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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
