Lastekodu Street Renovation Brings Fahle District Closer to City Center

This summer, large-scale reconstruction works began on Lastekodu Street, during which a quality urban space will be created where it is comfortable and safe to move on foot and by bicycle. Intensive road construction in the area between the Stockmann and Fahle quarters will expand the perceived boundaries of the city center and bring Fahle City within walking distance.

„Fahle quarter is just 10-15 minutes' walk from Stockmann, but the car-centric Tartu Avenue and Liivalaia Street have currently cut this area off from the city center in people's minds. With the reconstruction of Lastekodu Street, this problem will disappear and people will start actively moving around in that area," said Margit Aule, one of the architects of Fahle quarter.

Road construction on Lastekodu Street is in full swing and 43 trees, 4,114 shrubs, nearly 27,000 perennial plants and over 10,000 spring bulbs will be planted there. The street will have planting areas every 50 meters and a bicycle path will be created. The street reconstruction is planned to be completed next November.

„Lastekodu Street is an important connection between the city center and Ülemiste, and it includes city-wide destinations, including the soon-to-be-renovated Central Market. With the street reconstruction, the urban space will be renewed similar to Vana-Kalamaja Street, greenery will be added and bicycle paths will be built. Such qualities are also important from the perspective of future developments, such as the Central Market itself or Fahle City. Accessible and safe street space creates conditions for perceiving the city center as a whole, where moving around is comfortable and smooth," said Madle Lippus, deputy mayor of urban planning.

According to Margit Aule, building connecting roads designed for pedestrians and light traffic users helps increase the value of every area and adds opportunities for developing city districts. "What matters is not just the quarter itself, but also the route that brings people there, and therefore Fahle City gains a lot from the construction of Lastekodu Street. This makes urban space active and promotes business activity and mobility between neighborhoods," said Aule.

Ten minutes' walk from the Central Market along Lastekodu Street lies Fahle City with an interesting urban space that offers plenty to discover. For example, you can enjoy views of the Old Town on the Postimees building's courtyard on the cliff, or stroll along the exotically landscaped year-round warm Fahle Gallery Street. Soon, the Fahle Boiler House and its chimney will be renovated there, with a new observation platform planned at the top. Fahle City also has many restaurants, service providers, offices and soon also residential units. From Fahle City, you can continue through soon-to-be-created tunnels to Ülemiste or Sikupilli.

„Tallinn City Government is working to develop Tallinn into the most dynamic capital on the Baltic coast. This can be equally contributed to by both larger development areas' public space and the continuous renewal of the city's public roads and streets," added Madle Lippus.