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Voting for Tallinn's participatory budget has started today, with everyone in Tallinn aged 14 or over able to vote for up to two ideas of their choice in their neighborhood.

As of Tuesday, 5,703 residents of Tallinn had participated in the vote on the ideas for Tallinn's 2023 participatory budget, and a sufficient number of residents in Põhja-Tallinn have participated for the results to be considered valid. Residents can view all the ideas and vote for their favorites until 4 December on the website https://www.tallinn.ee/en/participatorybudget.

The Tallinn City Government has made a principal decision to acquire the Kalamaja Primary School property, located at Vabriku Street 18, to address space shortages and the lack of educational placements in Põhja-Tallinn.

The Tallinn City Government is set to submit the 2025 city budget proposal to the City Council. The proposed budget totals €1.29 billion, which is €69.9 million (5.7%) higher than the revised 2024 budget. The largest portions of both investment and operational expenses are allocated to education and mobility.

The 2025 budget proposal for Tallinn prioritizes reducing fragmentation in social services and restructuring management and operations. The city plans €126.2 million for social welfare activities, €23.3 million for healthcare activities, and €16.3 million for investments across these sectors. The budget proposal is subject to approval by the City Council.

Tallinn’s 2025 city budget lays the groundwork for expanding the tram network across districts. Inspired by other Northern European cities, street redevelopment will focus on improving quality of life and accessibility for businesses.

Tallinn's 2025 city budget allocates €418 million for education, focusing on creating new school places, transitioning to Estonian-language education, and developing and renovating educational institutions.

The 2025 draft city budget of Tallinn maintains its focus on updating vehicles and expanding the public transport network to offer a competitive alternative to private cars.

Among Tallinn’s most significant investments in the 2025 city budget is the completion of the Tallinn City Theatre complex on Lai Street. At the same time, work will begin on designing the city's next major cultural project—the Tallinn Open Collections Facility. A total of €56.5 million has been allocated for operating expenses and investments in the cultural sector.

Tallinn’s 2025 budget emphasizes the principles of the 15-minute city and an analysis of the spatial distribution of services. This approach enables more efficient planning for new kindergartens, schools, and services for seniors, improving accessibility and aligning with community needs.