group to Shape Moomin Tourism Vision
Tampere has formed a steering group to shape the Moomin development concept as part of turning the city into an international tourism magnet, with Helsinki-based consultant Miltton guiding the vision.
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Santalahden Scenic Elevator to Close Nights Over Vandalism
Tampere's Santalahden scenic elevator will be closed at night this spring and summer due to ongoing vandalism. The city says restoring and cleaning the battered elevator is no longer feasible given the high costs, and doors will be locked nightly in line with tram traffic.
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New Kirsi Kunnaksen Daycare Opens in Ylöjärvi
Ylöjärvi opened Kirsi Kunnaksen Daycare in the Siltatien area this March, a 160-place facility with modern spaces and a focus on storytelling and sustainable development.
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Tram project measures biodiversity with new index
The Tampereen Ratikka Pirkkala-Linnainmaa Alliance has launched an annual biodiversity index along the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa tram project, with first interim results by the end of 2025.
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YIT to build 36-apartment tower near Tampere center
YIT will build a nine‑storey, 36‑apartment tower on Aspinniemenkatu in Ranta‑Tampella, due for completion in December 2026; units range from studios to three‑bedrooms and meet A‑energy standards.
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Tampere keeps Pispala Daycare and Terälähde nature school in the plan
Tampere’s education committee has decided to keep Pispala Daycare at its current site and retain the Terälähde nature school while finalising the city’s 2026–2040 service network plan.
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Vesitehtaansilta Bridge to Open This Summer in Viinikanlahti Waterfront
Tampere’s Vesitehtaansilta pedestrian and cycling bridge will be completed by summer to link Viinikanlahti waterfront paths and launch the new Viinikanlahti district planned for about 3,000 residents.
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Tampere Nature Reserve Plan advances in preliminary talks
Tamperelainen reports that Tampere's draft nature protection program for 2026–2040 is in a sending discussion phase and could broaden participation beyond the mayoral coalition ahead of a 23 March city council vote.
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Kangasala Plans to Cancel Kaivannon Psychiatric Hospital Demolition Contract Amid Delays
Kangasala plans to terminate the Kaivannon psychiatric hospital demolition contract as delays mount, with the Environmental Committee set to discuss the matter on Tuesday.
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Turku mayor to spotlight growth at MIPIM 2026 in Cannes
Turku mayor Piia Elo will attend MIPIM 2026 in Cannes March 10–12 to participate in roundtables and meetings with city leaders, real estate investors, and international media to explore investment and partnership opportunities for Turku's growth.
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Community Sauna Plan Wins at Tohlopin Beach Site
Tampere has chosen Tohlopin Uimaseura as the preferred builder for a public sauna at Tohlopin beach; the winning Laulujoutsen concept proposes two wood-fired saunas and aims to open in 2027 if permits are granted.
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Pine to be felled near Pyynikki Lookout Tower on March 10
Arborists will fell a pine near the Pyynikki Lookout Tower in Tampere on Tuesday, March 10; the operation will use a lifting crane and may cause temporary traffic disruption.
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52-Apartment Tower Rises in Hatanpää
Construction of a 52-apartment tower is planned for Hatanpää, Tampere, starting in March and completion aimed for summer 2027. The project combines standard rentals with Pirkanmaa Wellbeing Services County-operated support apartments on the same site near the Hatanpää Arboretum, developed by Lujatalo with MVH-Tammi and MVH-Jalava.
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Kärkkäisen's 40-meter sign tower requires flight permit
Kärkkäisen's plan to erect a 40-meter sign tower in Linnakallio, Pirkkala, will require a flight-obstacle permit from Traficom next year.
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Tampere Plans for 60,000 New Residents by 2040
Tampere is preparing for up to 60,000 more residents by 2040 and has drawn up a 2026–2040 service network plan to map where new housing and public services such as libraries, schools and sports facilities will be needed.
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Hiedanranta gains 66 rental apartments at Tehdaskartanonkatu 40
Tamperelainen reports that Tampere-based Avain Asunnot will build a 66-unit rental block at Tehdaskartanonkatu 40 in Hiedanranta, aiming for RTS four-star environmental certification and A-energy class.
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Ylöjärvi sells 29-block plots to builders
Ylöjärvi has launched a land sale for builders in Vuorentausta, offering 29-block plots for area-wide development that can begin this spring.
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NCC to Build 84-Unit Toas Student Housing in Tampere
NCC begins construction of an 84-unit TOAS student housing building on Rauhaniementie in Tampere's Lapinniemi district, with completion planned for early summer 2027.