The majority of homes are planned near a centre where everyday services are accessible, people can quickly enter the public transport network and the public space is pleasant and attractive. The individuality of each municipality will be supported. During the planning process, all parties shaping our urban space will be given directions on how to create a friendly and homey urban space.

Housing services help to ensure cost-effective, accessible, energy efficient and comfortable homes that are suitable for people in need in varying districts. Advising and supporting apartment owners and associations develops real estate management skills and helps the living environment become safer and more attractive.

Reliable and modern utility networks guarantee the comfort and energy efficiency of homes. A public sewerage system and water network helps to decrease household expenses. The innovative use of rainwater reduce floods and allows people to use it for their own needs. Residential areas will have sufficient and pleasant lighting.

This field helps to make districts and outdoor areas more unique, clean and safe. Thanks to landscaping, outdoor areas are greener and people have more reasons to spend their time in them. There will be an inviting green area in the proximity of the majority of homes that is connected with the cohesive green network. The city offers children and families more ways and reasons to spend their free time near their home by planning, building and maintaining the playgrounds.

A diverse, lively and noise-free urban environment that offers high ecological value and clean air makes living in Tallinn more attractive and healthy. A well-organised waste management system ensures the maintenance of a good living environment. Environmentally-conscious city residents know how to notice the nature around them – this increases their wellbeing even more.

Prevention (including increasing people’s awareness) and supervision of following the rules will help to create a safe and healthy environment.

The new homes will be built in the proximity of fast and comfortable public transport that is in accordance with people’s needs. If public transport does not exist there yet, it will be planned in cooperation with developers. All journeys starting from home will be navigable for those using mobility aids. As many underground car parks will be established as possible or offer people parking opportunities at parking garages near their homes so that they can use their backyard.

The benefits for adapting a living space helps to make the homes of people with special needs and older adults suitable for them and allows them to successfully live an independent life.