Tampere’s City Board approved the plan for the Tampere For All (Kaikkien Tampere) development programme on 30 March 2026. The programme aims to give residents more opportunities to meet one another, get involved and receive support in their daily lives. It covers the entire city and all its residents, and brings together the expertise of the city, organisations and partners.

Funding and timeframe

The budget allocates 1.9 million euros to the programme for 2026, and the programme is scheduled to run until the end of 2029. It implements the City of Action strategy and the Our Tampere mayoral programme. It also draws on experiences from previous development programmes and on current information about well-being and inclusion in the city. Jaakko Laurila began work as programme manager in early March.

A network of community spaces

One goal is a network of low-threshold community spaces where residents of all ages can meet, take part in activities and get guidance and support for everyday situations. According to Laurila, the starting point is to strengthen existing meeting places and work with local actors, adding new spaces open to everyone in the city’s own facilities. The first steps announced in April were:

  • a new intergenerational community café on the ground floor of Youth Culture Centre Monitoimitalo 13, next to new recreational facilities for seniors, opening in spring;
  • planning of activities in Hervanta, Kaukajärvi and Linnainmaa with residents, organisations and other stakeholders;
  • continued support for sustainable living activities at Kaleva Hall.

The focus is on preventing loneliness and strengthening communities’ ability to take initiative. Activities under development include digital support, community meals, language learning, neighbourhood work that enhances safety and outreach cultural services.

Why the city is doing it

The programme responds to needs arising from Tampere’s growth and diversification. According to the city, population growth, the risks of regional segregation and more diverse life situations require new ways to support inclusion and prevent inequality. The programme also supports the internationalisation of Tampere and the development of its neighbourhoods. The city plans to evaluate the models and solutions developed during the programme so that the most effective ones remain in place.

Next step: a Volunteer Fair

The programme and Tampere Volunteer Network TARVE ry are organising a free Tampere for All Volunteer Fair at Tullikamari on Tuesday 10 November 2026, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Nearly 60 exhibitors will present ways to volunteer, including community activities, organising events and peer support. The stage programme at Tullikamari’s Klubi will be mainly in Finnish.