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k Two universities
k Three universities of applied sciences
k 40,000 students
k Two technology centres, Hermia
and Finn-Medi
k VTT Technical Research Centre
of Finland
k Nokia Innovation Centre Tampere
k Number two location of creative
industries in Finland
k The Theatre Capital of Finland
Easy to reach
by train, by bus and by plane
13 kilometres from Tampere city centre
k Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is located
check www.tredea.fi/tmp
k Straight plane connections,
Publisher: The Creative Tampere programme,
The City of Tampere | Editing: Viestintätoimisto
Tammisto Knuutila Tammisto Oy | Graphic Design:
Kaarina Marttila | Translation: Intertext and Käännöstoimisto Lingvista/Leni Vapaavuori | Printed by:
Tammerprint, Tampere 2011
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kTampere has been on the top in a
VIP survey of municipalities for many
years, achieving the best overall grade
among Finland’s largest cities. Apart
from its location and traffic connections,
Tampere has been positively evaluated
for the opportunities available for leisure
activities, its commercial services, the
development activity of the municipality,
and business development and
technology activities. Tampere has also
been evaluated as the country’s best and
most attractive place to live.
kIn 2007 Tampere was ranked sixth in
the European Smart Cities comparison of
70 medium-sized cities in Europe.
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k Tampere has systematically developed
its competence in strategic clusters
by investing heavily on development
programmes. eTampere (2001-2005)
reached 130 million euro project volume
on information society development.
BioneXt Tampere (2003–2010) reached
over 270 million euro investments in
the field of health technology. The
latest is Creative Tampere (2006–2011),
the creative economy development
programme.
Biotech, Conmed Linvatec Biomaterials
Skylift, Avant Tecno, Santen, FIT
Glaston, John Deere Forestry, Bronto
Nokia, Metso, Cargotec, Sandvik,
k Companies in the region include
experience industries
energy technologies, creative and
and communication technologies,
and biotechnologies, information
engineering and automation, health
k Main expertise: mechanical
200 kilometre radius of Tampere
k Two thirds of all Finns live within
Region
k 490,000 inhabitants in the Tampere
k Established in 1779
Tampere is the centre of the second largest and the most rapidly
developing economic region in Finland. It is the most important
centre for research and education, one of its major strengths being
good co-operation between the business sector, university and the
government in economic development.
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and creativity.
1900
In the 19th century, Tampere grew as a major industrial centre for
the wood, paper and textile industries. In 1882, the first electric light
in northern Europe was lit in the Finlayson textile mill. The spirit of
innovation, knowledge sharing and growth continues to live in Tampere
today, putting Tampere at the forefront of many industries.
1950
1882
The first electric light in the
Nordic countries lit in the
Finlayson’s factory
1882
The first electric light in the
Nordic countries lit in the
Finlayson’s factory
1875
Finland’s first shoe
factory
1903
Tampere Theatre
1901
Tampere Worker’s
Association establishes
the TTT-Theatre
1900
At the beginning of the 20th
century Tampere is Finland’s
biggest industrial city with
prospering textiles, shoe,
engineering, and wood-processing
industries
1980
1970
Major structural changes in
industry in the Western world
boost Tampere to rapidly shift
towards high technology
1907
Tampere Cathedral
1959
Revolving auditorium
taken into use at Pyynikki
open air theatre
1954
A masterpiece of Finnish
literature, “The Unknown
Soldier” by Väinö Linna,
published
1965
Finland’s first ice
stadium is built
1974
The world’s first
successful NMT call
1984
The world’s first
bioabsorbable implant
1970’s – The birth of Manse Rock – creative Finnish lyrics and
original melodies by Tampere-based musicians
1971
Näsinneula, Tampere’s
landmark and the highest
observation tower in the
Nordic countries
1979
Tampere-Pirkkala
International Airport
1985
Tampere City Library
Metso
1987
The first Nokia unit,
Telenokia in Tampere
1991
The world’s first
successful GSM call
All educational institutions online
1996
The world’s first Personal Digital
Assistant, the Nokia communicator
The Special Meeting of
the European Council at
Vapriikki Museum Centre
1990
Tampere Hall, the largest
concert and congress centre in
the Nordic countries
1999
The European Sustainable
City Award
WHAT IS CREATIVE TAMPERE MADE OF? INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE, RICH CULTURAL LIFE,
1959
Revolving auditorium
taken into use at Pyynikki
open air theatre
1903
Tampere Theatre
1901
Tampere Worker’s
Association establishes
the TTT-Theatre
1875
Finland’s first shoe
factory
For many decades, Tampere has been nationally and internationally recognised for its bold new
initiatives aimed at business development. The Creative Tampere programme is the largest regional
creative economy development programme in Finland with a local economic impact of EUR 100
million. The programme has given birth to more than 450 project ideas and more than 120 projects.
At the end of 2010, more than 1,000 local companies were involved in these projects, over 200 new
companies were established and project volume exceeded EUR 30 million. In terms of turnover,
number and employment, the growth of creative industry companies
has exceeded other industries in the Tampere region, and the
growth of the creative industry has been 2-8 times faster than
elsewhere in Finland.
Creative Tampere programme is administered by Ideone Ltd,
the leading creative economy development company in Finland.
More information www.ideone.fi.
