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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 City Government has submitted the detailed plan for the western part of the historic Kopli liinid (Kopli Lines) to the City Council for adoption.

The Tallinn City Government has submitted a draft decision to the City Council to establish the Astangu-Mäeküla local nature reserve. The planned reserve in the Haabersti district will cover nearly 158 hectares.

The newly opened section now features pedestrian and bicycle paths, playgrounds and sports facilities, lighting, and much more to make moving through the urban space pleasant and safe.

The Tallinn City Government has submitted the Põhja-Tallinn comprehensive plan to the City Council for adoption. The plan outlines the district’s spatial development for the next couple of decades. This strategic document aims to address the area’s major challenges: opening up long-closed seafront and former industrial areas, as well as improving mobility within Põhja-Tallinn and connections to other districts.

The City of Tallinn has launched an architectural competition to find the best spatial solution for a new swimming centre on Varraku Street in Lasnamäe. The planned facility is a major public space development, aiming to create a top-class swimming complex suitable for international competitions, complemented by a diverse urban environment. The deadline for submitting competition entries is 18 September.

Tallinn’s Urban Planning Department has significantly increased the speed and efficiency of planning procedures in the first half of 2025. As of mid-year, decisions have been made on a total of 44 detailed plans — the same number as in the entire year of 2023 and 20 more than during the same period in 2024.

Tallinn City Government has adopted the detailed plan for the Krulli quarter, giving the green light for the redevelopment of the historic Franz Krull machine factory site in Põhja-Tallinn. The plan will turn the former industrial zone into a vibrant urban space that combines residential and business functions while preserving its heritage value.