Prague plans greener courtyards at Kampus Hybernská

Kampus Hybernská in Prague city centre is set to become greener and more climate resilient. With an investment of around CZK 29 million, the city plans to introduce new green spaces, rainwater storage and green walls, among other improvements.

The courtyard of Kampus Hybernská in central Prague is to undergo extensive modernisation and become significantly greener. Prague City Council has approved the preparation of a public tender for the first phase of the blue-green infrastructure project.

Plans include the construction of a rainwater retention and storage tank, the renewal of sewer connections and the redesign of the outdoor areas. Green walls, raised planting beds and tree planters are also to be installed.

Visualization: Jana Komrsková | Facebook

With the project, the city aims to better adapt the site to the effects of climate change. Additional green spaces and more efficient use of rainwater are expected to help cool overheated areas and improve the local microclimate.

“Green spaces and effective rainwater management help cool overheated places and create a healthier environment for residents,” said Prague Deputy Mayor for the Environment and Climate Protection Jana Komrsková. Kampus Hybernská is a good example of how blue-green infrastructure can be implemented in densely built-up urban areas.

Visualization: Jana Komrsková | Facebook

According to the city, the public space is intended to serve people, nature and education alike in the future. The project demonstrates how similar solutions can contribute to a higher quality of life in Prague, Komrsková said.

In addition to the new rainwater infrastructure, the existing sewerage system and rainwater drainage pipes will be renewed. The plans also include the replacement and refurbishment of existing sewer pipes, as well as new surface finishes.

The concept combines so-called blue infrastructure, such as retention tanks and rainwater harvesting, with green elements including living walls, planted areas and trees. This is intended to increase biodiversity, reduce the effects of urban heat islands and better mitigate the potential impact of heavy rainfall.

Visualization: Jana Komrsková | Facebook

The city expects the project to cost around CZK 29 million. Construction work is expected to take approximately 15 months following the handover of the site to the contractor.

The building complex at Hybernská 4 in Prague 1 is jointly operated by the City of Prague and the Kampus Hybernská Institute, which was founded by the city and Charles University. The site regularly hosts cultural, creative and community events, including concerts, theatre performances, readings, exhibitions and festivals.



Kampus Hybernská
Hybernská 998/4, 110 00 Praha 1
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