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We are all needed in the planning, decision-making and implementation of the city's future. The resident has the right to participate in managing common matters. The resident of the city can express their opinion in surveys. This page gathers information about all surveys and other participation opportunities that are currently taking place in the city.

Changing street names

The city of Riihimäki is preparing to change the names of Mattilantie and Etelän Viertotie. The intention is to name the streets after Finnish glass artists. The name changes are part of the city of Riihimäki's goal to increase its recognition as a glass city.

The purpose is to change

• Mattilantie and part of Eteläl Viertotie become Helena Tynellin katu.
• Part of Etelään Viertotie becomes Nanny Stillin Street.

See the change points on the map from here.

Residents can express their opinions on changes to street names by April 28, 2025 by writing to the City of Riihimäki, Planning Department, P.O. Box 125, 11101 RIIHIMÄKI or by email to kirjaamo@riihimaki.fi.

A notice has been published about changing street names. advertisement on the city's website on April 8, 2025. Read more about this on the city's website from the bulletin.

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.

Anyone from Riihimäki can apply to be a personal local guide from February 14.2.2023. The search continues for the time being. The first training event was organized in March 2023. New training events will be organized as needed.

If you are interested in being a personal local guide for new residents, read more about being personal local guide from the website.