https://www.tampere.fi/en
enMail to the Mayor via the city website
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/27/mail-mayor-city-website
The City of Tampere is introducing a form on its website that will allow residents to send messages to the Mayor of Tampere. Residents can now fill in the "Mail to the Mayor" form at tampere.fi/en/mayor and send their messages directly to the Mayor's office, for example greetings, suggestions, feedback or questions to the Mayor.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:43:36 +0200[email protected]eccd4edc-2901-4e7c-b33d-5252ce8b5bb7Nominate a winner for the Technical Creativity Award
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/25/nominate-winner-technical-creativity-award
Nominate a team or individuals from Tampere for the Technical Creativity Award. The call for nominees for the award is open from 25 March to 21 April 2024. The award is given out annually by the City of Tampere.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:52:06 +0200[email protected]648915c0-511f-4883-ab40-569198e21779 Tampere developed low-emission solutions for mobility, housing and energy production
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/25/tampere-developed-low-emission-solutions-mobility-housing-and-energy
The City of Tampere acquired a platform for smart control of outdoor lights and data utilization. In housing construction, the ability of smart systems to further reduce the energy consumption of energy-efficient buildings was tested. These and other solutions for energy-efficient housing and sustainable transportation were developed as part of the recently completed EU-funded STARDUST project.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:47:28 +0200[email protected]24f44261-5f45-41e4-85a1-dcfee4bf2297 Detail planning for Eteläpuisto set to continue with new goals ‒ residents asked for opinions about green and recreational areas
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/22/detail-planning-etelapuisto-set-continue-new-goals-residents-asked
Detail planning for the Eteläpuisto area continues with newly-defined goals. The area will now be developed into a park for public green and recreational use. Feedback and data on the current use and routes of Eteläpuisto as well as residents' thoughts and ideas on the future of the park are being collected until 18 April by means of an online survey. Official feedback on the new participation and assessment scheme currently available to the public can be submitted to the Registrar's Office.Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:59:37 +0200[email protected]f313a4b6-5cda-4906-b298-50ab3d66ab0ePhased comprehensive plan proposal for inner and central Tampere presented to public
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/21/phased-comprehensive-plan-proposal-inner-and-central-tampere-presented
The City of Tampere needs an up-to-date comprehensive plan to guide the development and land use in the City. As for the inner city of Tampere, the comprehensive plan will be reviewed as a phased comprehensive plan, which generally aims for adaptation to climate change and the development of the green environment and recreational services. A strategic comprehensive plan is in place for the city centre, and it will be supplemented and updated.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:36:16 +0200[email protected]d9910c1f-c30c-4abf-9735-ce99cdb67618European Commission approves the Tampere Climate City Contract
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/21/european-commission-approves-tampere-climate-city-contract
The City of Tampere has been awarded the official EU Climate Mission label. Tampere is one of 33 cities in Europe now having the symbol. It confirms the Tampere's vision and efforts to reduce climate emissions. Espoo, Lahti, Lappeenranta and Turku also received the label today.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:29:00 +0200[email protected]cf48027c-130e-46fa-8836-95cfe701769cIncreasing collaboration between Tampere and the United States, particularly in the fields of smart technology, experiences, and sustainability
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/21/increasing-collaboration-between-tampere-and-united-states
Tampere City participated in the signing ceremony of Letter of Intent between Finland and Los Angeles. Cooperation between the United States and Tampere encompasses areas such as leveraging smart technology, enhancing the experience industry, and focusing on sustainability themes. This international collaboration contributes to Tampere’s vitality and supports business exports.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:55:59 +0200[email protected]97e4d17e-2f1f-401f-8592-32bc03ef195eTampere received an excellent rating for economic vitality
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/21/tampere-received-excellent-rating-economic-vitality
The City of Tampere took first place in the Vetovoima & Pitovoima (Reputation and Trust analytics) survey for the fourth consecutive time. Tampere also received an excellent rating for economic vitality.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:54:57 +0200[email protected]fd146278-f38c-4878-8cae-4c08e8c43c49Climate change: Cold weather, storms and heat waves are the most difficult for those already facing challenges in everyday life
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/18/climate-change-cold-weather-storms-and-heat-waves-are-most-difficult