1984
The world’s first
bioabsorbable implant
1974
The world’s first
successful NMT call
1965
Finland’s first ice
stadium is built
1980
1991
The world’s first
successful GSM call
1985
Tampere City Library
Metso
1970’s – The birth of Manse Rock – creative Finnish lyrics and
original melodies by Tampere-based musicians
1907
Tampere Cathedral
1950
All educational institutions online
1987
The first Nokia unit,
Telenokia in Tampere
1970
Major structural changes in
industry in the Western world
boost Tampere to rapidly shift
towards high technology
1900
At the beginning of the 20th
century Tampere is Finland’s
biggest industrial city with
prospering textiles, shoe,
engineering, and wood-processing
industries
1900
1996
The world’s first Personal Digital
Assistant, the Nokia communicator
1979
Tampere-Pirkkala
International Airport
1971
Näsinneula, Tampere’s
landmark and the highest
observation tower in the
Nordic countries
1954
A masterpiece of Finnish
literature, “The Unknown
Soldier” by Väinö Linna,
published
The Creative Tampere programme will close in 2011,
but the development work will continue. New
activities will be initiated, and new achievements will
be gained. Come and see it for yourself!
Programme Director
Lasse Paananen
+358 40 720 5088
[email protected]
www.creativetampere.fi
The Creative Tampere programme will close in 2011,
but the development work will continue. New
activities will be initiated, and new achievements will
be gained. Come and see it for yourself!
Programme Director
Lasse Paananen
+358 40 720 5088
[email protected]
www.creativetampere.fi
The Special Meeting of
the European Council at
Vapriikki Museum Centre
1990
Tampere Hall, the largest
concert and congress centre
in the Nordic countries
Creative Tampere programme is administered by Ideone Ltd,
the leading creative economy development company in Finland.
More information www.ideone.fi.
For many decades, Tampere has been nationally and internationally recognised for its bold new
initiatives aimed at business development. The Creative Tampere programme is the largest regional
creative economy development programme in Finland with a local economic impact of EUR 100
million. The programme has given birth to more than 450 project ideas and more than 120 projects.
At the end of 2010, more than 1,000 local companies were involved in these projects, over 200 new
companies were established and project volume exceeded EUR 30 million. In terms of turnover,
number and employment, the growth of creative industry companies
has exceeded other industries in the Tampere region, and the
growth of the creative industry has been 2-8 times faster than
elsewhere in Finland.
1999
The European Sustainable
City Award
WHAT IS CREATIVE TAMPERE MADE OF? INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE, RICH CULTURAL LIFE,
In the 19th century, Tampere grew as a major industrial centre for
the wood, paper and textile industries. In 1882, the first electric light
in northern Europe was lit in the Finlayson textile mill. The spirit of
innovation, knowledge sharing and growth continues to live in Tampere
today, putting Tampere at the forefront of many industries.
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Creative Tampere programme -> Creative industries | Innovations and
Once upon a time, there was a city that decided it was time
to make room for the new type of creativity and new talent
to support the existing industry and technology.
Presenting CREAcTIVE city
This was the beginning of the Creative Tampere programme
for 2006–2011, which extended the definition of creativity
to include culture, the experience economy, and competence
and innovation development in other areas. The programme
prompted extensive co-operation, promoted new ideas and
engagement, and fuelled the growth of creative industries.
Photo: Plugi
Great contributions…
Photo: Palatsi Music Theatre
Finlandia Comic Prize awarded to best Finnish comics |
International Architecture Week | Aito Media, a leading
TV programme format company | Centre for Practise
as Research in Theatre | Klub Tampere for exporting
culture | Centre for Creative Industries | Member of the
District of Creativity (DC) Network
k Creative Tampere has been supporting the
establishment of the private Palatsi Music Theatre
that has attracted more than 100,000 spectators in its
first two years. Turnover exceeded 3.5 million in 2010!
The Creativity World Forum
The world’s largest creative economy event
in Tampere in 2013.
k Creative Tampere received a national award for
innovation promotion in 2008.
entrepreneurship | Attractive city.
…and experiencing roaring growth
The growth of creative industries in
Tampere compared to other regions in Finland
The growth of creative industries
compared to other sectors in Tampere
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kThe growth of creative industries has been fast
compared to other industries in Tampere and to
creative industries elsewhere in Finland. In 20072008, the number of creative business branches
increased by eight percent compared to four
percent growth in other industries. The growth in
turnover was also two-fold – 18 percent compared
to 9. Since the beginning of the Creative Tampere
programme, the creative industries’ growth curve
has been in a class of its own: 25 percent in two
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Other sectors
years. Popularity of business advice, for example,
has evidently given a boost to entrepreneurial
spirit, company start-ups and growth-orientation.
kSeveral functional development services and
structures have been built to develop creative
industries, and support has been given to
operating environments that generate creativity.
Creative Tampere has been a key influence in the
emergence of innovation environments in the
Finlayson area, among others.
Source: Mid-term report of
the programme/Advansis Oy
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Grand facts… Creative Tampere programme’s project portfolio worth more than EUR 30 million |
More than 1,000 companies participating | Over 120 projects | Over 200 new companies established.
k Creative economy development programme LUKE is one of the most successful projects in the
Creative Tampere programme. Coaching provided through the programme led to the foundation
of more than 200 creative companies and 16 cooperatives.
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Duckburg’s famous Gyro
Gearloose and his loyal
Little Helper would
be green with envy if
they saw all the bells
and whistles at the old
Finlayson cotton factory
in Tampere. Today, the
170-year-old Finlayson
factory houses a new type
of open community creating
innovations. It is home to the
Creative Tampere programme’s
business development services,
the Hub Tampere business
cluster, ProAcademy’s business
student teams and the New
Factory, which brings together
the innovations and ideas
of businesses, scientists and
ordinary Tampere residents.
The “engines” running the New
Factory are Demola, Protomo
and Suuntaamo, each working
quickly and effectively to turn
ideas into prototypes,
products and services, business,
and new job opportunities.
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Discovering social innovations
kCreative Tampere was involved in the creation
of Demola, a multidisciplinary community that
develops not only technological but also social
innovations as well as deployment models for them.
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kVoimala is an entrepreneurship
coaching centre that offers
experiential learning styles to
promote entrepreneurship with
young people.
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Kaarina Kaikkonen: Linjanmuutoksia.
In front of the old Finlayson cotton factory.
Photo: Annikaisa Knuutila
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The world’s first novel compiled
from tweets was published in
Tampere in autumn 2010.
The factory is OPEN, too
kAvoin tehdas (Open Factory) is an IT community that
applies open source software in data management
and IT to enhance customers’ operating models,
processes and services.
kDemola, New Factory’s open
innovation environment, has received
the Innovation Award 2010 from the Assembly
of European Regions, AER.
ean Enterprise Awards 2011 competition.
.. and YES to entrepreneurship!
The goal of the YES business mentor
network is to enhance co-operation
between educational institutes and
the business sector. The co-operation
methods developed at the YES Centre
in Tampere have rosen a great interest
elsewhere in Finland – and worldwide.
Photo: “Cabals – the card game”
by Kyy Games, www.kyygames.com
Innovations and entrepreneurship
kWith its first ever feature film, Energia Productions was able
to make film history: The science fiction comedy Star Wreck - in
the Pirkinning was downloaded eight million times online. The
company’s latest film Iron Sky, also a science fiction comedy,
continues to explore new and uncharted territories: The production
company uses a communal online film production platform to
make the film. In an Internet-based film studio, tens of thousands of
amateur and professional volunteers participate in the film-making.
Crowd funding. IronSky’s funding arrangement is also something
new and innovative: Millions of the film’s EUR 7.5 million budget
comes from the fans.
GAMIFICATION!
The opening night of Iron Sky
is set for early 2012.
Blurring the boundaries
between work and play
Check it out!
kThe gaming industry is on the rise
again in Tampere. New businesses are
being set up at an accelerating pace;
almost ten companies have been set
up in the past few years. The research
and education in the field represents
the cutting edge – by national and
even international standards. All the
elements are in place: game design,
user interface technology, 3D graphics,
music, sound effects, user testing
and factual content. And the huge
global success of the Finnish mobile
game Angry Birds is energising game
developers in Tampere, too.
Communal online film
production platform at
www.wreckamovie.com
Photo: Iron Sky/Tarja Jakunaho
kBut gaming is not just about having
fun. Scientists are particularly interested in the world of serious games, and
are studying which things could be gamified. The answer is: Anything! A game
can make a person function differently in everyday activities. When business
and pleasure are combined, the boundaries of work and play begin to blur.
www.ironsky.net
kThe University of Tampere is home to Finland’s
leading learning and research centre for
computer-human interaction, TAUCHI. It explores
ambient intelligence, multisensory applications,
touch, visual contact, speech, gestures and
emotions as elements of a new generation of user
interfaces to meet the needs of sectors such as
health care or mechanical engineering.
TAUCHI is currently working on a multimodal
gaming environment designed for children aged
13-15 that promotes awareness of health in a
social and positive way.
kIs it possible to have fun while you
practice? Yes, it is, if you use gaming
features when practising. For example,
the StarEyes game developed in
Tampere hooks guitarists on practising.
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Neogames, the Finnish
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Tampere Unit for Computer-Human Interaction //tauchi.cs.uta.fi
Exploring new territories
k Students developed a mind-controlled
user interface for a gaming application
or other graphic application.
Photo: Demola
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Attractive city
Aesthetic integrity and energy efficiency
Tampere is taking determined
steps to keep darkness at bay
with a new and innovative
street and area lighting design
and new light-related events.
The design exploits cuttingedge technology for the lighting
of major traffic routes and the
city centre, and to highlight
points of special interest in
surrounding communities.
The design allows lighting to
be modified depending on
the time of day, traffic volume
and various events.
… AND A TOUCH OF
Local residents, the business
and tourism sector and civic
organisations were also
consulted, and will be able
to share the outcomes: for
example, housing companies
can get great ideas on how to
use lighting in their properties.
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The Guerilla Lighting event puts
the city in a different light: an outdoor
concert arena in Osmonmäki Park.
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Photo: Riikka Kunnari
kAn amazing transformation: The refurbished
façade of the Naistenlahti power plant was
crowned with a lighting design that works like
magic, turning the ugly duckling into a graceful
swan. The impressive lighting was designed by
the Tampere-based VALOA design and it won the
GE Edison Excellence Award in Las Vegas in 2008.
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Photo: Kirsi Kontio
MindTrek - digital media&business
kThe MindTrek event focuses on digital media and
brings an international crowd of digital economy
specialists and activists to Tampere every autumn.
The event developed around a competition hosted
by the City of Tampere, and is now the leading
social media event in the Nordic countries.
kEvery year, the Tampere Exhibition and Sports
Centre hosts the Subcontracting Fair – the biggest
subcontracting trade event in the Nordic countries
and the second biggest in Europe.
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Music&Media is an international music industry event and
a forum for new talents. In autumn 2010, the first Tampere
Music Award was handed out at the event. The award was
given to Rein Lang, the Estonian Minister of Justice, for his
work to promote Estonian music.
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Attractive city
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Tampere has been
voted Finland’s most
attractive place to live
in on several occasions,
and it also has strong
visitor attraction. Some two
million travellers visit Tampere
annually for business or for
pleasure. Tampere Hall is the
largest conference and concert
centre in the Nordic countries,
and it has often been rated
the best conference hall in
Finland. Similarly, Särkänniemi
Adventure Park has often been
rated the best leisure-time
attraction in Finland.
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kContemporary circus
tells stories
and voices
opinions.
The popularity of
Circus Ruska’s circus
festival is growing
steadily.
kWhat’s the latest in photography?
Visit the biennial international
Backlight Photo Festival to find out.
Tampere Biennale for new music,
Tampere Jazz Happening for modern
jazz, Tampere Vocal Music Festival for
choirs, Sauna Open Air for heavy metal,
Tammerfest for rock - the choice is
yours. Or, you can also sing along at the
Tammerkosken Sillalla show, or watch
dancers at the international folklore
festival Pispala Schottische, Dance
Mania, or the World of Tango festival.
Coming up: An art fair in autumn 2011.
www.pirfest.fi
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kThe Tampere short film festival was only
arranged once in 1969. Due to its enormous
popularity, the event became the international
Tampere Film Festival in 1970.
Today, the biggest and longest-running film
festival in the Nordic countries attracts film-lovers
and professionals alike. Visitors love the festival for its
laid-back, cultural, interesting and artistic ambience.
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Creative industries | Attractive city
ON-STAGE, OFF-ST
With more than ten professional theatres, several dance, theatre and circus
ensembles and international festivals, Tampere can rightfully call itself the theatre capital
of Finland. Tampere also offers theatre and drama education; in fact, a third of Finnish
actors receive their education at the Department of Acting of the University of Tampere.
The department is also home to the
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k Theatre, film, visual arts, music and photographs are excellent tools for the wellness
industry, work communities and schools.
The Power from Art project focuses
on producing art-based services and on
promoting the skills of creative and wellness
industry professionals in service design.
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kWhat defines contemporary theatre in
Finland today? New techniques are being
introduced in theatrical expression –
how does this affect theatre and drama
studies? These are some of the questions
addressed at the Centre for Practise as
Research in Theatre. The Centre combines
a wide range of skills and competences,
encourages debate and provides the
opportunity for producing demos and
small-scale performances. In its first three
years of operation, the Centre for Practise as
Research in Theatre has become Finland’s
leading theatre research unit.
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Photo: TTT/Jaakko Vuorenmaa
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Theatre Festival. Photo: Kai G.Baer
kThe EU-funded Prospero
project raises Tampere’s profile
as an international city of
theatre. Partners in the Prospero
project – Rennes, Liège, Lisbon,
Modena, Berlin and Tampere –
jointly and separately produce
performances with top
directors, arrange tours, and
promote interaction between
education and research
in drama and theatre. The
Tampere Theatre Festival serves
as the main stage for Prospero
productions in Finland.
Photo: Petri Kovalainen
kThe popular musical Vuonna 85 playing at the TTT
Theatre features several 1980s hit songs from local rock
groups and is a real record-breaker: It is the most popular
Finnish musical ever, and TTT’s most popular show ever.
The musical has been running since autumn 2006.
Finland’s best theatre for children
kThree of Finland’s six children’s theatres are based in
Tampere: Ahaa Teatteri, Teatteri 2000 and Teatteri Mukamas,
which specialises in puppet theatre. Also based in Tampere is TV2,
a national TV channel that has been broadcasting children’s programming to several generations of viewers. The Pikkukakkonen programme
is the world’s fourth longest-running TV show for small children.
Photo: Sorin Sirkus/
Anna-Liisa Nikus
Prospero
- six cities, one project,
the theatre in common.
kThe Tampere Theatre
Festival will stage Finnish
director Cilla Back’s
Prospero interpretation
of Marie Ndiaye’s Hilda in
the summer of 2011. The
show toured in Berlin and
Lissabon in the spring.
More than 40 years
of theatre festival...
kThe Tampere Theatre
Festival is the oldest,
biggest and most reputable
annual professional theatre
festival in the Nordic
countries.
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A great hobby that teaches breathtaking skills
kSorin Sirkus has been teaching the art of circus to
young people for more than 25 years. The circus was
awarded the State Prize for Children’s Culture in 2010.
Moomins at the museum?
kThat’s right – Tove Jansson’s original
Moomin works are on display at the
Moominvalley museum in Tampere. The
museum’s unique collection consists of
some 2,000 items.
Yes, it did take us by surprise. Namely the American magazine
Newsweek that recently ranked Finland the best country to live
in. Since Tampere has been ranked the most attractive place to
live in Finland several times, and the most desirable place to
study, this must make Tampere the best place in the world!
It is also a vital urban region with a convincing growth forecast
for 2030: 90,000 new inhabitants, 45,000 new jobs, and a
strong position as Finland’s second growth centre. Growth is
driven by the creative economy, communal work environments for
innovators, sustainable development, eco-efficiency, new logistic
solutions and new opportunities in international medical care.
Image: Archimation/Studio Daniel Libeskind for NCC
Creative industries | Attractive city
…AND THE STORY GR
Vuores, a new suburb of 13,000 residents and 3,000 to 5,000 jobs
being built in Tampere, promises new housing and residential
environment design and more community living. By 2020,
homes will be built in apartment buildings, row houses, and single
and two-family houses in a serene setting featuring small lakes and
woods. The buildings are energy efficient with a long economic life.
Several R&D projects are under way in Vuores to ensure the energy
efficiency of buildings and to promote renewable energy use.
Natural and controlled methods are used to treat rain water and
runoff. The German Atelier Dreiseitl has applied environmental art
methods to design an impressive treatment facility in the area’s
Central Park. Art also has its place in the facades and stairwells of
apartment buildings, and in parks, squares and bridges.
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Image: Arkkitehtitoimisto
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Dimensions of living
kThe Housing Fair 2012 will be held in
Vuores. Themes include garden town,
internationality and eco-efficient living.
…Do believe your eyes!
Photo: TUT/Urban
planning and design
kTop American architect Daniel Libeskind has revealed
his vision of the Tampere Deck and Central Arena
containing a 10,000-seat multifunction hall, a hotel,
apartments, and business district with offices, restaurants
and retail space. A whole new city district is planned to be
built over city-centre railway lines.
Second-generation aesthetics
OWS ON…
kConverting old into new The former factories of
Finlayson and Tampella in the city centre are fine
examples of successful repurposing. Now an old
sock factory is being revived and turned into a space
for the creative industry and into a new tourist
attraction.
….Quality treatment for you:
kFinland’s first patient hotel will start
operation in late 2011.
www.eco2.fi.
Meeting
climate targets
kTampere is improving its energy efficiency
through an extensive ECO2 – Eco-Efficient
Tampere 2020 climate and energy
programme. This is Finland’s first eco project of
such magnitude. Tampere has also signed the
Aalborg Commitments and the Covenant of the
EU Mayors and was the first city in Finland to
prepare an environmental balance sheet.
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ES OF TAMPERE, FINLAND
2006
The first feature-length Finnish
space film, Star Wreck - in the
Pirkinning is released on the web
and on DVD by Universal Pictures
2009
The world’s first antibiotic-releasing
biodegradable implant
2008
New jaw bone from patient’s
fat cell was grown using stem
cell technology
2010
The AER Innovation Award
for the open development
environment Demola
2004
The refurbished Finlayson factory
milieu receives an award in the
international Difa-Award urban
development competition
The world’s first automated
container terminal
2005
The lighting at Tampere Central
Square receives the International
City-People-Light Award
2008
The first Fairtrade
City in Finland
2003
Online services of the city of
Tampere awarded by the
European Telecities organization
Fog screen developed at
Tampere University of Technology
2000
2000
2008
The first Fairtrade
City in Finland
Fog screen developed at
Tampere University of Technology
2003
Online services of the city of
Tampere awarded by the
European Telecities organization
2005
The lighting at Tampere Central
Square receives the International
City-People-Light Award
The world’s first automated
container terminal
2004
The refurbished Finlayson factory
milieu receives an award in the
international Difa-Award urban
development competition
2006
The first feature-length Finnish
space film, Star Wreck - in the
Pirkinning is released on the web
and on DVD by Universal Pictures
2010
The AER Innovation Award
for the open development
environment Demola
2008
New jaw bone from patient’s
fat cell was grown using stem
cell technology
2009
The world’s first antibiotic-releasing
biodegradable implant
and creativity.
1900
In the 19th century, Tampere grew as a major industrial centre for
the wood, paper and textile industries. In 1882, the first electric light
in northern Europe was lit in the Finlayson textile mill. The spirit of
innovation, knowledge sharing and growth continues to live in Tampere
today, putting Tampere at the forefront of many industries.
1950
1882
The first electric light in the
Nordic countries lit in the
Finlayson’s factory
1882
The first electric light in the
Nordic countries lit in the
Finlayson’s factory
1875
Finland’s first shoe
factory
1903
Tampere Theatre
1901
Tampere Worker’s
Association establishes
the TTT-Theatre
1900
At the beginning of the 20th
century Tampere is Finland’s
biggest industrial city with
prospering textiles, shoe,
engineering, and wood-processing
industries
1980
1970
Major structural changes in
industry in the Western world
boost Tampere to rapidly shift
towards high technology
1907
Tampere Cathedral
1959
Revolving auditorium
taken into use at Pyynikki
open air theatre
1954
A masterpiece of Finnish
literature, “The Unknown
Soldier” by Väinö Linna,
published
1965
Finland’s first ice
stadium is built
1974
The world’s first
successful NMT call
1984
The world’s first
bioabsorbable implant
1970’s – The birth of Manse Rock – creative Finnish lyrics and
original melodies by Tampere-based musicians
1971
Näsinneula, Tampere’s
landmark and the highest
observation tower in the
Nordic countries
1979
Tampere-Pirkkala
International Airport
1985
Tampere City Library
Metso
1987
The first Nokia unit,
Telenokia in Tampere
1991
The world’s first
successful GSM call
All educational institutions online
1996
The world’s first Personal Digital
Assistant, the Nokia communicator
The Special Meeting of
the European Council at
Vapriikki Museum Centre
1990
Tampere Hall, the largest
concert and congress centre in
the Nordic countries
1999
The European Sustainable
City Award
WHAT IS CREATIVE TAMPERE MADE OF? INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE, RICH CULTURAL LIFE,
1959
Revolving auditorium
taken into use at Pyynikki
open air theatre
1903
Tampere Theatre
1901
Tampere Worker’s
Association establishes
the TTT-Theatre
1875
Finland’s first shoe
factory
For many decades, Tampere has been nationally and internationally recognised for its bold new
initiatives aimed at business development. The Creative Tampere programme is the largest regional
creative economy development programme in Finland with a local economic impact of EUR 100
million. The programme has given birth to more than 450 project ideas and more than 120 projects.
At the end of 2010, more than 1,000 local companies were involved in these projects, over 200 new
companies were established and project volume exceeded EUR 30 million. In terms of turnover,
number and employment, the growth of creative industry companies
has exceeded other industries in the Tampere region, and the
growth of the creative industry has been 2-8 times faster than
elsewhere in Finland.
Creative Tampere programme is administered by Ideone Ltd,
the leading creative economy development company in Finland.
More information www.ideone.fi.
