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The Tallinn City Government decided today to rename a section of the pedestrian and cycling path in the Lasnamäe district’s Kuristiku and Mustakivi neighborhoods, previously known as Moskva puiestee. Since this section is a logical extension of Saaremaa puiestee and runs along the same straight line, the entire stretch will now be named Saaremaa puiestee.

Today, on October 10, the Tallinn Hospital Development Foundation’s council met to discuss the positions presented to the city by the Estonian Association of Architects (EAA) regarding the preliminary design of Tallinn Hospital. As a result of the discussion, the council decided to commission an additional international and independent architectural review. Consequently, the deadline for submitting bids for the Tallinn Hospital design tender has been extended to January 20, 2025.

Tallinn is planning to renovate Löwenruh Park, focusing on preserving its natural features and enhancing biodiversity. Feedback on the park’s preliminary design can be submitted until October 27, with a public presentation scheduled for October 17, 2024.

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.

Until October 25, the environmental strategic impact assessment report for the detailed plan of the A-terminal and cruise terminal area is open for public consultation. The planning covers an area of 66.17 hectares between Logi Street and Tallinn Roadstead in the Kesklinn district.

From September 23 to October 14, the draft regulation for the designation of the Astangu-Mäeküla Nature Reserve will be open for public display. The aim of the reserve is to ensure the preservation of valuable natural habitats, heritage landscapes, and cultural heritage sites, as well as to maintain a functioning green network.

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 architecture competition for the planned kindergarten in the Manufactory quarter, organized by the City of Tallinn, has been won by the architectural firm Creatomus Solutions OÜ with their design "Hiiepuu." The authors of the design are Renee Puusepp, Patric Liik, Jelyzaveta Peresada, Aline Aparecida Cabral de Carvalho, Marija Katrina Dambe, Florian Betat, Juris Dambis, Kiur Lootus, and Eva-Maria Truusalu.

The City of Tallinn is exploring opportunities to continue the development of the Linnahall complex and its surroundings in cooperation with various stakeholders, aiming to transform the area into an attractive and modern urban space. Today, a roundtable discussion was held to map out potential collaborations and actions.

Today, the Tallinn City Government approved the detailed plan for the area between Tuukri, Jõe, and Karu streets in Kesklinn and submitted the proposed solution for public review and discussion.