Where the good life lives Strategy of Kuopio until 2030

Freedom to choose Mission Operation mode Kuopio with its partners creates sustainable growth and a good life. Operation mode Freedom to choose   Openly. Inspiringly. Together. For the citizen.

Kuopio 2030 Health, vitality and happiness Capital of Good Life Strategic priorities of the vision A centre of sustainable growth for one million people – 200,000 inhabitants in 2040. Progressive and international business life and business-friendly environments. Strongly developing urban area Savilahti – Europe’s most captivating learning and innovation environments. Finland’s fastest growing region of conventions, events and tourism. Forerunner in health, environment and wellbeing. Unique and inspiring nature and environments. The best place for children. 

internationality, partnership Growing Kuopio Competitive business environments Commercial properties and facilities Ensuring the availability of skilled workforce Effective invest-services (attracting domestic and foreign companies to settle in the region) One-stop-shop for companies Procurement policy – business-friendliness Attractive innovation and learning environments and a high-quality education chain Developing Savilahti-area as a learning and innovation hub Close collaboration between educational institutions and businesses A well-functioning high-quality education chain from early childhood to higher education Innovative urban development, vibrant city centre, versatile urban culture Plenty of projects in progress – new ambitious initiatives Developing the city centre to a bustling commercial and social space Promotion of free urban culture (tolerance, facilities) Promoting Kuopio Active networking collaboration (particularly for improvement of regional accessibility) Marketing and other modes to promote greater visibility Crosscutting themes and principles: digitalisation, internationality, partnership

internationality, partnership Happy and Healthy Kuopio Activity-boosting for everyday life Easy access to facilities and services Activation of those in need of support Close collaboration with organizations and cities Early support Providing early support for families with children and young people (grown-up friends, home services, transition phases) Reducing loneliness Supporting the elderly living at home – activity and happiness in old age Employment and livelihood Reducing long-term unemployment Helping young people to find a path to studies and employment Healthy and safe living environment Rural area as a unique living environment Versatile ecological design and construction n housing areas and services Crosscutting themes and principles: digitalisation, internationality, partnership

internationality, partnership Resource-wise Kuopio Smart mobility Promotion of cycling and walking Well-functioning public transport New transport modes in rural areas Mobile services Compact urban structure Energy efficiency and renewable energy Efficient energy solutions in construction and use of facilities Low-emission energy production New technologies and their piloting Circular economy and wise use of resources More efficient / shared use of facilities Recycling – zero waste Sustainable procurement, local food Paperless city organisation Promotion of shared use of resources Crosscutting themes and principles: digitalisation, internationality, partnership

internationality, partnership Progressive Kuopio Skilled, motivated staff and modern leadership Staff participation – communication and interaction platforms Promotion of staff wellbeing at work (i.e. flexible working conditions, improved combination of work and family life) Open and sustainable decision-making process (new action modes, citizen participation…) Smooth and progressive services Improved access to services (digitalisation 24/7 accessibility, mobile services) Service design, service collaboration, Lean-methods, experimenting culture Sustainable economy Economic efficiency of the City Group Well-timed investments supporting growth Balanced city budget and flexible margins Crosscutting themes and principles: digitalisation, internationality, partnership

Where the good life lives