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Uus Street in Tallinn's Old Town to get a new look

Uus Street in Tallinn's Old Town to get a new look

Utility work will be carried out on Uus Street to provide residents with better-quality heating. The city will also build curbless sidewalks to create a shared urban space that is friendly to all road users.

Uus Street is an important part of the Old Town, home to the Vanalinna Hariduskolleegium Music School, small businesses, and residential buildings. It is used daily by schoolchildren, local residents, business clients, and tourists.

In the Old Town, Tallinn prioritizes preservation when upgrading public spaces and carries out street renovations only when necessary. The opportunity for Uus Street’s transformation arises from updates to utility networks. The new street surface will focus on pedestrian safety and comfort, as most of the Old Town’s traffic consists of pedestrians. The design accommodates various modes of movement and incorporates inclusive design elements, such as curbless sidewalks inspired by Viru and Harju Streets, ensuring easy access and a safe environment for all users. The new street surface will also be bike-friendly.

“In collaboration with Utilitas, we were able to plan this project in time to enhance Uus Street, making the daily journey of schoolchildren safer and more pleasant,” said Deputy Mayor Pärtel-Peeter Pere.

The renovation will include resurfacing, removing curbs, and creating spaces for all users. The roadway will remain 3 meters wide, flanked by 1.5-meter-wide granite sidewalks on each side. The center of the roadway will feature a 1-meter-wide strip of smoother stones designed to accommodate cyclists. The stone selection will be carried out in cooperation with the Estonian National Heritage Board to ensure compatibility with the Old Town’s historic character, avoiding the use of red color. The project aims to make Uus Street more accessible and comfortable for all users, while preserving the unique atmosphere and vibrancy of the Old Town.

“Since the utility networks on Uus Street require updating, it’s practical to modernize the streetscape simultaneously while maintaining the beauty and charm of this UNESCO World Heritage Site and the historic Uus Street,” said Sander Andla, Governor of Kesklinn District.

Rainwater will be directed away from adjacent buildings using specialized cobblestone strips and drainage stones.

A public discussion of the Uus Street project will take place on December 19 at 5:30 PM in the lecture hall of the Kanutiaia Huvikool, located at Aia 12, Tallinn.

The site plan and additional information can be found at https://www.tallinn.ee/et/uustanav.