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Last summer, Tallinn launched a public architectural competition seeking a concept for Koidu Street as both a residential street and the main thoroughfare of the Uue-Maailma district. The winning entry, titled "Kohalik (Local)," was designed by the architects Tristan Krevald, Ra Martin Puhkan, Siim Tanel Tõnisson, and Madis Eek of OÜ Stuudio Täna.

From July 1-5, a high-level conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is taking place in Braga, Portugal, focusing on the importance of creativity in sustainable urban development. At the conference, the UNESCO Creative Cities Manifesto was signed, emphasizing the central role of culture in the sustainable development of cities.

Last week, installation started of twenty-eight new road thresholds on Tallinn's streets, and works are estimated to proceed until the end of July.

The speed limits will be lowered on Tallinn's streets to ensure safer traffic. The maximum speed allowed will be 30 km/h on a number of inner district roads and 40 km/h on some of the larger streets in the city centre.

Together with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), City of Tallinn hosted a panel discussion titled “Local Perspectives - Cities Leading the Way to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” at the World Urban Forum on November 7. The discussion focused on the importance of international and national collaboration in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in urban areas. The panel was moderated by Masha Smirnova, Head of Governance at Eurocities, Europe’s largest network of cities.

As part of the Tallinn – European Capital of Sport 2025 program, Combat Sports Day will take place on Saturday, February 22, at Sõle Sports Centre, offering a chance to explore various combat sports.