Strategy Table

The podcast series addresses the city strategy’s vision, values and objectives from multiple voices and perspectives across episodes, as participants represent different political parties.

A new podcast series explores perspectives on Hämeenlinna’s strategy and success factors as articulated by decision-makers. Representatives of the Youth Council also participate in the discussion.

During spring 2026 we will publish eight thematic episodes of the podcast series on the City of Hämeenlinna’s channels, Spotify and YouTube. The podcast series is moderated and facilitated by the City of Hämeenlinna’s Strategy Director Markku Rimpelä.

Episode 1: What makes Hämeenlinna an attractive and successful growth city?

The first episode of the series examines the secrets of Hämeenlinna’s appeal and success. Guests are city councillors Ranjith Kumar Prabhakaran (SDP), Kirsi Lehto (National Coalition Party) and Kristiina Ruuskanen (Centre Party).

Episode 2: Boldly and positively together – what does it mean to me?

The second episode discusses the City of Hämeenlinna’s values, “boldly and positively together,” and their significance to the guests, who are Sini Olsen (KD), Pasi Honkanen (PS), and Timo Viitanen (SDP).

Episode 3: Young people’s voice – what do the city’s values and strategy mean to me?

In the third episode we bring young people together to discuss shared matters and to open up the youth perspective on Hämeenlinna’s future. Guests are Jerome Pietilä, Aino Keto and Aada Mattila from Hämeenlinna’s Youth Council (NuVa).

Episode 4: What makes the city a safety pioneer?

The fourth episode discusses what makes Hämeenlinna a safety pioneer and how a safe city is built. Guests are Teijo Pullinen (Finns Party), Mari Pinomäki (National Coalition Party) and Anne Laatikainen (SDP).

Episode 5: Through what actions do we operate as a flexible partner for businesses?

The fifth episode brings entrepreneurship to the fore, along with cooperation with the City of Hämeenlinna and how this partnership can be strengthened. Guests are Tuomas Koskinen (SDP), Leena Suojala (Centre Party) and Juho Jokinen (National Coalition Party).

Episode 6: What is an interesting and vibrant city centre?

The sixth episode discusses what an interesting city centre is and how it can be made more vibrant. Guests are Tuula Leppämäki (SDP), Leevi Vekka (National Coalition Party) and Laura Lamberg (Greens).

Episode 7: How do we build an attractive home city for families with children?

The seventh episode takes us to the heart of everyday life for families with children, addressing the attractiveness of the home city and how urban well-being is built specifically from the perspective of families. Guests are Mia Heinonen (SDP), Mirka Soinikoski (Greens) and Kati Voutilainen (National Coalition Party).

Episode 8: What does a renewing cultural city mean?

In the final, eighth episode, the future is envisioned as the episode explores renewing urban culture and what it actually means. Guests are Helena Lehkonen (National Coalition Party), Aapo Reima (Left Alliance) and Jarkko Naulanen (SDP).

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