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Tallinn accelerates detailed planning procedures
The Tallinn City Government has changed the administrative structure in the field of urban planning, transferring the authority to initiate detailed plans from the City Government to the Tallinn Urban Planning Department. This change will enable detailed plans to be initiated within the 30-day timeframe set by law and significantly accelerate the overall planning process. The procedures have also been aligned more closely with established practices for handling comprehensive and detailed plans.
Tallinn’s nature conservation areas now have a dedicated ranger
Starting this spring, Tallinn has appointed a nature ranger responsible for maintenance and landscape care in local conservation areas and the Paljassaare Special Conservation Area, as well as for the restoration and upkeep of species-rich meadows.
Funding allocated for community gardens across Tallinn
This year, the City of Tallinn will support the creation or development of 39 community gardens, 95 educational gardens, and 10 urban gardening projects, with a total budget of €343,880. These gardens and related projects help residents grow edible plants, learn to take care of the environment, and make the city greener and more biodiverse.
Aia Street in Tallinn’s Old Town to become a vibrant Summer Street
The City of Tallinn is transforming Aia Street into a green and vibrant public space this summer, complete with rest areas, play zones, urban furniture, and greenery.
The Space Agency’s Business Incubator is looking for fresh technology and space-related business ideas
Although space technology might seem intimidating to an outsider, Estonian companies have opportunities to develop businesses in the sector and achieve success. Until May 8th, applications are open for the European Space Agency’s business incubator (ESA BIC) in Estonia, where you can receive development support for bold ideas and make valuable international connections with other European space companies.
Soviet emblem to be removed from the façade of the Russian Cultural Centre
Starting on 21 April 2025, the City of Tallinn will begin works to remove a Soviet decorative emblem from the façade of the Russian Cultural Centre (Mere puiestee 5). The removal is based on the city government’s coalition agreement and a structural safety assessment.
United States to fund reconstruction of Väike-Ameerika Street
The Tallinn City Government has approved a decision to accept financial support from the United States for the reconstruction of Väike-Ameerika Street.
First year of Tallinn City Government: targeted reforms and high-impact investments
One year after taking office in April 2024, the Tallinn City Government marks its first full year of work. Over the past year, the city has launched a number of major reforms to improve management efficiency, make public services more accessible and of higher quality, increase transparency, and invest strategically in the living environment and civil protection.