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Tallinn aims to enhance residents' environmental awareness and biodiversity through community initiatives and collaboration by supporting urban gardening and environmental projects. This year, a total of €458,000 will be distributed across three funding rounds.

To ensure environmentally friendly disposal of old Christmas trees, Tallinn has opened 83 collection points where residents can drop off their trees free of charge. Trees can also be taken to waste stations or have them picked up by the local waste management service.

The new name or slogan should be short, catchy, and invite everyone to take part in shaping their living environment.

The Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department and the Tallinn City Centre Administration have introduced redevelopment plans for Petrooleumi Street.

Utility work will be carried out on Uus Street to provide residents with better-quality heating. The city will also build curbless sidewalks to create a shared urban space that is friendly to all road users.

The transition of city-owned buildings in Tallinn to local, clean, and efficient district heating has already yielded significant results. Initiated a few years ago, the process has successfully converted the heating systems of several municipal buildings, supporting the city's goal of becoming emission-free and reducing reliance on imported natural gas.

The Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department, in collaboration with the Pirita District Government, is planning the renovation of Merivälja Park. The goal is to preserve the park's natural charm while offering modern and versatile opportunities for active recreation for visitors of all ages.

Today, the new modern building of Maasikas Kindergarten (Vasara 18) was officially opened. The new facility accommodates 240 children in 12 groups, with a total project cost exceeding €9.4 million.

The City of Tallinn is finalizing its environmental noise reduction action plan. By law, the city is required to mitigate noise exceeding legal limits in public spaces, ensuring a healthy living environment and supporting business activities.

The reconstruction of the section between Ehte Street and Kolde puiestee in Põhja-Tallinn has been completed. New, wide sidewalks and improved street lighting were built around Ehte School to enhance safety for students and local residents.