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This year, the City of Tallinn has supported the restoration of privately-owned heritage buildings and architecturally valuable structures with nearly €500,000. Next year’s budget plans to increase this amount by an additional €250,000.

The new Kadriorg Park orangery at Lydia Koidula 34a, Tallinn, is now open, offering modern workspaces for park employees and suitable growing conditions for exotic plants.

On Saturday, November 30, the Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department, Nõmme District Administration, and event leaders thanked volunteers at the Nõmme Maja for their contributions to restoring Pääsküla Bog during the past season.

The reconstruction of Varraku Street, which began in April 2024, is now complete, transforming the street into a safer and more pedestrian-friendly space.

Today, the Tallinn City Government approved the detailed plan for the Krulli Factory Quarter in Põhja-Tallinn. This plan will transform the historic Franz Krulli machine factory complex into a versatile urban area, integrating residential and business spaces while preserving its cultural heritage values.

A self-driving bus is offering free rides in the Kodulahe neighborhood, between Stroomi Beach and Paldiski maantee, from Monday to Friday until December 20.

On December 3, the Estonian Union of Co-operative Housing Associations (Eesti Korteriühistute Liit), in collaboration with the City of Tallinn's SOFTacademy project, is organizing an Apartment Building Renovation Day at the Innovation and Business Center Mektory (Raja 15, Tallinn). The event will introduce practical solutions for modern and environmentally friendly building renovations.

Next year, Tallinn will continue with several significant restoration projects, some of which began this year. The draft 2025 city budget allocates €2.8 million for the restoration of the Toompea retaining wall, bastions, and city wall.

The Ministry of Climate, with support from the European Union, is allocating nearly €20 million to Tallinn to build a new tram line to Pelguranna. Combined with the city's contribution, the total investment exceeds €28 million.

The Old City Harbour tramline will officially open on Friday, November 29, at 12:00, with a ceremony held between Viru Keskus and the Tallink Hotel. The opening event will feature a high-wire act by world-renowned slackliner Jaan Roose and a performance by the Tallinn Police Orchestra. At approximately 12:50, a test ride will be conducted to Old City Harbour, where more surprises await. Regular tram services on the new tracks will begin on Sunday, December 1.