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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.

This year’s survey “Green City and Circular Economy,” conducted by Tallinn Strategic Management Office, reveals that residents highly value greenery and are increasingly engaging in environmentally friendly practices such as waste sorting, reuse, and growing plants.

Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski has signed a directive terminating the official duties of Deputy Mayors Pärtel-Peeter Pere and Viljar Jaamu in their respective areas of responsibility. In an extraordinary City Government meeting, it was also decided to dismiss Sander Andla, City Centre District Governor, and Doris Raudsepp, Pirita District Governor.

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.

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.