Itä-Pasila should not be confused with Itä-Pakila.
| Finnish: Itä-Pasila | |
| Other Name: | Swedish: Östra Böle |
| Settlement Type: | Helsinki Subdivision |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Finland |
| Subdivision Type1: | Region |
| Subdivision Name1: | Uusimaa |
| Subdivision Type2: | Sub-region |
| Subdivision Name2: | Greater Helsinki |
| Subdivision Type3: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Name3: | Helsinki |
| Subdivision Type4: | District |
| Subdivision Name4: | Central |
| Parts Type: | Subdivision regions |
| Parts Style: | para |
| Total Type: | |
| Area Total Km2: | 0.92 |
| Population Total: | 3,833 |
| Population Density Km2: | 4,166 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal codes |
| Postal Code: | 00230, 00240, 00520 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Subdivision number |
| Blank Info Sec1: | 173 |
| Blank1 Name Sec1: | Neighbouring subdivisions |
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.[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]