Demolition Underway at Tallinn's Former Eesti Näitused Expo Center
The demolition of Tallinn's former Eesti Näitused expo center has begun, making way for a residential quarter planned by Metro Capital.
Demolition works have started at the former Eesti Näitused expo center in Tallinn, along Pirita tee, where a new residential development is planned. The last trade fair was held in mid-June. Mait Allas, CEO of real estate developer Metro Capital, told ERR that the demolition of the Soviet-era exhibition halls, which began on Tuesday, is expected to take two to three months.
Metro Capital intends to start construction of the Marienberg Quarter on the nearly seven-hectare site in 2028. The plans include apartment buildings, a kindergarten, a pedestrian boulevard, and green spaces. Some nearby residents previously challenged the plans in court, but those disputes have since been resolved. The developer hopes to reach agreements with neighbors going forward.
The project's timeline partially depends on the approval of the site's zoning plan, which is near completion. Allas expressed hope that the plan would be approved this fall, allowing design work to commence soon after.
