The participatory budget idea collection for the year 2024 will start soon
The Tallinn City Government made a decision today to initiate the process for the 2024 participatory budget. From September 18th to October 8th, all residents of Tallinn can submit proposals for projects to be implemented in the urban space next year.
Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart invites all Tallinn residents to submit their ideas because the participatory budget is an opportunity for everyone to propose the use of public funds and see their initiatives come to life. “This year’s participatory budget is already the fourth, and we hope to receive many interesting ideas and new approaches to urban development. It is important to remember that the constructed object should be publicly accessible and freely available,” said Kõlvart. “The past three years have shown that people make valuable proposals to enrich the urban environment. Several projects have already been implemented, and there are others waiting for their turn, but step by step, we are moving towards their realization.”
You can submit your ideas from September 18th to October 8th, 2023, digitally on the Tallinn participatory budget website or on paper at district governments and the city government service hall (Vabaduse väljak 7). Texts can be in Estonian, Russian, or English. You should describe the purpose of the proposal and justify its importance, specify the location of the object, and provide an estimated budget. A comprehensive guide for submitting ideas can also be found on the participatory budget website.
The feasibility of the submitted ideas will be assessed by an expert committee, and the selected ideas will be presented to the public. Residents can support their favorite projects through a public vote from November 20th to December 3rd. In each city district, at least one project that meets the participatory budget criteria will be implemented, receiving the most votes.
One million euros have been allocated in the 2024 budget for the implementation of the results of this year’s idea collection. Of the total amount, 75 percent will be distributed equally among city districts, and the remaining 25 percent will take into account the number of residents in each city district as of July 1st of the current year.
This year’s idea collection resulted in projects like Japanese-style mini-forests in Kristiine and North Tallinn, community saunas by Lake Harku, green roofs on city center bus pavilions, an outdoor classroom at Pirita Economics Gymnasium, and a low adventure trail in the courtyard of Gustav Adolf Gymnasium’s Kotzebue house.
The participatory budget idea collection is organized by the Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department.
Additional information here