Estonian capital’s 2026 budget and master plan aims to create a high-quality living environment with everyday services conveniently accessible to residents.
At a glance:
- Who: Tallinn City Planning Department; Tallinn City Council.
- What: Tallinn is prioritising the creation of a clear planning framework in its 2026 urban planning budget and the development of a high-quality living environment.
- Why: It wants everyday services to be conveniently accessible to residents and the development of urban space to supports a human-centred environment.
- Where: Activities focus on a number of areas across the city, including Pae tn 1 and Pikaliiva tn 69 and surrounding areas, as well as the Kakumäe coastal area.
Tallinn is prioritising the creation of a clear planning framework in its 2026 urban planning budget and the development of a high-quality living environment.
It wants everyday services to be conveniently accessible to residents and the development of urban space to support a human-centred environment.
Tallinn 2035 and New European Bauhaus principles
The budget for the operational costs of the urban planning sector is €6.3m. The main tasks are to develop a unified strategy for the development and planning of Tallinn and organise the preparation of the necessary plans and monitor implementation.
The goal is to continue to improve the quality and competitiveness of Tallinn’s spatial environment, based on the development strategy in Tallinn 2035 and the principles of the New European Bauhaus.
“We are starting to prepare a new master plan for Tallinn, which will provide a clear direction for the city’s development for the coming decades,” said Tallinn deputy mayor Tiit Terik.
“Urban planning creates the basis for everything else and gives spatial meaning to the city – from the road network and public transport to educational institutions, green areas and leisure opportunities. In addition, we will contribute to detailed plans, our goal is to make the city comfortable and safe for everyone – be it pedestrians, public transport users or cyclists.”
Activities planned for 2026 include the start of the preparation of the new general plan for Tallinn as well as preparation of urban spatial visions and plans for Pae tn 1 and the surrounding area, Pikaliiva tn 69 and the surrounding area, the utility networks of the Pirita health trail, and for the Kakumäe coastal area.
The development of information systems will also continue to increase the efficiency of the Tallinn City Planning Department’s work processes through automated control and digital tools. The management of the geodetic network will continue, including the implementation of InSAR analysis (detection of elevation changes from satellites).
The City Planning Department also covers heritage conservation and environmental issues. Terik added: “Historical heritage is best preserved when it is used and maintained. Therefore, the city is providing funds to support restoration work and to maintain cultural monuments.”
A total of €1.5m has been planned in the budget to support the restoration of monuments.
Tallinn’s 2026 city budget must be approved by the city council.
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