Nordicum - Real Estate Annual Finland 2014 | Page 28

Power Triangle
Tapiola, Otaniemi and
Keilaniemi join forces to
create the most innovative
trio in the country

Combine business savvy with
design expertise, add a healthy
dose of science excellence and
what do you get? Sounds like
the “Power Triangle” of East
Espoo: namely, Tapiola, Otaniemi
and Keilaniemi. Each of these
neighbourhoods are stars of
their own right, having shot
to international prominence a
long time ago. But when you put
them together, you have a true
superstar.
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ith the emergence of the metro line
in 2015, the three neighbours will be
linked together like never before –
and synergies are overflowing. But what can
we expect from this innovation powerhouse?
Well, the triangle is already the most
international science and innovation area
and the largest technology area in Northern Europe – and where else could you find
5,000 researchers, 110 nationalities and
8,000 jobs in ICT industry within a 15-minute walk?
The success of Otaniemi, Tapiola and
Keilaniemi drives pretty much the entire
country when it comes to the competition
for knowledge-intensive businesses and
jobs. Recognising the inherent opportuni-

ties here, the City of Espoo has composed a
T3 strategy – signifying ‘science’, ‘art’ and
‘economy – which seeks to make the most
of this perfect marriage.
The City is also willing to invest heavily on the triangle: the renewal of Tapiola,
Otaniemi and Keilaniemi will be the largest single construction project in the history of Espoo. In the coming years, massive
investments to the tune of 4-5 billion euros
will pour into the area.

Winning Ways
Project Director Antti Mäkinen is in charge
of the T3 Triangle Development Project and
very much excited about the project: