The Tartu city government will make the detailed plan for the Anne 46 and Anne 48 business complex public in the coming weeks. Developer Ingvar Allekand said they want to offer various services. "We emphasize services, not retail," Allekand said.
Allekand mentioned that there could be a spa, medical services, or accommodation. The city organized a planning competition to find the best solution. City architect Jiri Tintera said the area is interesting because it has both large apartment buildings and small houses.
The competition found a solution that divided the complex into three buildings. Between them will be public space, a street, and a square. This makes the transition from larger buildings to smaller ones smoother.
Both Jiri Tintera and Riina Kallas, the head of the Annelinn association, hope the development will be beneficial for Annelinn. Kallas mentioned that parking is an important issue. Currently, there are enough parking spaces, but the new plan will eliminate 21 spaces.
An underground parking lot is planned. The detailed plan for the Anne business complex will be public from December 22. Residents can express their opinions until January 12.