As part of its upcoming title year as the European Capital of Sport, Tallinn is marking World Car-Free Day on September 22 with a strong focus on sports.
From September 19 to 21, the Kadriorg Park will host the 17th edition of the "Wandering Lights" festival, this year themed "The Power of Light." The festival brings enchanting light displays, music, and performances into the autumn evenings.
The City of Tallinn will implement several updates to its public transport network this year to enhance connections between districts and provide more convenient transfer options. Proposed changes were introduced in all districts, and residents were able to provide feedback through the city’s website. Based on this input, some routes were adjusted, and certain plans were abandoned.
The draft planning conditions for the reconstruction of Liivalaia Street and the construction of a tramway are open for public review from September 24 to October 7.
The City of Tallinn, in collaboration with Hayden AI, is piloting automated monitoring of bus lanes and bus stops as part of the "Test in Tallinn" project to determine the number of traffic violations along two critical routes in the city center. The 90-day pilot project will start in November on bus lines 5 and 67. No fines will be issued during the test period.
The City of Tallinn has begun informing residents about upcoming street repairs for the next week. At the start of each week, Tallinn updates its social media and website with information about road and street repair works to keep residents informed about developments in their neighborhoods.
The city of Tallinn has begun a thorough analysis to reassess the possibilities for developing an Olympic-sized swimming pool and sports complex in the Tondiraba area of Lasnamäe. Previous attempts to establish the pool with the help of a private partner and the state have so far been unsuccessful.
The City of Tallinn is transforming Pärnu maantee into a European-style urban space from Vabaduse väljak to Kiisa Street. The materials for public review are available until October 15. A public presentation will take place on October 10.
The Tallinn City Government has approved a detailed plan that will allow for the construction of new residential and commercial properties in the Paevälja district of Lasnamäe, situated at the border of the city center, opposite the planned Tallinn Hospital on Narva maantee.
The City of Tallinn has begun informing residents about upcoming street repairs for the next week. At the start of each week, Tallinn updates its social media and website with information about road and street repair works to keep residents informed about developments in their neighborhoods.