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27.1.2026In 2025, a total of approximately 14 british football fields, or 100,559 square metres, of new floor area were completed in Jyväskylä. The number of new construction permits granted was slightly lower, i.e. 93,441 square metres, which corresponds to approximately 13 british football fields.Image
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23.1.2026Piling work for the Hipposkeskuksen competence center and sports center will begin on Monday, January 26, 2026.Image
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19.1.2026The second draft of the Jyväskylä Master Plan 2050 has been published. The draft will be on display from 16th January to 16th February 2026, when residents can familiarise themselves with the plan and give feedback. The purpose of the master plan, which covers almost the entire Jyväskylä area, is to guide the development of the land use in the coming decades.Image
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13.1.2026Alva-yhtiöt Oy will begin infrastructure construction work at the Hippos Center on Thursday, January 15. The sand parking area, which has been particularly popular with visitors to the AaltoAlvari Water Sports Center, will be taken out of use, but there are other parking areas available at Hippos.Image
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9.1.2026Piling is part of the Hippos Center's extensive construction project and is one of the most significant work phases in the early stages of the project.Image
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30.10.2025Construction of new sports and exercise facilities at Jyväskylä’s Hippos area will start in December. All parties involved in the project confirmed their participation with agreements signed at the kick-off meeting held today, October 28, 2025. The investment of over €210 million in the Hippos center for sports, elite sports, research, and education is unique in Finland. Construction will take just over two years, and the total employment impact during the construction period is estimated at approximately 2,600 person-years. The construction site will be fenced off in November, and construction in the area will begin in December.Image
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29.9.2025The population of Jyväskylä exceeded the milestone of 150,000 residents on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Mathematically, the 150,000th resident of Jyväskylä was a baby girl born at Nova Hospital at 1:45 a.m. The city will commemorate the newest resident of Jyväskylä and her family at a time convenient for them at their home.
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17.3.2025A cultural block is planned for the centre of Jyväskylä, due to be completed by the turn of the 2030s. Work has started on the concept for the cultural blocks activities and facilities. The aim is that the City Council makes a decision on the cultural block in late 2025. The first public event will be held on 19 March at the Main Library and an online survey has been opened.Image
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Feel the vibe on Kehä Vihreä
Kehä Vihreä is a network of green and recreational areas surrounding the center of Jyväskylä, bringing nature, art, and culture closer to city residents.
The ring-shaped chain of parks offers a wide range of opportunities for outdoor activities, hiking, and experiencing urban nature.
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Urban environment for city residents
The street is open, the detour is in place, and traffic arrangements have changed. Will there be no end to this? Hopefully not, because this is the only way to create something new.
We are building a good living environment and a smooth everyday life. We are developing the city in many ways into a free shared living room where everyone can experience the joy of discovery and find things they enjoy doing.
When was the last time you stopped to admire our growing city? Look, Jyväskylä is beautiful! Made for you, with love. We will continue this work.
