Residents interested in the co-development of Peltosaari are invited to a workshop

The City of Riihimäki invites residents interested in the development of Peltosaari area to an open workshop on Wednesday, June 11, from 16 to 19 p.m. at the Peltsi Youth Center (Jupiterinkatu 5). The workshop is open to all ages and can be attended at a time that suits you. All language groups are warmly welcome. Interpretation will be provided in Ukrainian and, if necessary, in several languages.

The goal is to strengthen the community spirit of the district, increase the participation of city residents, and develop Peltosaari together with city residents. Through co-development, the aim is to find solutions for long-term development and temporary measures to improve everyday life.

– The purpose is to create opportunities for city residents to influence the urban development of their own area and to support new residents settling in Riihimäki, says Anna-Riitta Kujala, Director of Vitality for the City of Riihimäki.

Peltosaari will develop in many ways over the next few years

Several projects are planned for Peltosaari to develop and transform the city district. Among other things, the Karlskoga playground park renovation and a new social and health service center are planned for the area. In addition, a needs assessment for a family house will be carried out this year, in connection with which the future space needs of the Peltosaari daycare center will also be investigated. The possibilities for additional construction in the area are being investigated, among other things, to diversify housing.

– Due to ongoing projects, it is important that the people of Peltosaari and all other enthusiastic city residents are involved in the planning of new activities, says Kujala.

The workshop will present the plan for the Peltosaari park complex. The park plan will be publicly available to all city residents from 16 to 30 June 2025 and can be viewed at the city's On the Parks and Outdoor Activities website.

The amenity and vitality of urban space are increased

Many development projects in the Peltosaari area will be implemented over several years. Therefore, it is important that city residents also participate in the planning of temporary functions and solutions, such as the possible temporary use of empty plots. Lively urban spaces are created by people enjoying and using urban spaces.

Peltosaari is implementing co-development, where city residents participate in increasing the amenity of the district and in the planning and implementation of various temporary activities.

– Our goal is to strengthen the amenity and vitality of Peltosaari. Co-development brings life to public areas, increases inclusion and experientiality. Comfortable urban spaces are created together with city residents, local businesses and other local actors, says Planning Manager Niina Matkala.

– The common will seems to be that a playground and local sports area will be built in the Peltosaari area as soon as possible. The city council has also taken this line. The construction schedule for the park renovation will be decided during the budget process next autumn. The goal of the preparations is for park construction to start in 2026, says Technical Director Maria Vasko.

Jupiterinkatu 5 (go to Riihimäki map service)