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City residents can express their opinions in various surveys. This page compiles information about all the surveys and other opportunities for participation that are currently underway in the city. We all need to be involved in planning, decision-making and implementing the city's future!

Survey on resurfacing pedestrian routes

Do you travel around Riihimäki on foot, by bike or by other means? Tell us about a light traffic route that needs a new asphalt surface. Send us a tip using the map-based form no later than Sunday 19 April 2026.

Go to answer the survey (maptionnaire.com).

Residents' meeting about the future of the city

What should your Riihimäki be like in 2040? Come and share your thoughts on the city's future at the Atom shopping center on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 16–19 p.m. (Eteläinen Asemakatu 3). The Riihimäki Vision – A Question of the Future event will be held in the shopping center's lobby, in the immediate vicinity of entrance D.

The event will allow city residents to build a vision for the city together with city employees. The event is part of the city's strategy update.

In addition to Mayor Jouni Eho, the attendees will include Director of Vitality Anna-Riitta Kujala, Technical Director Maria Vasko, Director of Education Jari Lausvaara, and Chair of the City Board Miia Nahkuri.

Read more about the residents' event in the city's press release.

Current zoning, street, park and water supply projects will be presented at Anton's House on April 23rd.

City residents are welcome to hear about this year's most significant street, park and water supply construction projects and zoning plans on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 18–20 p.m. at Antoni's House (Öllerinkatu 3). The event will be held in Antoni's Hall, please arrive through the entrance on the left. Welcome! Read more in our news.

Survey on updating the kindergarten and school network

The city's network of daycare centers and schools will be reviewed during spring 2026. The aim of the work is to find the best possible network of daycare centers and schools in a situation where the number of children is decreasing significantly.

All city residents are now being asked for feedback and views to support the service network.

Go to the zef.fi platform to answer the survey.

The responses are anonymous. They will be used to support service network planning. Please respond to the survey by April 19, 2026.

Residents of Riihimäki, sign up for being a personal local guide!

The city is looking for people from Riihimäki to be personal local guides for people and families moving to or considering moving to the city. The purpose of the guides is to make it easier to move to Riihimäki, to familiarize them with the city and to introduce them to the real Riihimäki. The city connects guides and those interested in Riihimäki with each other based on, for example, age, hobby or other connecting factors. When connecting guides and people we take into account the wishes of those who are interested in Riihimäki.

Any resident of Riihimäki can apply to become a drop-in worker. If you are interested in dropping off new residents, read more about being personal local guide from the website.