1984
The world’s first
bioabsorbable implant
1974
The world’s first
successful NMT call
1965
Finland’s first ice
stadium is built
1980
1991
The world’s first
successful GSM call
1985
Tampere City Library
Metso
1970’s – The birth of Manse Rock – creative Finnish lyrics and
original melodies by Tampere-based musicians
1907
Tampere Cathedral
1950
All educational institutions online
1987
The first Nokia unit,
Telenokia in Tampere
1970
Major structural changes in
industry in the Western world
boost Tampere to rapidly shift
towards high technology
1900
At the beginning of the 20th
century Tampere is Finland’s
biggest industrial city with
prospering textiles, shoe,
engineering, and wood-processing
industries
1900
1996
The world’s first Personal Digital
Assistant, the Nokia communicator
1979
Tampere-Pirkkala
International Airport
1971
Näsinneula, Tampere’s
landmark and the highest
observation tower in the
Nordic countries
1954
A masterpiece of Finnish
literature, “The Unknown
Soldier” by Väinö Linna,
published
The Creative Tampere programme will close in 2011,
but the development work will continue. New
activities will be initiated, and new achievements will
be gained. Come and see it for yourself!
Programme Director
Lasse Paananen
+358 40 720 5088
[email protected]
www.creativetampere.fi
The Creative Tampere programme will close in 2011,
but the development work will continue. New
activities will be initiated, and new achievements will
be gained. Come and see it for yourself!
Programme Director
Lasse Paananen
+358 40 720 5088
[email protected]
www.creativetampere.fi
The Special Meeting of
the European Council at
Vapriikki Museum Centre
1990
Tampere Hall, the largest
concert and congress centre
in the Nordic countries
Creative Tampere programme is administered by Ideone Ltd,
the leading creative economy development company in Finland.
More information www.ideone.fi.
For many decades, Tampere has been nationally and internationally recognised for its bold new
initiatives aimed at business development. The Creative Tampere programme is the largest regional
creative economy development programme in Finland with a local economic impact of EUR 100
million. The programme has given birth to more than 450 project ideas and more than 120 projects.
At the end of 2010, more than 1,000 local companies were involved in these projects, over 200 new
companies were established and project volume exceeded EUR 30 million. In terms of turnover,
number and employment, the growth of creative industry companies
has exceeded other industries in the Tampere region, and the
growth of the creative industry has been 2-8 times faster than
elsewhere in Finland.
1999
The European Sustainable
City Award
WHAT IS CREATIVE TAMPERE MADE OF? INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE, RICH CULTURAL LIFE,
In the 19th century, Tampere grew as a major industrial centre for
the wood, paper and textile industries. In 1882, the first electric light
in northern Europe was lit in the Finlayson textile mill. The spirit of
innovation, knowledge sharing and growth continues to live in Tampere
today, putting Tampere at the forefront of many industries.
and creativity.
1900
In the 19th century, Tampere grew as a major industrial centre for
the wood, paper and textile industries. In 1882, the first electric light
in northern Europe was lit in the Finlayson textile mill. The spirit of
innovation, knowledge sharing and growth continues to live in Tampere
today, putting Tampere at the forefront of many industries.
1950
1882
The first electric light in the
Nordic countries lit in the
Finlayson’s factory
1882
The first electric light in the
Nordic countries lit in the
Finlayson’s factory
1875
Finland’s first shoe
factory
1903
Tampere Theatre
1901
Tampere Worker’s
Association establishes
the TTT-Theatre
1900
At the beginning of the 20th
century Tampere is Finland’s
biggest industrial city with
prospering textiles, shoe,
engineering, and wood-processing
industries
1980
1970
Major structural changes in
industry in the Western world
boost Tampere to rapidly shift
towards high technology
1907
Tampere Cathedral
1959
Revolving auditorium
taken into use at Pyynikki
open air theatre
1954
A masterpiece of Finnish
literature, “The Unknown
Soldier” by Väinö Linna,
published
1965
Finland’s first ice
stadium is built
1974
The world’s first
successful NMT call
1984
The world’s first
bioabsorbable implant
1970’s – The birth of Manse Rock – creative Finnish lyrics and
original melodies by Tampere-based musicians
1971
Näsinneula, Tampere’s
landmark and the highest
observation tower in the
Nordic countries
1979
Tampere-Pirkkala
International Airport
1985
Tampere City Library
Metso
1987
The first Nokia unit,
Telenokia in Tampere
1991
The world’s first
successful GSM call
All educational institutions online
1996
The world’s first Personal Digital
Assistant, the Nokia communicator
The Special Meeting of
the European Council at
Vapriikki Museum Centre
1990
Tampere Hall, the largest
concert and congress centre in
the Nordic countries
1999
The European Sustainable
City Award
WHAT IS CREATIVE TAMPERE MADE OF? INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE, RICH CULTURAL LIFE,
1959
Revolving auditorium
taken into use at Pyynikki
open air theatre
1903
Tampere Theatre
1901
Tampere Worker’s
Association establishes
the TTT-Theatre
1875
Finland’s first shoe
factory
For many decades, Tampere has been nationally and internationally recognised for its bold new
initiatives aimed at business development. The Creative Tampere programme is the largest regional
creative economy development programme in Finland with a local economic impact of EUR 100
million. The programme has given birth to more than 450 project ideas and more than 120 projects.
At the end of 2010, more than 1,000 local companies were involved in these projects, over 200 new
companies were established and project volume exceeded EUR 30 million. In terms of turnover,
number and employment, the growth of creative industry companies
has exceeded other industries in the Tampere region, and the
growth of the creative industry has been 2-8 times faster than
elsewhere in Finland.
Creative Tampere programme is administered by Ideone Ltd,
the leading creative economy development company in Finland.
More information www.ideone.fi.
