Tallinn offers both Estonian and international companies the opportunity to use the city as a testbed for their sustainable, smart city solutions. On October 16, the latest round of applications for the Test in Tallinn program was evaluated, with four out of five projects moving forward to the testing phase.
This winter, the City of Tallinn will increase its snow clearing operations on sidewalks in the Kesklinn and Põhja-Tallinn districts, while maintaining the usual scope in other districts.
The Tallinn city government has submitted the proposal for the second supplementary budget for 2024 to the City Council, which aims to adjust planned expenses, revenues, investments, and financial transactions within the city's budget.
The Tallinn City Government has submitted a proposal to the City Council to initiate detailed planning for the Kakumäe beach area to facilitate the construction of buildings and facilities that would serve both visitors and the local community.
From Monday, 3 July, the Narva mnt-Hobujaama-Laikmaa intersection will be closed as part of the next stage of the Vanasadam tramway construction. As such, tram lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be halted until the end of August. Viru terminal will be temporarily closed and public transport redirected.
An additional tram line branch will be established at Tallinn Airport by early 2026, allowing trams to pass each other, tighten schedules if necessary, and potentially open an additional tram line to the airport in the future.
The new bridge on Kadaka puiestee has reached its full height and remains on schedule. The concrete decking for the viaduct has been completed, and today, Deputy Mayor Pärtel-Peeter Pere removed the topping-out wreath from the construction site.
On October 16, the Lilleküla Circular Economy Center (located at Mustjõe 40) was officially opened, marking the first of its kind in both Tallinn and Estonia. The center offers residents the opportunity to sort their waste and repair items.