Prague 6 Plans Long-Term Future for Veleslavín Chateau

A long-term usage concept is to be developed for Veleslavín Chateau. The focus will be on the future cultural, social and economically sustainable development of the listed site.

The Prague 6 district is pushing ahead with efforts to save and revitalise Veleslavín Chateau. A new development study is intended to determine how the listed site can be used sustainably for cultural, social and economic purposes in the future.

After the Prague City Assembly unanimously approved the purchase of the chateau from the Czech state, preparations for the future use of the site are now beginning. Once the purchase has been completed, the site is expected to be transferred to the administration of Prague 6.

Over the next nine months, realistic usage scenarios, an economic and legal assessment and a long-term operating model are to be developed. In addition to experts, local residents, civil society organisations and initiatives already active at the chateau are to be involved in the planning process.

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Cultural, Community and Service Centre Planned

Veleslavín Chateau, together with its park and several historic buildings, is one of the district’s most important public infrastructure development projects, according to Prague 6. The aim is to transform the site into a cultural, social and community centre. At the same time, social, healthcare and educational services are also to be established there.

Private Partners Could Renovate Buildings

To ensure that the district does not have to cover all renovation and operating costs alone, the involvement of private investors is being considered. However, the historic main building is to remain permanently under public administration and be used for cultural and community activities.

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Residents to Be Involved in the Planning

Public participation is an important part of the nine-month planning process. Meetings with local residents and questionnaires on the cultural and recreational use of the site are among the measures planned.

Particular attention is being paid to the chateau park. According to the district’s requirements and the study, it must remain permanently accessible to the public.

The completed concept is intended to serve as the basis for managing the site, holding talks with potential partners and officially transferring the chateau to Prague 6. This depends on the City of Prague completing the formal purchase from the Czech state.