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In the second round of grants for non-profit cultural activities this year, the City of Tallinn is allocating a total of 77,900 euros to support 22 initiatives.

Due to construction work, the Mere puiestee bus stop will be closed from July 3, and the Vabaduse väljak stops on Kaarli puiestee towards the city centre will be closed from July 8. The project includes the construction of new bike and pedestrian paths, tree planting, and the reconstruction of water and sewer systems.

Next week, construction will begin on a pop-up bike lane on the inbound section of Paldiski maantee, between Mooni Street and Toompuiestee.

Next weekend, on August 24-25, the international triathlon event IRONMAN Tallinn 2024 will take place, resulting in temporary traffic restrictions and changes in public transport routes in both Tallinn and Harjumaa. In Tallinn, the temporary changes will mainly affect the Haabersti district, with parking and traffic restrictions as well as changes to public transport schedules.

Tallinn is developing a comprehensive solution for the reconstruction of Ristiku and Härjapea streets to transform the area into a human-centered urban space with smooth and efficient traffic flow. The presentation of the Ristiku Street main project will take place online on Thursday, August 29, at 17:30, and all interested parties are welcome to attend.

The Tallinn City Government has submitted its budget strategy for 2025-2028 and the implementation plan for the “Tallinn 2035” development strategy to the City Council. The budget strategy serves as a guide for directing the city’s development and creating city budgets over the next four years, considering sustainability and financial feasibility.

On Sunday, September 15, the official opening of Pelgu Community Garden (Pelgu ühisaed) will take place. The opening celebration of the city's largest community garden starts at 2 pm and will be held at the corner of Ehte and Kolde streets, where visitors can enjoy a diverse program.

This week, educational institutions in the city of Tallinn have been targeted by emails falsely claiming to be from the Tallinn Transport Department and City Government. These messages urge schools to inform parents that the upcoming changes to the public transport network this fall are driven by cost-saving measures and low public transport usage by students. The emails also suggest finding alternative bus routes for children to get to school or to use personal transport where possible. This information is misleading, confusing, and not true.

Tallinn's waste stations and circular economy center are inviting visitors for educational tours, welcoming kindergarten and primary school groups as well as businesses and institutions. These environmental education tours provide practical advice on sorting waste and demonstrate how old items can be repurposed.

The City of Tallinn is planning to design a summer street on Aia Street in the Old Town in 2025, and a survey was conducted among residents this summer to gather input on the spatial design. On Wednesday, September 18, at 5:30 pm, a co-creation workshop will be held at Aia Street 12, where the community can continue shaping the future of Aia Street Summer Street.