Kerttu Märtin

coordinator

City of Tallinn

Urban Planning in Tallinn: Challenges & Perspectives

430 772 inhabitants (March 1, 2014)159.1 sq kms2600 people per square km46.2 km waterfront2 lakes, 3 rivers, 1 island8 districts, 84 subdistricts

Ca 80% land is private or stateowned, including 74% ofwaterfrontLess than 2% developable land inmunicipal property

Tallinn Comprehensive Plan (2001)

City Centre

Comprehensive plan of

Lasnamäe redidential

district

Started on June 20,

2005

Confirmed in 2010

Comprehensive plan of

Lasnamäe industrial district

Started on Jan 28, 2006

Planned confirmation 2013

Comprehensive plan of

Nõmme District

Started on Jan 22, 2001

Planned confirmation 2014

Comprehensive plan of

Mustamäe District

Started on Jan 10, 2002

Confirmed on June 22,

2006

Comprehensive plan of

Kristiine District

Started on March 9, 2006

Planned confirmation 2014

Comprehensive plan of

Haabersti District

Started on March 23,

2006

Planned confirmation

2014

Comprehensive plan of

Northen Tallinn

Started on Jan 26, 2006

Planned confirmation

autumn 2014 Comprehensive plan of

Pirita Disrtict

Started on Oct 18, 2001

Confirmed on Sept 17, 2009

Comprehensive plans for city districts are in process

Location of possible high-rises

Regulations for wooden residential areas under heritage protection

Landscaping and green network

Streets and light traffic roads

Theme plans cover specific issues

Former brownfields

Many landowners, including state or municipality

Cooperation needed in order to develop necessary technical and social infrastructure

Structure plans deal with complex urban areas that need more specific approach

The population of Tallinn hasdecreased since 1989, thoughincreasing now

The population of surroundingmunicipalities has increased 20%

The amount of residential squaremeters built in Tallinn and inneighbouring municipalities duringpast years is almost equal

Average “sprawler” is younger,better educated and has higherthan average income

Urban Sprawl

Building capacity in Tallinn and Harju County 1993 – 2013

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Prioritize larger area planning to create wholesome and multifunctional urban environment

Densify residential areas, encourage construction of different types of housing for different target groups, especially for young families

Solutions

In 31.12.2011 there were 174 865 vechicles registered in Tallinn,including 99 403 private cars.

The narrowest part of Tallinn is less than 4 kms, all traffic moving from East to West and vice versa has to drive through that corridor

Compared to 2009 the container cargo volumes handled last year in the Port of Tallinn increased 16% and Ro-Ro cargo volumes 32%.

Tallinn has a diverse public transport system for its 400 000 inhabitants, this needs a lot of coordination

Share of commuters - 31%, main end-points Viimsi & Harku

Traffic

Prioritize public transport development over car traffic

Densify street network

Design compact district centers

Transform parking norms into public transport

Solutions

Concept “Opening Tallinn to the Sea” from Nov 15, 2007

Aim: waterfront in public use all year

Create high-quality and diverse urban space that brings people to the waterfront

Priorities: waterfront

Dominant urban structures on waterfront

Priority: High Quality Public Space

Thank You!Kerttu Märtin

19-3-14