On Friday, 11 September, a topping-out ceremony was held at the new housing development on Opistokuja in Näsi, which is due to be completed in spring 2027. Get a feel for the atmosphere and take a look at how Opistokuja is taking shape! Opistokuja 1 – a new development close to services In the spring … Read more
Porvoon Kodit’s 2026 resident satisfaction survey is carried out in cooperation with Finnish Affordable Housing Companies’ Federation (KOVA). KOVA surveys resident satisfaction every two years, and this year the survey is conducted by Taloustutkimus. You can respond to the survey between 7 September and 11 October conveniently via the QR code on the noticeboard. Alternatively, … Read more
Porvoon Kodit’s company structure will be clarified through mergers. The purpose of the arrangement is to simplify operations, improve administrative efficiency and support the development of services for residents. The merger will not affect residents’ everyday life. Lease agreements will remain unchanged, and residents do not need to take any action because of the change. … Read more
Would you like to do your bit – sometimes quite literally – for biodiversity? Many people think that helping bumblebees, butterflies and other pollinators and supporting biodiversity requires a large plot of land or at least a yard of one’s own. However, the situation of pollinators can be improved even in a rented home and … Read more
The best thing about local travel in your hometown is the realization that you do not need to go far to experience something new. It is enough to slow down a little and look at your own city with fresh eyes. In Porvoo, opportunities are already close by, and summer days do not need to … Read more
Porvoon Kodit has made a decision to clarify and revise the house rules regarding grilling on balconies. The main reason for this change is fire safety and ensuring residential safety in all properties. The updated house rules apply especially to grilling on balconies. Going forward, grilling on balconies will only be permitted with an electric … Read more
The Accident Investigation Authority has published a safety risk assessment concerning cement fibre boards used in balcony railings. According to the findings, certain cement fibre boards do not on their own meet the safety requirements for balcony railings and may not be sufficient to protect people from falling. Based on this official notice, Porvoon Kodit … Read more
Climate action is no longer carried out only because of values – increasingly, it is also a wise and long-term approach from the perspective of the entire organization. The climate partners network facilitated by the City of Porvoo offers local actors a concrete way to develop their operations in a more sustainable direction together with … Read more
