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Oulu City Centre Vision 2026–2040

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  • Development in the Previous Years
  • History of the Oulu City Centre's Development
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City Centre Development in Previous Years

Picture: City of Oulu / Röni-Kuva Oy.

Oulu’s city centre is being developed purposefully and patiently. The latest city centre vision was finished in 2017, and the current work is based on the 2017 plan. 

Updating the city centre vision has now begun and is based on the vision finished in 2017. 

Read more about the current city centre vision update.

Explore the previous urban environment work 

  • City Centre Vision 2040 (link opens in new tab)

News

13.02.2026

Would you like to share your views and experiences on hydrogen?

12.02.2026

The city of Oulu and Hy2gen Nordic AS sign a letter of intent regarding the development of green transition industry in Vihreäsaari

10.02.2026

The Defense Force’s Parade affects traffic and parking on the Merikoski Bridges and the Marketplace on Feb 13

03.02.2026

Oulu flies flags on February 3 in honor of Alvar Aalto

30.01.2026

At a geopolitical turning point, Oulu brings its voice to Arctic Frontiers

30.01.2026

Oulu Museum and Science Centre’s attractions drew in almost 80 000 visitors in 2025

30.01.2026

City of Oulu opened 108 facilities for citizens and associations all over Oulu free of charge

28.01.2026

The Lumo Light Festival 2026 call for proposals is now open

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