In Tampere, climate change can manifest itself in various ways, such as severe winter temperatures, heavy snowfall and rainfall, and an increase in slippery conditions and heat waves in the summer. The City of Tampere investigated which population groups are most vulnerable to extreme weather phenomena caused by climate change and in which areas they are most likely to be exposed to floods and heat.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:12:04 +0200[email protected]ea838712-b4ae-4c4f-b24f-c25099012dfaSurvey on outdoor lighting in Tampere is open 14 March–4 April 2024
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/15/survey-on-outdoor-lighting-tampere-open-14-march-4-april-2024
The City of Tampere is looking for experiences and opinions from Tampere residents on outdoor lightning. You can respond to the survey online from 14 March to 4 April 2024. The survey focuses on outdoor lighting areas that are maintained by the city. The questions concern streets, parks, squares, sports facilities and other outdoor recreation areas.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:08:25 +0200[email protected]4a6aa357-d874-4d37-8dcf-fa68daae4cdeAnti-Racism Week in Tampere
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/13/anti-racism-week-tampere
Nationality, skin colour, ethnicity, religion or other factors should not impact how we encounter a person and what kind of opportunities they get in society. This is the core message of the Anti-Racism Week, starting in Tampere on Monday 18 March 2024.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:47:40 +0200[email protected]b36f85e9-67bd-42fe-b4ee-e0646af4e6c4Street plan drafts for the Pirkkala and Linnainmaa tramway sections now available for viewing – comment on the plans on the alliance website
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/13/street-plan-drafts-pirkkala-and-linnainmaa-tramway-sections-now
Tampere Tram's Pirkkala–Linnainmaa alliance has published street plan drafts for the future tramway route on www.pirkkalalinnainmaa.fi. In addition to the tramway route, the plans demonstrate the intended locations of lanes, pedestrian and bicycle paths and plantings.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:43:11 +0200[email protected]25f0a914-2711-4863-9a23-a9f9450de68bPlanning review provides information on 2024 sites
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/12/planning-review-provides-information-on-2024-sites
Tampere’s planning review for 2024 has been published on the city's website at tampere.fi/kaavoituskatsaus. The review offers versatile information about the changes coming to different parts of the city. Comprehensive planning and detail planning play a key role in the growth and development of Tampere. The purpose of the planning review is to help residents participate in the development of land use.Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:14:16 +0200[email protected]186a6fad-2232-4370-8b3c-42757dfcc9b5Mansen Massit Community Grant to support residents' own activities
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/11/mansen-massit-community-grant-support-residents-own-activities
The City of Tampere's new Mansen Massit Community Grant will support community activities carried out by residents, associations and communities across the city. The people of Tampere vote to decide which activities will receive Community Grant money. This ensures that the Mansen Massit Grant is allocated to the activities that best meet the needs of the residents. You can apply for the Community Grant in April.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:03:52 +0200[email protected]c7c7b884-e915-40b0-8453-ea1ab2eab301A building planned to be demolished turns into a culture space overflowing with art in the heart of Tampere
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/07/building-planned-be-demolished-turns-culture-space-overflowing-art
The hugely popular demolition art house Pinni47 was piloted last summer in the center of Tampere, and it attracted over 20 000 visitors in two months. For the coming summer, the City of Tampere and the regional development project Operation Pirkanmaa held an open call for a new demolition art project to be organized in Ratinanranta. Upeart, a company specializing in impressive public art productions, was chosen as the operator for Voimakatu 11.Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:45:13 +0200[email protected]5da3962b-6cae-4ac1-8ace-84dd7f8c8604Tampere Residents' Evenings begin – you are welcome to learn about the new Mansen Massit Community Grant
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/04/tampere-residents-evenings-begin-you-are-welcome-learn-about-new
This spring, the Tampere City is having nine residents' evenings around the city. At the Tampere Residents’ Evenings, you will learn about the new Mansen Massit Community Grant and you will have the chance to share your experiences of your own neighbourhood. All are welcome to attend. The event in Hervanta on 16.4.2024 will be in both Finnish and English. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:59:05 +0200[email protected]ebc89b11-1bd0-46b6-9b9b-11cab2c26fa7Apply now for a child's early childhood education and care place that will become vacant in August
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/04/apply-now-childs-early-childhood-education-and-care-place-will-become
