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Rising neighbourhood activism in Tallinn, Estonia and beyond Teele Pehk

Rising neighbourhood activism in Tallinn, Estonia and beyond Teele Pehk l eader of Estonian Urban Lab / Linnalabor l eader of the Urban Idea initiative Thriving Neighbourhoods conference, Interest in Architecture“, 29-30 Oct in Melbourne . Estonia? .

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Rising neighbourhood activism in Tallinn, Estonia and beyond Teele Pehk

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  1. Rising neighbourhood activism in Tallinn, Estonia and beyond Teele Pehk leader of Estonian Urban Lab / Linnalabor leader of the Urban Idea initiative Thriving Neighbourhoods conference, Interest in Architecture“, 29-30 Oct in Melbourne

  2. Estonia? 1,3 million inhabitants, Estonian language, member of EU in North East of Europe, between Finland, Russia, Latvia and Sweden half the size of Tasmania, twice as many inhabitants as in Tasmania

  3. Capital called Tallinn? by the Baltic Sea 430 000 inhabitants 160 km2 Biggest national groups: 52% Estonians 38% Russians

  4. Active neighbourhoods in Tallinn 20 non-profit associations aiming to improve the living environment, public space and neighbourly relations (average neighbourhood 5-7000 people, mainly situated in milieu districts and garden-city suburbs)

  5. The context for Tallinn neighbourhood enthusiast Soo street before: one-way street with two lanes, avoided by pedestrians

  6. Soo street after: pedestrian friendly public space thanks to community involvement

  7. The mayor opening the car lane with his friends ... Around 500 residents opening the new pedestrian lane of Soo street in September 2013

  8. Four pillars of active neighbourhoods in Tallinn

  9. 1. Neighbourhood associations have become the voice of common sensein issues of urban planning, enlivening public space, organising local services as well as protecting the values of local neighbourhoods. Self-initiatied library and community radio in Uus Maailm district

  10. 2. The more neighbours are engaged in social encounters, the more power they have to shape their living environment in the desired way. The opportunity to shape one’s immediate living environment affects the social welfare of citizens as well as the social and environmental wellbeing of the city. Celebrating Ao street’s jubilee with street party and sauna van in February 2013

  11. 3. Active neighbourhoods show alternative ways of using space, give places new meanings and function. The more lively the neighbourhoods are, the more attractive they are for newcomers, tourists, developers, etc. Kalarand beach installations in central Tallinn wasteland where major developments are planned

  12. 4. Active neighbourhoods are the local experts! Living locally creates better opportunities for cherishing relationships and sustaining enjoyable living environments. Neighbourhood watch in milieu districts

  13. Welcome to Tallinn to discover and discuss more!Teele Pehk teele@linnalabor.ee+372 58100478

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