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
As a regional council, we are responsible for the development of Helsinki-Uusimaa. Our work looks far ahead, while also shaping development actions in the coming years. To support this work, we work with regional stakeholders to develop joint strategies and programmes.
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
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2.9.2026
Sustainable tourism on the shores of the Baltic Sea – Water load management, cycling routes, and rural produce
Protecting the sensitive waters of the archipelago with wastewater solutions, Europe-wide cycling tourism highways, and new services from rural food producers all go hand in hand. Tourism in the Baltic Sea region is developed sustainably through cross-sectoral, cross-border cooperation and flexible local solutions. They are made possible by the EU's Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme.
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23.6.2026
Daily global data from Kuva Space’s satellites
Kuva Space captures rapidly updated Earth observation data through its microsatellites. While the information is increasingly vital for global security, it is also used to monitor climate change, forecast crop yields, analyse water quality, and support land-use planning.
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29.5.2026
New Horizon Europe CIRCULANDIA project promotes circular food systems, regenerative agriculture and reusable packaging
The European Commission has awarded Horizon Europe funding to the implementation of the CIRCULANDIA project on circular food systems.
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24.4.2026
Interregional Exchange Meeting on Strategic Foresight was Held in Helsinki-Uusimaa
Partners of the Strategic Foresight Partnership (SFP) project gathered in Helsinki on 4–5 March for an interregional seminar dedicated to foresight practices. The seminar aimed to showcase the diversity of foresight approaches across the Helsinki region and to facilitate exchanges between practitioners.