The city centre of Jyväskylä is a bustling meeting place, a hub for commerce and services, and a significant area for employment and residence. Its development is a key part of strengthening the city's vitality.

The city centre offers a diverse range of culture, services, and events, and the city's goal is to improve the accessibility, safety, and attractiveness of the core area.

In the coming years, ten major public projects will be implemented in the city centre to enhance a vibrant, attractive, and functional urban space. These projects include the construction of a new Market Square and local transport terminal, as well as the development of the Lyseo cultural quarter.

Jyväskylä is Finland's sports capital – promoting sports and physical activity is a matter for the entire city.

Hippos is the most significant sports and wellness hub in the Nordic countries, being built in the heart of Jyväskylä. It shares a common passion for physical activity, wellness, and sports. Hippos is a multifunctional arena for sports and physical activity in Jyväskylä, and it will become even more in the future.

Hippos offers internationally high-quality facilities for research, technology development, and business in the field. It is also an inspiring environment for close innovation collaboration between local businesses, educational institutions, and the city.