Kallio summer streets

The project in brief

The City of Helsinki prepared summer streets for the Kallio and Harju districts. The objective of the project is to make temporary improvements to the area's walking environment and comfort for the 2025 and 2026 summer seasons. The idea is to make the summer streets available from May to the end of September in 2025 and 2026. The Kallio summer streets will continue at least in summer 2027.

Summer street measures are particularly targeted at the areas surrounding Fleminginkatu, Porthaninkatu and Vaasankatu. In addition to this, individual sites will be implemented throughout the neighbourhood.

Features that enable lounging, restaurant terrace activities and cultural and artistic activities are planned for the streets.

Project interaction

The planning involved local residents, companies and associations from the start. Interaction was an active part of the entire planning process. The co-creation of the area ensured that the residents of Kallio and local operators were heard and felt at home in the summer streets.