Itä-Pasila

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

Itä-Pasila Östra Böle
Helsinki Subdivision
Position of Itä-Pasila within Helsinki
Country	Finland
Region	Uusimaa
Sub-region	Greater Helsinki
Municipality	Helsinki
District	Central
Area	0.92 km2 (0.36 sq mi)
Population	3,833
• Density	4,166/km2 (10,790/sq mi)
Postal codes	00230, 00240, 00520
Subdivision number	173

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.[1] 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,[2] the main library of the city and Finland's largest convention center, Messukeskus.[3][4] The area is a telecom and media center of national significance with the headquarters of telecom operator Elisa[5] and a major presence of telecom operator DNA, who also own the TV studios at the Asemapäällikönhovi building, operated by Streamteam Nordic.[6] 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.[7]