Applications are currently being invited for early childhood education and care (ECEC) places and open early childhood club places that will become vacant in August 2024. The application period will continue until 22 March 2024. The application concerns ECEC places that will become vacant in August 2024.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:49:42 +0200[email protected]0be656c8-c8a0-44ed-9e5a-a329fb114317Construction work begins on the Näsijärvenkatu roundabout
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/03/01/construction-work-begins-on-nasijarvenkatu-roundabout
The construction of the Näsijärvenkatu roundabout will start in early March with water supply work. Initially, preparatory work will be done. A permanent roundabout will be built at the junction of Näsijärvenkatu and Paasikivenkatu, south of Mustalahti railway bridge, replacing the existing temporary roundabout.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:49:00 +0200[email protected]548e12c5-d781-4198-ac80-000358d753a3Tampere Biennale programme published
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/02/29/tampere-biennale-programme-published
The programme for the Tampere Biennale, 10–14 April 2024, has been published. The festival is held every two years and focuses on Finnish contemporary music. The theme this year is ‘Worlds in Metamorphosis’. Curated by Minna Leinonen, the programme features encounters between fantasy and reality, past and present, visible and invisible.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:35:57 +0200[email protected]6cc2bd66-f4c2-47b9-8e76-9e4c49058c93Women's Day panel discussion on femininity as a superpower
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/02/28/womens-day-panel-discussion-on-femininity-superpower
What is femininity as a superpower and how will the diversity of femininity be visible in Tampere in 2024? The City of Tampere is organising a panel discussion in Finnish on Women's Day on 8 March 2024 to embrace the vast diversity of women. The discussion is open to anyone interested in the topic.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:23:05 +0200[email protected]67b9fd52-9bb1-4955-8f85-b2c1d56d526fThe Job Fair Tampere event fills the Tampere-talo on March 14th
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/02/26/job-fair-tampere-event-fills-tampere-talo-on-march-14th
The English-language Job Fair Tampere recruitment event is coming bigger than ever. The event will take place for the fourth time the 14th of March, 2024, at Tampere-talo. The event is organised by International House Tampere and Pirkanmaa TE Services. Employers can register for the event until 29.02.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:41:51 +0200[email protected]3a3d923d-04b9-4a77-9616-a7973167606eA shared ecosystem would elevate the creative industries of Pirkanmaa to a world-class level
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/02/21/shared-ecosystem-would-elevate-creative-industries-pirkanmaa-world
A report on the current state and challenges of the creative industries ecosystem in Pirkanmaa has been completed at the end of 2023. As a result of this report, it is now possible to advance the development of creative industries based on researched information and target development actions in a way that best supports growth. The turnover of the creative industries in Pirkanmaa was nearly 600 million euros in 2022. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:43:06 +0200[email protected]c79a74de-d277-4e05-abce-f489e1983188Tampere supports Kyiv and citizens of Kyiv on Memorial Day of war – Ukrainian colours light up the city on February 24
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/02/21/tampere-supports-kyiv-and-citizens-kyiv-on-memorial-day-war-ukrainian
Saturday 24 February marks two years of Russia’s brutal war of aggression in Ukraine. The city of Tampere commemorates the Memorial Day of the war with flags and illuminations across the city. In addition, the city of Tampere and the parishes of Tampere will organise a prayer meeting in Tampere’s Kyiv Park on Saturday.Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:20:22 +0200[email protected]04907d9b-0d9a-4333-95b7-e423f55f89eaJoint application process begins: compulsory education of young people continues until age of 18
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/02/19/joint-application-process-begins-compulsory-education-young-people
Are you a young person finishing basic education in spring 2024 or their guardian? After basic education, a young person's compulsory education continues until the age of 18. All young people under the age of 18 completing basic education this spring must apply for further studies before the end of grade 9. The joint application process for studies after basic education starts on 20 February 2024.Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:03:34 +0200[email protected]d7ec1f11-b8b3-4b36-9579-b4f9252cbf96International art from the early 20th century to the present day
https://www.tampere.fi/en/current/2024/02/16/international-art-early-20th-century-present-day-0
The exhibition Red Birds on Green Tree - Works from the international collection of the Sara Hildén Foundation celebrates the Sara Hildén Art museum's 45th anniversary by presenting key artists and works from the Sara Hildén Foundation's international collection from the early 20th century to the present day.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 17:32:11 +0200[email protected]dedc35bf-f6a4-480f-8392-308b395363b1