Abstract
Valga is a small shrinking town in South Estonia. The study focuses on the possibilities of solving the problems connected with apartment houses by using the disposition of apartments and improving energy efficiency to meet the contemporary standards of living space and getting buildings in public possession.
Highlights
Valga is a small shrinking town in South Estonia on the border of Latvia
There are 358 apartment buildings in Valga and 146 of them have wooden constructions. 22 wooden apartment buildings lie within the heritage conservation area (Fig. 1)
The result is the domination of low-quality living premises
Summary
Valga is a small shrinking town in South Estonia on the border of Latvia. Valga has lost 33% of its population since 1981 and 28% of the town territory is underused or abandoned.There are 358 apartment buildings in Valga and 146 of them have wooden constructions. 22 wooden apartment buildings lie within the heritage conservation area (Fig. 1). Valga is a small shrinking town in South Estonia on the border of Latvia. Valga has lost 33% of its population since 1981 and 28% of the town territory is underused or abandoned. There are 358 apartment buildings in Valga and 146 of them have wooden constructions. 22 wooden apartment buildings lie within the heritage conservation area (Fig. 1). 2019/2/25 ment buildings have small apartments without bathrooms and with shared toilets in unheated areas. A large share of unused residential and business properties results in a fall in real estate prices. In 2017, the average price of a flat was less than 150 euros per square meter. A low price prevents owners from selling their properties and investment in housing is not lucrative for private sector. The result is the domination of low-quality living premises
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