Pasila – New Centre of Helsinki

Pasila – New Centre of Helsinki is a major urban redevelopment project transforming the Pasila district into a vibrant mixed-use neighbourhood. The project encompasses approximately 59.3 hectares and aims to create a new urban centre that connects previously separated eastern and western areas of Pasila whilst honouring Helsinki's long-term urban vision.

The primary development component is Tripla, a 355,000 square metre mixed-use complex developed by YIT, a major Finnish construction company. Completed in phases between 2019 and 2020 at a total estimated cost of 1.5 billion euros, Tripla includes the Mall of Tripla (the largest shopping centre in the Nordic countries), a modern railway station, office buildings, residential units, a hotel, and a multi-purpose arena. The development has achieved LEED Platinum certification and features sustainable design elements including green roofs covering 40 per cent of total roof area.

Beyond Tripla, the broader Keski-Pasila urban plan, guided by architect Cino Zucchi's masterplan competition win in 2005, envisions 345,000 to 480,000 square metres of new floor space across the district. Additional developments include the Firdo office building by ARCO Architecture Company and The Node, a 32-storey office tower designed by JKMM Architects. The comprehensive development strategy positions Pasila as Helsinki's second centre.