MONUM MARKS CONSTRUCTION START OF PROMENĀDES MĀJAS IN ĶENGARAGS
Developer and contractor MONUM buries a time capsule at Promenādes mājas, marking the active construction phase of two seven-storey near Daugavas promenāde in Ķengarags. The project delivers 160 apartments. Completion is planned for 2027.
PROJECT
TĒRBATAS DĀRZS MARKS TOPPING OUT OF FIRST BUILDING IN RĪGA CENTRE
Developer Estera Development celebrates the topping out of the first building at Tērbatas dārzs, a new quarter between Tērbatas and Krišjāņa Barona ielas. The project delivers six seven-storey buildings with 800 apartments and a 1 ha green courtyard. The first 152 apartments are due for handover this autumn.
PROJECT
LATVIJAS DZELZCEĻŠ LAUNCHES BATTERY TRAIN CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
Latvijas dzelzceļš begins implementing an BEMU battery train charging infrastructure at Sigulda, Līvāni, and Daugavpils stations, with Cēsis added if funding allows. The project enables zero-emission train operations on non-electrified routes and is co-funded under the EU 2021–2027 cohesion policy programme.
TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURE
EIKA DEVELOPMENT BREAKS GROUND ON €68M QUARTER IN KALNĖNAI
Construction starts on Kalnėnų Baltas lapas on Moravų gatvė in Vilnius—a four-phase A++ energy class development delivering over 520 apartments by 2031. The first phase of 136 units across two four-storey buildings is due in Q4 2027, with average prices at €3,400/m².
PROJECT
MĀRUPES NOVADS INVITES RESIDENTS TO JOIN BUDGET IDEAS CONTEST
For the fifth year running, anyone aged 16 and above can submit infrastructure improvement ideas via www.geolatvija.lv until May 29. Winning projects go through public voting, and those reaching at least 2% of total votes receive municipal funding for implementation. More info at marupe.lv.
NEWS
NEW PROTECTED MARINE AREA CONSERVATION PLAN GOES TO PUBLIC REVIEW
Developed by Dabas aizsardzības pārvalde and LIFE REEF partners to balance environmental protection with fishing, tourism and economic interests. Public meetings take place 19 May in Salacgrīva, 20 May in Engure and 21 May in Pāvilosta; Submissions until June 5. More details at daba.gov.lv
ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE
ARCHITECTS UNION HOSTS FREE LECTURES AND DISCUSSIONS IN JELGAVA
On 21 May, Latvijas Arhitektu savienība holds its Zemgales diena at Zemgales reģiona Kompetenču attīstības centrs, Svētes iela 33, Jelgava. Free lectures, discussions and a guided city tour opened to anyone interested in the built environment. Prior registration required. More details at jelgava.lv.
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