Malminkartano is an architecturally unique, atmospheric and cosy neighbourhood located in western Helsinki along the Ring Rail Line. The park area along the Mätäjoki river features beautiful outdoor trails, and the exercise stairs and downhill conditions for winter activities at the Malminkartanonhuippu peak attract visitors from further away. As for culture, Cultural Centre Kanneltalo is located in the neighbouring area and its activities extend to Malminkartano in many forms.
How Malminkartano is developing
In Malminkartano, the overhaul of public services is focusing particularly on the area around Piianpuisto and the Malminkartanonhuippu peak. New housing will be built on the site of the former AEL training centre, and along Malminkartanontie later in the future.
Together, Malminkartano and Kannelmäki form one of the four suburban regeneration areas in Helsinki that the City will focus on developing in the coming years. In Malminkartano and Kannelmäki, suburban regeneration means long-term development through supplemental construction and service development, but also through shorter-term measures to improve the urban environment, e.g. around the station and other public spaces.
Read more about the construction projects in Malminkartano and their schedules(Link leads to external service) (in Finnish)
In the Pihkatie area, a new versatile residential area for around 1,300 people will be built next to the Malminkartanonhuippu peak. Construction of the area is underway, and the first residential buildings will be completed by the end of 2026.
New housing is planned to be constructed along Malminkartanontie (in the central part of Malminkartano). If realised, construction in the area could start in the late 2020s at the earliest.
In the planning principles for Malminkartano, new housing construction is also planned for the western end of Malminkartanontie, in the Kartanonkaari junction area. The planning of the area has not yet started.
The planning of the Malminkartanonhuippu peak area is underway. The area will feature new outdoor trails and a comprehensive outdoor exercise location. Construction is expected to start in 2026 or 2027.
The overhaul and expansion of Piianpuisto is a major transformation project in Malminkartano. A new themed playground will be built in Piianpuisto as part of the City of Helsinki’s themed play network. Together with the yard of the overhauled school and related playing fields, Piianpuisto will form a comprehensive outdoor recreation and play area. The target schedule for the renovation of Piianpuisto is 2027–2029.
The aim is to overhaul the Kartanonhaka skatepark into a large, versatile skatepark in line with the City’s skatepark programme. The renovation will take into account the cultural and historical features and nature values to be preserved in the area. The aim is to carry out the renovation work between 2026 and 2027.
Small improvements to the squares on the northern side of Malminkartano station area, Tuohiaukio and Kehruuaukio, are planned for 2026 as a continuation of the renovation of the squares on the southern side. The Malminkartano station area will also undergo a renovation and overhaul in the coming years.
The plan for public areas in Kaarela was completed in 2024. Based on the plan, several smaller renovation projects will be planned and carried out in Malminkartano in the coming years.
Malminkartano Primary School will be renovated and expanded into a single unitary comprehensive school featuring grades 1–9 and preschool. Additionally, Malminkartano Primary School will receive a new annex that will house Apollo School, the building of which was demolished on a nearby plot. The schools will also have all-new yards. In connection with the changes to the schools, new premises will be built for Malminkartano Library in a separate new building at the edge of Puustelliaukio. Construction work on the school and library projects will start in 2027 and will progress in phases so that the renovated and expanded Malminkartano Primary School, the new Apollo School and the new Malminkartano Library will be completed by the end of 2029.
Renovation of Playground Piika in Piianpuisto will begin in 2026 and be completed in 2027.
Pihkapuisto Primary School and Daycare Kaunokki will be renovated and expanded. Construction is underway and will continue until summer 2027. The schools’ activities will continue during the construction work in temporary pavilion facilities at Arentikuja 3.
Plans
Local detailed plans determine the land use of an area, for example, where apartments, offices, parks, streets and other roads will be built.
Transport connections
Malminkartano is located between Vihdintie and Hämeenlinnanväylä with excellent transport connections. From the Malminkartano train station, you can get to Helsinki Central Railway Station in 15 minutes and to the airport in less than 20 minutes.
Cycling connections will be developed as the Myyrmäenbaana sections in the Kannelmäki and Malminkartano areas are constructed. The schedule for the construction of the Baana route will be specified as the process of developing land use in the area progresses.
The Malminkartano train station will undergo a major renovation sometime in 2026. In summer 2026, train transport will be temporarily halted, during which HSL will provide replacement bus transport to the Malminkartano station.
Services
Malminkartano has all the necessary local services: day-care centres, schools, convenience stores, a health centre, a library and a youth centre. The nearest shopping centres can be found in the neighbouring Kannelmäki and Myyrmäki.
Malminkartano has great sports and green facilities: neighbourhood parks, playgrounds, outdoor recreation areas along the Mätäjoki River and the western green fingers as well as Malminkartanonhuippu. Ball fields and ice rink as well as the Myyrmäki and Lassila sports parks are also nearby.
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Contact information
Name
Max Takala
Title
Project Director
Phone number
+358 9 310 25916(Link starts a phone call)
Description
Malminkartano urban development
Name
Assi Rautanen
Title
project engineer
Description
Malminkartano urban development
Name
Suvi Tyynilä
Title
team leader
Description
Detail planning
Name
Ville Andersson
Title
team leader