The modern Doubravka lookout tower in a neglected area: Prague 14 wants to turn Čihadla into a nature park
Unique lookout tower Doubravka, which is the work of a symbiosis of steel and acacia wood, is undoubtedly the newest breath of Prague 14 and the capital. Not so, its surrounding lands, on which grass and various bushes overgrow, in addition to which there are dusty or muddy trails, depending on the weather. Prague 14 intends to address the appearance of the site.
Complex property hinders the cultivation of the surroundings
Prague 14 is worth making the lookout tower an attractive attraction for visitors from near and far. Its intention is to create a nature park in Horka today ‘s “wilderness”. However, this intention has some problems.
Tax grounds they are divided between the capital, Prague 14 and private owners. The construction area of the lookout tower also falls under the capital and is only lent to Prague 14 for the time being. It is the ownership of the land that represents a certain problem in the future form of the site.
A unique Doubravka lookout tower was built in Prague 14, near the Rajská zahrada metro station. The first lookout tower in Prague after 25 years. David Winter, David Malík
“West of the new Doubravka lookout tower, there are, with one exception, on the Čihadel plateau private land, in addition to maintained as fertile ground, ”Explains the municipality’s spokesman Tadeáš Provazník. “The only land in the city is partially forested, but it is legally complied with here protection zone for power lines as well as optical cables, therefore the land is not forested in its entirety. “
A new nature park in the east of Prague?
“Doubravka is the first step towards future transformation of Čihadel, part of it is Horka, in the nature park, “explained the spokesperson of Prague 14 Veronika Berná. “It is currently being prepared concept, in which parts of the city it cooperates with the University of Physical Education and Sports Palestra, “he adds. The university undoubtedly has a favorable relationship with the local area, because it is nearby.
“The city district is also gradually planning complete roads, places for sports, recreation and relaxation, of course with respect to the surrounding beautiful nature, “the spokesman explains. “They are already in place wooden benches, tables, toilets, ”Berná calculates. “The place will be regularly maintained, grass will be cut here and he will come here regularly as well mobile snack stand. ”
The immediate vicinity of the lookout tower does not attract the well-maintained nature.
Author: Hut architecture