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Heini,
project manager and
dog enthusiast
Living urban life
in the city centre
After a decade in the busy Helsinki City Region, such as streets and parks, are neat and free of
Heini-Maari Kemppainen and her family trash.
returned to her childhood city of Kajaani.
“The time previously spent on commuting
She missed the Northern nature and mindset, is now dedicated to my family. Everything is
but the decision was also influenced by better close-by: we live in the city centre next to all
time management. Everyday life is less busy in services and schools. Kajaani leaves more time
Kajaani, and the size of the city feels optimal. for the family and hobbies and allows me to
Life in Kajaani has lived up to her expectations. fulfil myself.”
Heini-Maari says that the daycare and school Check out Heini’s story
also offer a more positive environment for www.kajaani.fi/267
her children: the groups are smaller and staff
turnover is lower. She is particularly fond of the
cleanliness of the city. Public outdoor areas,