1984
The world’s first
bioabsorbable implant
1974
The world’s first
successful NMT call
1965
Finland’s first ice
stadium is built
1980
1991
The world’s first
successful GSM call
1985
Tampere City Library
Metso
1970’s – The birth of Manse Rock – creative Finnish lyrics and
original melodies by Tampere-based musicians
1907
Tampere Cathedral
1950
All educational institutions online
1987
The first Nokia unit,
Telenokia in Tampere
1970
Major structural changes in
industry in the Western world
boost Tampere to rapidly shift
towards high technology
1900
At the beginning of the 20th
century Tampere is Finland’s
biggest industrial city with
prospering textiles, shoe,
engineering, and wood-processing
industries
1900
1996
The world’s first Personal Digital
Assistant, the Nokia communicator
1979
Tampere-Pirkkala
International Airport
1971
Näsinneula, Tampere’s
landmark and the highest
observation tower in the
Nordic countries
1954
A masterpiece of Finnish
literature, “The Unknown
Soldier” by Väinö Linna,
published
The Creative Tampere programme will close in 2011,
but the development work will continue. New
activities will be initiated, and new achievements will
be gained. Come and see it for yourself!
Programme Director
Lasse Paananen
+358 40 720 5088
[email protected]
www.creativetampere.fi
The Creative Tampere programme will close in 2011,
but the development work will continue. New
activities will be initiated, and new achievements will
be gained. Come and see it for yourself!
Programme Director
Lasse Paananen
+358 40 720 5088
[email protected]
www.creativetampere.fi
The Special Meeting of
the European Council at
Vapriikki Museum Centre
1990
Tampere Hall, the largest
concert and congress centre
in the Nordic countries
Creative Tampere programme is administered by Ideone Ltd,
the leading creative economy development company in Finland.
More information www.ideone.fi.
For many decades, Tampere has been nationally and internationally recognised for its bold new
initiatives aimed at business development. The Creative Tampere programme is the largest regional
creative economy development programme in Finland with a local economic impact of EUR 100
million. The programme has given birth to more than 450 project ideas and more than 120 projects.
At the end of 2010, more than 1,000 local companies were involved in these projects, over 200 new
companies were established and project volume exceeded EUR 30 million. In terms of turnover,
number and employment, the growth of creative industry companies
has exceeded other industries in the Tampere region, and the
growth of the creative industry has been 2-8 times faster than
elsewhere in Finland.
1999
The European Sustainable
City Award
WHAT IS CREATIVE TAMPERE MADE OF? INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE, RICH CULTURAL LIFE,
In the 19th century, Tampere grew as a major industrial centre for
the wood, paper and textile industries. In 1882, the first electric light
in northern Europe was lit in the Finlayson textile mill. The spirit of
innovation, knowledge sharing and growth continues to live in Tampere
today, putting Tampere at the forefront of many industries.
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1434
The oldest building,
the Messukylä Old
Church, completed
ES OF TAMPERE, FINLAND
1820
James Finlayson, a Scottish engineer
begins small-scale industrial
production of cotton. Later Wilhelm
von Nottbeck develops the Finlayson
cotton factory into Finland’s first
large-scale industrial enterprise
1779
The City of Tampere
is established
1861
Tampere Linen and Iron Industry
Ltd, later Tampella, established
1865
Finland’s second paper
mill that uses pulp as a raw
material is established
- today, M-real Tako Board
Mill operates on the same
location
1842
Finland’s first paper machine
begins operation in J. C. Frenckell
& Son’s paper factory
1850
1850
1779
The City of Tampere
is established
1865
Finland’s second paper
mill that uses pulp as a raw
material is established
- today, M-real Tako Board
Mill operates on the same
location
1842
Finland’s first paper machine
begins operation in J. C. Frenckell
& Son’s paper factory
1820
James Finlayson, a Scottish engineer
begins small-scale industrial
production of cotton. Later Wilhelm
von Nottbeck develops the Finlayson
cotton factory into Finland’s first
large-scale industrial enterprise
1861
Tampere Linen and Iron Industry
Ltd, later Tampella, established
1434
The oldest building,
the Messukylä Old
Church, completed
20
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FAC TS
Tampere is the centre of the second largest and the most rapidly
developing economic region in Finland. It is the most important
centre for research and education, one of its major strengths being
good co-operation between the business sector, university and the
government in economic development.
k Established in 1779
k Two universities
k 490,000 inhabitants in the Tampere
k Three universities of applied sciences
Region
k Two thirds of all Finns live within
200 kilometre radius of Tampere
k Main expertise: mechanical
engineering and automation, health
k 40,000 students
k Two technology centres, Hermia
and Finn-Medi
k VTT Technical Research Centre
of Finland
and biotechnologies, information
k Nokia Innovation Centre Tampere
and communication technologies,
k Number two location of creative
energy technologies, creative and
experience industries
industries in Finland
k The Theatre Capital of Finland
k Companies in the region include
Nokia, Metso, Cargotec, Sandvik,
Glaston, John Deere Forestry, Bronto
Skylift, Avant Tecno, Santen, FIT
Biotech, Conmed Linvatec Biomaterials
k Tampere has systematically developed
its competence in strategic clusters
by investing heavily on development
programmes. eTampere (2001-2005)
reached 130 million euro project volume
on information society development.
BioneXt Tampere (2003–2010) reached
over 270 million euro investments in
the field of health technology. The
latest is Creative Tampere (2006–2011),
the creative economy development
programme.
