CLOSING KALARAND FOR PUBLIC
keeping it a clean and enjoyable public area (Klementi, 2011). In August 2015 historic
Kalarand beach was fenced by Pro Kapital and public was denied access despite laws against
such conduct. The action of Pro Kapital, one of the leading real estate developers in Estonia,
is reminiscent of Soviet times when citizens where denied access to seaside. In order to solve
the situation, both lawfully and justly, the city council should go to court against Pro Kapiatal.
Tallinn is known for its picturesque seaside silhouette, surrounded by multitude of beaches,
but Kalarand was the only beach within the city and closest place to the seafront next to the
Old Town. Over the years Kalamaja district has become a popular cultural district of Tallinn
where people enjoy their free time. Kalarand has played a big role in it. Both Kalarand and
Kalasadam (Fish market) have been a car-free city space for over twenty years, where people
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