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Baltic Urban News: SPORTA 2 quarter construction, MadCity Urban Planning Event & the Baltics’ First Cell Therapy Center / 31 August–4 September

New projects such as the SPORTA 2 quarter in Riga and AUGUST in Jūrmala are getting underway, while several major projects have been completed, including a new memorial garden in Zolitūde and the Baltics’ first cell therapy center in Vilnius. Upcoming urban development events in Tallinn and Riga round out the month.

FIRST PHASE OF SPORTA 2 QUARTER CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

The multifunctional complex is set to begin construction in September 2026 with a 17,300 m² building featuring Class A office space, coworking areas, public outdoor space and parking. The planned investment is €50 million.

Source: Linstow Baltic

PROJECTS

SPORTA 2

MADCITY 2026 TO EXPLORE WHAT MAKES CITIES SUCCESSFUL

Riga will host the 10th edition of MadCity on September 24, bringing together urban planners, architects, developers and other city experts to explore successful urban development. This year’s program will focus on public space, mobility, housing, climate resilience and the future of Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn.

Source: MadCity

EVENTS PLANNED

MadCity

NEW LUXURY PROJECT AUGUST BREAKS GROUND IN JŪRMALA

The €9 million project follows biophilic design principles and will feature 13 apartments with balconies and terraces, along with a spa, gym and landscaped courtyard. 20% of the apartments have already been reserved.

Source: River Properties

PROJECTS

River Properties

IMANTA SHOPPING CENTER REDEVELOPMENT IS UNDERWAY

Demolition works are taking place as the existing shopping center and its surrounding area are being transformed. Key new additions will include a Lido restaurant, set to open in early summer next year, and an Apollo Kino cinema, planned for the end of 2027.

Source: TC Imanta

PROJECTS

TC Imanta

MEMORIAL GARDEN OPENS IN ZOLITŪDE

The new 0.8-hectare memorial garden was created by ALPS Landscape Workshop, H2E and Copywriter/Levelup. It features the Hill of Silence, cherry trees, a reflective water feature and 54 mirrored steel spheres commemorating the victims.

Source: Riga.lv

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Riga City Council

LITHUANIA OPENS BALTICS’ FIRST CELL THERAPY CENTER

Northway Group has invested €61 million in a 3,500 m² facility as part of the BIO CITY III development. It will support biotech and pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and research institutions. The center has already secured its first customers and contracts.

Source: Northway Biotech

NEWS

Northway Biotech

THE FINAL SILVAS NAMI BUILDING IS COMPLETE

The 7-story building features 64 apartments with an A+ energy efficiency rating and has officially received its commissioning approval. Due to high demand, the original 4-building complex was expanded into a 6-building neighborhood in Purvciems near Biķernieku forest.

Source: YIT LATVIJA

PROJECTS

YIT LATVIJA

VILNIUS PLANS TO REVIVE ABANDONED NERIS RIVERSIDE SITES

The city is considering new uses for several sites along the Neris, including a former rowing base, Winter Port and a neglected boat hangar. The plans will focus on previously developed areas while preserving the natural features that have emerged there over time.

Source:  Vilnius.lt

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Vilnius District Municipality

TALLINN HOSTS INTERNATIONAL CITY RESILIENCE HACK

The two-day hackathon on September 24–25 will bring together startups, developers and designers to create solutions for future-ready urban spaces. The best ideas will compete for a total of €75,000 in funding.

Source: Tallinn.ee

EVENTS PLANNED

Stock Photo: Margo Evardson

CLEANR INDUSTRY TO INVEST €3.3 MILLION IN SORTING CENTER UPGRADE

The sorting center in Riga will be significantly automated to reduce manual work and improve the quality of sorting. The upgrade is expected to be completed by mid-2027, while the center will remain operational during the works. It currently sorts more than 30,000 tons of packaging annually.

Source: CleanR Grupa

NEWS

CleanR

NEW OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITY AT RĪGAS ZIEPNIEKKALNA SECONDARY SCHOOL

The facility is open to students and local residents. In September, three more will be completed near Rīgas Dārzciema Secondary School, Rīgas Itas Kozakēvičas Polish Secondary School and Rīgas 45th Secondary School.

Source: Riga.lv

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Riga City Council
Author : editor nbhd
Date: 08.09.26

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