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Not to be confused with Itä-Pakila. Helsinki Subdivision in Uusimaa, Finland
Itä-Pasila Östra Böle
Helsinki Subdivision
Position of Itä-Pasila within HelsinkiPosition of Itä-Pasila within Helsinki
Country Finland
RegionUusimaa
Sub-regionGreater Helsinki
MunicipalityHelsinki
DistrictCentral
Area0.92 km (0.36 sq mi)
Population3,833
 • Density4,166/km (10,790/sq mi)
Postal codes00230, 00240, 00520
Subdivision number173

Itä-Pasila (Finnish), Östra Böle (Swedish) is a neighborhood in the Pasila subdivision of Helsinki, Finland.

It is known for its brutalist architecture, was built in the 1970s and 1980s. It is a highly mixed-use area of offices, flats and commercial spaces, built in the 1970s and 1980s. In terms of urban planning the most distinct feature of the area is its pedestrian-friendly design, based around a raised, pedestrian-only podium that connects to all buildings. Master planning of the area was led by Reijo Jallinoja and was based on his 1967 thesis work. The area is home to about 5,000 residents and 11,000 workplaces. Notable institutions include Helsinki Business College, Haaga–Helia University of Applied Sciences, the Helsinki City Theatre company, the main library of the city and Finland's largest convention center, Messukeskus. The area is a telecom and media center of national significance with the headquarters of telecom operator Elisa and a major presence of telecom operator DNA, who also own the TV studios at the Asemapäällikönhovi building, operated by Streamteam Nordic. The area is home to Helsinki's most vibrant street-art scene as well as the Helsinki Urban Art center, the international hub for street art in Finland.

References

  1. "Itä-Pasilan arkkitehti ei kadu vaan etsii nyt seikkailullisuutta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 1991-05-03. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  2. "Studio Pasila". Helsingin Kaupunginteatteri (in Finnish). Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  3. "Historia". Uutta Helsinkiä (in Finnish). 2013-01-14. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  4. "Messukeskus, Helsinki | Suomen suurin tapahtumapaikka". Messukeskus (in Finnish). Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  5. "Yhteystiedot". corporate.elisa.fi. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  6. "Streamteam Nordic Oy – Mediatuotannon uusi aika". Archived from the original on 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
  7. "Helsinki Urban Art • Helsinki Urban Art on kaupunkitaiteeseen erikoistunut yhdistys, joka tuo taidetta kaupunkitilaan osaksi ihmisten elämää". Helsinki Urban Art. Retrieved 2020-04-19.
The official major districts of Helsinki and their subdivision in neighbourhoods (and quarters)
Southern
Eteläinen
Södra
Western
Läntinen
Västra
Central
Keskinen
Mellersta
Northern
Pohjoinen
Norra
Northeastern
Koillinen
Nordöstra
Southeastern
Kaakkoinen
Sydöstra
Eastern
Itäinen
Östra
Östersundom
Östersundomin
Östersundoms

60°11′56″N 24°56′17″E / 60.199°N 24.938°E / 60.199; 24.938


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