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The proposals from the Citizens’ Assembly have led to 61 initiatives to make the city greener and more people-centric: 20 have already been completed, 28 are underway, and 13 are still to come.

Starting today, parents and students in Tallinn can submit applications for the school year start allowance. This support is provided to help families cover the extra expenses that come with the start of a new school year.

Reconstruction of Peterburi maantee will begin on 18 September. The goal of the project is to redesign the street space to make it safer and more people-centred. The work will affect traffic arrangements, and public transport routes will be adjusted.

Tallinn residents aged 14 and older still have a few days left to vote for up to three favourite ideas to be implemented in their district.

This weekend, the Kadriorg Park will host the light festival “Valgus kõnnib 2025”, which will bring temporary traffic changes in the Kadriorg area on the evenings of September 19 and 20.

On 12 September, the Tallinn Electoral Committee registered the candidates for the 2025 Tallinn City Council elections and conducted a draw to assign candidate numbers.

The Tallinn Urban Planning Department has initiated the detailed planning process for the properties at Paljassaare tee 5 and 7 and the surrounding area in Põhja-Tallinn, creating the conditions for the comprehensive implementation of the film stuudio complex Tallinn Film Wonderland.

The City of Tallinn is taking the next step in building a new tram line – preparations for the construction of the Pelguranna tram line are moving into the design phase. The new line will serve the neighborhoods of Pelguranna, Sitsi, Pelgulinn, Karjamaa, and Kalamaja, providing fast and convenient connections to the city center. It will also improve mobility options for pedestrians and cyclists.

On Sunday, 14 September, the Pikk Street community festival will take place in the Old Town, bringing concerts, performances, and workshops into the urban space. Visitors can explore a flea market, discover many closed courtyards, and in the evening, a long dining table will be set up in the heart of the Old Town.

The Tallinn Transport Department, in cooperation with the Integration Foundation, has launched the campaign “Learn Estonian on the go!”, bringing language learning into everyday travel. For just over a month, simple language tips and illustrations will be displayed on public transport and at stops.