The plans adopted in Tallinn over the past year are based on the principles of sustainable urban planning, in terms of both housing, jobs and services. Heritage conservation and the preservation of existing built heritage also play an important role in creating a sustainable urban space.    

According to Deputy Mayor Madle Lippus, this year has seen a number of important planning projects that will significantly shape Tallinn's urban space in the coming years. "Decisions made today will shape the urban space of the next decades, so they must be based on the best knowledge of sustainable urban planning, such as a 15-minute city and basic services close to home, planning for higher building volumes and density in places well connected by public transport, and preserving biodiversity," said Lippus.

The most important of the specific planning projects, according to the Deputy Mayor, are the adoption of the planning for the Ülemiste joint terminal, the adoption of the planning for the new headquarters of the ERR and the initiation of detailed planning for the construction of the new United States Embassy complex on the area between Suur-Ameerika and Väike-Ameerika Streets. Also important is the entry into the public consultation phase of the draft plans for the Port of Tallinn area, on which all interested parties have until 12 January to have their say. 

"The online version of the Põhja-Tallinn plan, which was completed this year, as well as progress with the drafting of the preliminary solution for the city center master plan are also important in introducing sustainable urban planning principles in urban development planning," Lippus explained.  
In the field of heritage, the first phase of the restoration of the Skoone bastion was completed in 2022. Further restoration work was carried out on the part of the Skoone bastion at the end of Laia street, adjacent to the seafront gate, where the retaining wall and staircase are located. In addition, the eastern and southern sides of the Pirita Monastery ramparts were conserved and dozens of information panels in Estonian and English were installed on the site, presenting the history of the Order of St Birgitta and Pirita Monastery.
 
According to Lippus, the city's aim is to preserve and develop the cultural monuments, historic buildings and archaeological heritage of the area, thus enhancing the value of the historic urban space and using resources in a sustainable way.