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Organisational changes made in the Tallinn Urban Planning Department over the past two years have significantly accelerated planning procedures. In the first quarter of this year, the City of Tallinn made decisions on 20 detailed plans — twice as many as in the same period in 2024 and four times more than in 2023.

The Tallinn City Government has submitted the detailed plan for the Erika 12 property and its surrounding area in Põhja-Tallinn to the City Council for approval. The purpose of the plan is to change the land use designation from commercial and industrial to residential and commercial, and to grant building rights for the construction of six buildings with up to five storeys, featuring ground-floor commercial spaces and apartments above.

Starting today and running through 14 April, all Tallinn residents are invited to submit ideas for improving the city’s living environment.

Today, the cornerstone will be laid for the Lasnamäe Circular Economy Center, which will provide residents with convenient opportunities to dispose of waste, repair items, and reuse them. The center supports the city's commitment to more efficient waste management and the broader goal of reducing waste and promoting the sustainable use of resources. The center is scheduled to open in 2026.

Tallinn is planning to build a new Pelguranna tram line to create a faster and more convenient connection between Põhja-Tallinn and the city center. From March 4 to 25, all interested parties can share their opinions on the project’s planning conditions via the Pelguranna tram website. These conditions will define the key requirements and guidelines for the construction of the tramway.

Tallinna Vesi will install a stormwater drainage system, Utilitas will upgrade the district heating network, and the city will widen sidewalks, implement traffic-calming measures, and reconstruct street lighting. The goal of these upgrades is to make Salme Street more accessible and safer, particularly for children and the elderly.

The landscape architecture competition organized by the City of Tallinn to find the best spatial solution for the Ukraine Garden in Lembitu Park has been won by the architecture firm Eek & Mutso with their design “Red Lines”. The winning team consists of Margit Mutso, Inke-Brett Eek, Noa Smolin, Oleksandr Nenenenko, and Madis Eek.

Odra Street will be closed to traffic from March 5 to June 15, 2025, due to construction work. Access for local residents, pedestrians, and cyclists will be maintained throughout the construction period. During this time, access to the Tallinn Bus Station will also be temporarily modified.

The Tallinn City Government has initiated a detailed plan for the former Hiiu Grain Elevator area in Nõmme to transform the former industrial site into a modern and multifunctional community center.

The Tallinn City Government has submitted a draft decision to the City Council for the adoption of a detailed plan for the Pikaliiva 69 property and its surrounding area in Haabersti District.