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Ritva Nikola and Juha Kesänen standing in front of a green building on Siilitie in Helsinki.

The 70-year-old Siilitie area has stood the test of time

04.9.2025 09:50

The City of Helsinki built the first building on Siilitie in 1956. Ritva Nikola, who has lived in the area since 1957, and Juha Kesänen, the author of the history of Siilitie, explain the secrets behind its charm.

Heka’s Resident of the Year: “This is worry-free living”

Heka’s Resident of the Year was announced on 21 November at the ‘Ilta Hekan kanssa’ (‘Evening with Heka’) event. Anne Vuori has been living at Heka’s Torpparinmäki location for twenty years and would prefer it if tenants did not have to defend their form of housing.

04.12.2023 11:06
A new block of houses with glazed balconies.

New senior apartments in North Helsinki – here is how the apartments take accessibility into account 

Three new apartment buildings intended for seniors have been completed in Ylä-Malmi, Helsinki. This senior location has its own special characteristics to make residents’ life easier.

21.9.2023 11:00
A smiling woman holding a smiling baby.

Life in the century-old church block – see what kinds of decoration solutions residents have come up with   

The Puu-Käpylä district of Helsinki is home to distinctive apartments. The buildings were renovated in 2018, but the residents have an understanding attitude towards the features of the old apartments.

21.9.2023 09:35

Return to the club room

The club room at Palkkatilankatu 1 in Länsi-Pasila was redecorated into a cosy lounge area around seven years ago. After having been closed during the coronavirus pandemic, the room is now back in active use. 

07.12.2022 16:25