Espoo is a prime residential location Quality of life is more than standard of living Espoo has been planned with quality of life in mind. The city was built to merge with its natural surroundings.
Residential areas blend harmoniously into forestland or parks.
The people of Espoo live close to nature whether they live in flats, terraced houses or detached houses. For pleasant, secure living, Espoo compares with the best, both in Finland and worldwide. The needs of children and adults, and the interface between nature and a modern city were taken into account in the planning of residential areas, public transport and the working environment. A clean environment Environmental protection has been a major concern in Espoo, with the goal of keeping the air, water and surroundings clean. There are no polluting industries in Espoo.