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.
This year, the City of Tallinn will support the creation or development of 39 community gardens, 95 educational gardens, and 10 urban gardening projects, with a total budget of €343,880. These gardens and related projects help residents grow edible plants, learn to take care of the environment, and make the city greener and more biodiverse.
One year after taking office in April 2024, the Tallinn City Government marks its first full year of work. Over the past year, the city has launched a number of major reforms to improve management efficiency, make public services more accessible and of higher quality, increase transparency, and invest strategically in the living environment and civil protection.
Starting today, 22 April, property owners in Tallinn can begin submitting applications for compensation related to the 2025 land tax increase. The first to be processed will be applications from those whose land tax is up to €100 and who have already paid the full amount. Those whose land tax exceeds €100 — with the second installment due on 1 October — have time to apply, as their applications will be processed starting from 2 October.
From now on, all submitted ideas will be presented in public discussions held in every district, allowing local residents to have a direct say in selecting the best projects.
Today, the Haabersti Perepesa opened its doors, welcoming all families in Tallinn from pregnancy through their child’s early school years. Perepesa provides guidance and support for parenting, mental well-being, and family relationships.
From 5 February to 16 March, property owners can apply for restoration grants from the Tallinn Urban Planning Department. The grant is available to owners of architecturally valuable buildings, monuments, structures located in heritage or conservation areas, and individual objects of cultural value. An informational session will be held next week to provide further details.
The Tallinn Education Department has launched a program that provides all municipal school students with a free hot breakfast. The necessary preparations were carried out in January, and as of today, all schools have joined the program. Currently, approximately 4,000 students are taking advantage of this opportunity.
Starting this year, Tallinn is directing apartment association support funds towards activities that contribute to the sustainable renovation of apartment buildings and courtyards. The changes also simplify the application and processing of support grants. In total, the city will allocate over €2.4 million in support for apartment associations.