Prague has taken another step towards transforming public space under the Negrelli Viaduct
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December 2, 2021 • 00:00
“The city-owned company Trade center Praha has recently managed and commercialized the reconstructed Prague embankments and has the best prerequisites and experience with a project of a similar type. I believe that as we have succeeded in revitalizing, cultivating and floodplain space, together with TCP we will be at least as successful in the public use of an equally public project. Negrelli’s viaduct, “ Jan Chabr, Councilor for Property, explains the decision of the City Council.
The longest railway bridge in the country has undergone a demanding comprehensive reconstruction and public spaces in suitable curves viaduct a transformation is awaiting within the project “Opportunity for a creative city”, which the management of the metropolis approved two years ago. It should be a balanced mix of commercial and non-commercial use of public space. Clubs for seniors, bistros or interesting start-ups. The Karlín Music Theater has already shown interest in three arches. The pilot project in arch number 036 in Karlín near Sokolovská Street has primarily a technical reason. The effect of space glazing and other parameters will be investigated.
“Karlín has undergone a huge transformation since the devastating floods in 2002, which we are still working on. Next year will be exactly 20 years since the living disaster, and I consider it a bit symbolic that the pilot viaduct stands in the place where the water struck next to the Lesser Town perhaps the strongest. Of course, the City District of Prague 8 supports and will support a beautiful project for the use of public space on its territory, “ says Prague 8 councilor Tomáš Hřebík.
Of the 74 preserved ones, 45 arches await transformation and new use, which for many years served as parking lots and warehouses. If there are no complications, Roasters should start using the new public spaces next year.