The City Planning Department initiated a new detailed plan for the Pirita TOP area. Society's expectations for the development and functions of the area have changed over the past 15 years. Therefore, it is necessary to update the current construction rights.
An architectural competition will be organized to prepare the detailed plan. This will help find a suitable solution for both the buildings and the public space.
The City Planning Department initiated the detailed planning for properties Topi 11 and 13 in the Pirita district. A modern up to four-story spa hotel, a public town square, and a promenade are planned. The size of the planned area is 3.38 hectares.
The Tallinn City Council supports the partial annulment of the detailed plan for property Purje 9. The owner wishes to reconstruct and expand the building while maintaining its multifunctional use.
The expansion volume of the Purje 9 building will remain below 33 percent of the existing structure, so no separate design conditions are required. An apartment-type hotel is planned, along with updates to the swimming complex and sports halls.
The plan includes the creation of a public town square and a seaside promenade. The coastal area and shoreline will be designed to be accessible to residents, taking into account heritage conservation conditions.
Martin Karro, head of the City Planning Department, stated that the architectural competition is a prerequisite for preparing the detailed plan. Deputy Mayor Tiit Terik noted that the plan is important for the comprehensive development of the entire area.
The exact solution for the detailed plan will become clear during its preparation. After the architectural competition is held, a public exhibition and discussion will be organized.
The TOP complex ownership company belongs to three different enterprises. The sailing sports center complex has been under heritage protection as a historical monument since 1997.