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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Tallinn
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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