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Tallinn adopts detailed plan for Juhkentali military complex

Tallinn adopts detailed plan for Juhkentali military complex

This week, the Tallinn City Government adopted a detailed plan for the area between Filtri tee and Masina street in Kesklinn. Due to the national defense purpose of the Juhkentali military complex, much of the area will remain closed to the public.

Deputy Mayor for Urban Planning, Madle Lippus, emphasized the importance of public planning procedures, even for closed areas. “The historical Juhkentali manor has long been home to defense forces whose needs have evolved over time. The purpose of this plan is to design buildings that harmonize with their surroundings, while carefully considering the preservation of protected buildings and environments and incorporating new ones. Although the territory is closed, the plan includes the development of additional cycling paths in the immediate vicinity of the area,” said Lippus.

The plan covers an area of 12.41 hectares and aims to adjust property boundaries and land use purposes for the plots within the area. It includes provisions for two plots designated for national defense, one for industrial use, and six for transport use. The plan also grants construction rights for up to 20 five-story buildings, either new constructions or renovations.

The main objective of the detailed plan is to reorganize the boundaries of the properties managed by the Ministry of Defense and the Estonian Defense Forces and to establish construction rights for national defense buildings. Consolidating defense infrastructure within one block will enhance security and create functional connections with surrounding neighborhoods and the street network. The location of the planning area near Filtri tee and Peterburi tee provides excellent connections to major citywide arterial roads such as Tartu and Pärnu maantee.

The building areas for new constructions are planned primarily on the side facing Filtri tee. The plan ensures that the former main building of the Juhkentali military hospital, which is under heritage protection, remains the dominant structure. The existing pond system and valuable high greenery in the area will also be preserved. The street-facing line of the buildings is designed to align with the former military barracks, creating a cohesive street wall along Filtri tee.

The planned buildings are positioned to allow view corridors between them, preserving sightlines to the former military hospital’s main building. Additionally, the lengths and widths of the new buildings are designed to match the dimensions of the former barracks.

The detailed plan was prepared by ConArte OÜ. Tallinn's Urban Planning Department and Kesklinn District Administration will organize a public exhibition of the plan. Detailed planning materials are available in Tallinn’s planning register at https://tpr.tallinn.ee/DetailPlanning/Details/DP036640.