Two new planning decisions have cleared the way for major construction projects in Prague 11 and Prague 13. The developments will provide new housing alongside public facilities and open spaces.
The City Council has approved two amendments to the land-use plan along with planning contracts for the Na Jelenách and Top Tower developments. Under the agreements, investors will contribute roughly 400 million crowns to the city and the respective districts, in both direct funding for public infrastructure and in-kind investments such as new facilities.
In Prague 11, the revised land-use plan clears the way for the creation of the Na Jelenách neighbourhood. Investors, together with the city and the district authority, have signed two planning contracts worth nearly 330 million crowns. The plans include an eight-class nursery, extensive cycle and pedestrian routes, a new town square with ground-floor shops, as well as sports facilities and playgrounds.
“After intensive and lengthy negotiations, we have managed to find a solution that is acceptable – and indeed beneficial – for all sides,” said Martin Sedeke, Mayor of Prague 11, referring to the Opatov Na Jelenách project by developer Finep.
In Prague 13, an ambitious scheme is also moving forward. The amendment to the land-use plan sets the framework for the Top Tower high-rise project. The investor has pledged contributions worth about 75.7 million crowns – including 30 million in cash for public infrastructure and 45.7 million towards the design of public spaces.
At 135 metres, the planned Top Tower could become the tallest building in the Czech Republic. District Mayor David Vodrážka sees it as a chance to enhance his area: “Prague 13 is a modern district. I am convinced that a high-rise by the Nové Butovice underground station will add value to the neighbourhood while also providing much-needed housing.”