Easy to reach
by train, by bus and by plane
k Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is located
13 kilometres from Tampere city centre
k Straight plane connections,
check www.tredea.fi/tmp
Top image
kTampere has been on the top in a
Publisher: The Creative Tampere programme,
The City of Tampere | Editing: Viestintätoimisto
Tammisto Knuutila Tammisto Oy | Graphic Design:
Kaarina Marttila | Translation: Intertext and Käännöstoimisto Lingvista/Leni Vapaavuori | Printed by:
Tammerprint, Tampere 2011
© Viestintätoimisto Tammisto Knuutila Tammisto Oy
R
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VIP survey of municipalities for many
years, achieving the best overall grade
among Finland’s largest cities. Apart
from its location and traffic connections,
Tampere has been positively evaluated
for the opportunities available for leisure
activities, its commercial services, the
development activity of the municipality,
and business development and
technology activities. Tampere has also
been evaluated as the country’s best and
most attractive place to live.
kIn 2007 Tampere was ranked sixth in
the European Smart Cities comparison of
70 medium-sized cities in Europe.
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P
M
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C R E
A
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V
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FAC TS
Tampere is the centre of the second largest and the most rapidly
developing economic region in Finland. It is the most important
centre for research and education, one of its major strengths being
good co-operation between the business sector, university and the
government in economic development.
k Established in 1779
k Two universities
k 490,000 inhabitants in the Tampere
k Three universities of applied sciences
Region
k Two thirds of all Finns live within
200 kilometre radius of Tampere
k Main expertise: mechanical
engineering and automation, health
k 40,000 students
k Two technology centres, Hermia
and Finn-Medi
k VTT Technical Research Centre
of Finland
and biotechnologies, information
k Nokia Innovation Centre Tampere
and communication technologies,
k Number two location of creative
energy technologies, creative and
experience industries
industries in Finland
k The Theatre Capital of Finland
k Companies in the region include
Nokia, Metso, Cargotec, Sandvik,
Glaston, John Deere Forestry, Bronto
Skylift, Avant Tecno, Santen, FIT
Biotech, Conmed Linvatec Biomaterials
k Tampere has systematically developed
its competence in strategic clusters
by investing heavily on development
programmes. eTampere (2001-2005)
reached 130 million euro project volume
on information society development.
BioneXt Tampere (2003–2010) reached
over 270 million euro investments in
the field of health technology. The
latest is Creative Tampere (2006–2011),
the creative economy development
programme.
Easy to reach
by train, by bus and by plane
k Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is located
13 kilometres from Tampere city centre
k Straight plane connections,
check www.tredea.fi/tmp
Top image
kTampere has been on the top in a
Publisher: The Creative Tampere programme,
The City of Tampere | Editing: Viestintätoimisto
Tammisto Knuutila Tammisto Oy | Graphic Design:
Kaarina Marttila | Translation: Intertext and Käännöstoimisto Lingvista/Leni Vapaavuori | Printed by:
Tammerprint, Tampere 2011
© Viestintätoimisto Tammisto Knuutila Tammisto Oy
R
C
VIP survey of municipalities for many
years, achieving the best overall grade
among Finland’s largest cities. Apart
from its location and traffic connections,
Tampere has been positively evaluated
for the opportunities available for leisure
activities, its commercial services, the
development activity of the municipality,
and business development and
technology activities. Tampere has also
been evaluated as the country’s best and
most attractive place to live.
kIn 2007 Tampere was ranked sixth in
the European Smart Cities comparison of
70 medium-sized cities in Europe.
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A T I V E
T
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P E
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k Two universities
k Three universities of applied sciences
k 40,000 students
k Two technology centres, Hermia
and Finn-Medi
k VTT Technical Research Centre
of Finland
k Nokia Innovation Centre Tampere
k Number two location of creative
industries in Finland
k The Theatre Capital of Finland
Easy to reach
by train, by bus and by plane
13 kilometres from Tampere city centre
k Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is located
check www.tredea.fi/tmp
k Straight plane connections,
Publisher: The Creative Tampere programme,
The City of Tampere | Editing: Viestintätoimisto
Tammisto Knuutila Tammisto Oy | Graphic Design:
Kaarina Marttila | Translation: Intertext and Käännöstoimisto Lingvista/Leni Vapaavuori | Printed by:
Tammerprint, Tampere 2011
© Viestintätoimisto Tammisto Knuutila Tammisto Oy
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kTampere has been on the top in a
VIP survey of municipalities for many
years, achieving the best overall grade
among Finland’s largest cities. Apart
from its location and traffic connections,
Tampere has been positively evaluated
for the opportunities available for leisure
activities, its commercial services, the
development activity of the municipality,
and business development and
technology activities. Tampere has also
been evaluated as the country’s best and
most attractive place to live.
kIn 2007 Tampere was ranked sixth in
the European Smart Cities comparison of
70 medium-sized cities in Europe.
Top image
k Tampere has systematically developed
its competence in strategic clusters
by investing heavily on development
programmes. eTampere (2001-2005)
reached 130 million euro project volume
on information society development.
BioneXt Tampere (2003–2010) reached
over 270 million euro investments in
the field of health technology. The
latest is Creative Tampere (2006–2011),
the creative economy development
programme.
Biotech, Conmed Linvatec Biomaterials
Skylift, Avant Tecno, Santen, FIT
Glaston, John Deere Forestry, Bronto
Nokia, Metso, Cargotec, Sandvik,
k Companies in the region include
experience industries
energy technologies, creative and
and communication technologies,
and biotechnologies, information
engineering and automation, health
k Main expertise: mechanical
200 kilometre radius of Tampere
k Two thirds of all Finns live within
Region
k 490,000 inhabitants in the Tampere
k Established in 1779
Tampere is the centre of the second largest and the most rapidly
developing economic region in Finland. It is the most important
centre for research and education, one of its major strengths being
good co-operation between the business sector, university and the
government in economic development.
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