On Monday, representatives of Prague and Czech Railways signed a purchase agreement for the Žižkov freight station and surrounding land, paving the way for the creation of a new district.

The purchase, valued at 1.43 billion crowns, was approved last week by Prague councillors and city representatives.

The planned district will include a new tram line, Olšanská-Habrová, and is expected to provide housing for almost 20,000 people. The project also incorporates key civic amenities such as schools, kindergartens, and parks.

Deputy Mayor for Spatial Development Petr Hlaváček (STAN) highlighted that this is Prague’s second-largest brownfield site, spanning an area roughly three times the size of the development zone around the Smíchov railway station.

Construction on the site is already underway, with further work set to begin following an expected change to the zoning plan at the start of next year.

Several developers, including Central Group, Sekyra Group, Finep, and Penta, are involved in the area’s redevelopment.

The functionalist freight station building, dating back to 1936, is set to be transformed into a social and cultural centre that will include a campus.

Hlaváček emphasized the building’s significance, noting that it is the longest structure in the city, with a length equivalent to about half of Wenceslas Square.

 

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