Pollinator Highway.
A biodiverse linear park and green corridor for pollinators and people
The Paavli and Pelguranna spatial sections of the Pollinator Highway will be completed by the end of summer 2025!
Construction of the Paavli and Pelguranna sections of the Pollinator Highway have begun. The construction process was paused in December due to cold weather. Construction will resume on April 15. If everything goes according to plan, the new linear park will be completed by the end of this summer and will open in early autumn.
The construction of the Pollinator Highway turned out to be more extensive than expected. An old main gas pipeline needed to be replaced, which unfortunately entailed much more extensive earthworks than we would have liked. Last year, other utility networks, road substructures and foundations for city furniture and sporting grounds were also completed; as well as nature-friendly lighting. In the spring and summer, the builder will begin building playgrounds, sports fields, pavements and restoring greenery.
What does the Pollinator Highway offer in the future? Above all, t will be a green space for both animals and people. A bike lane and peaceful walking paths will be built here. New leisure areas will be created: playgrounds, sports and dog fields, and seating and picnic areas. To restore the meadow, communities of meadowsweet, eelgrass and elk hemp will be sown. You can learn more about the construction project HERE . We will also keep the Instagram account putukavail updated.
The Pollinator Highway is being built by Tallinn Roads Public Company Limited. The project is managed and financed by the City of Tallinn.
4th Section of Space: Merimets
Merimets (Sea Forest) is a seaside city forest.
Existing Situation
+ Merimets is a local-level nature protection zone
+ an important recreational area
+ situated in close proximity to a public beach
- Thehigh-voltage power line corridor and the former railway corridor bisects the area
Natural Environment
+ a diverse natural environment: a century-old pineforest, meadows, wetlands, ruderal environments
+ the largest amphibian habitat in the district
+ a diverse habitat for pollinators
- a need to build resilience and protect the environment
Spatial Planning and Interventions
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A need to design and construct a fast bike path through the forest to improve urban connectivity
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A need to reorganize the pedestrian walkway network
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A need to improve the living conditions of amphibians
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An intent to develop a comprehensive landscape architecture design solution
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A need to create connections between public buildings, housing, and public space surrounding the forest
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A strong need to protect and preserve the fragile natural environment
The concept project for Merimets offers a primary solution for the area, which was designed by landscape architects from Sfäär Planeeringud. We invite you to take a look at the sketch, share your ideas, and give us feedback via Maptionnaire.
You can also find the landscape architecture sketch in full detail HERE.