Chabr (TOP 09): Prague wants to get Vrchlický sady in front of the main railway station into its administration
09.01.2022 20:26 | Press Release
Rada hl. m of Prague in December discussed the withdrawal of land in Vrchlického sady in Nové Město from the entrusted administration of the Prague 1 district.
Description: Jan Chabr
The capital wants to address its long-term plan to renovate the entire area in a coordinated manner, especially the construction of a new tram line that will bring public transport to the main station. As compensation, the Prague councilors also agreed to entrust the land in the Old Town, which forms the Havel Market Square, to the administration of Prague 1. Both changes should be approved at the January meeting of the City Council. m of Prague.
“Since last year, the capital has been preparing the necessary steps to acquire Vrchlický sady into its administration, which are located near the main railway station. Currently, the local lands are entrusted to the city district of Prague 1. The reason is the capital’s interest in a coordinated solution for the revitalization of this area, including the implementation of a new tram line between the Muzeum and Bolzanov stops, “says Jan Chabr, councilor for property management.
The confiscation will also include a bronze monument called Sbratření, which will be transferred to the administration of Galerie hl. m of Prague. On the contrary, the local fenced playground will remain in the entrusted administration of the city district.
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As compensation, the capital will, at the request of the Prague 1 district, start the process of entrusting land in the Havel Market Square in the Old Town to the administration of Prague 1. In addition to the market itself, there is surrounding greenery with a walking and parking area. However, this will only happen on the condition that Prague 1 will not be entitled to transfer these lands or parts thereof to another or legal entity, and the city district will also be obliged to maintain the existing use of the area where the marketplace has been operating for a long time.
The plan to take away and entrust the above-mentioned lands was approved last autumn by the Property Commission of the City Council. m of Prague.
“Vrchlického sady is a very pain of Prague, so of course we welcome the conclusion of an agreement with the management of the capital, which revitalizes this area so that it can be used as a safe leisure zone. At the same time, Prague 1 will acquire land in its area in the Havel Market Square in the Old Town, which together with our upcoming projects should contribute to its greater attractiveness for local residents. This includes the future shape of the local markets, “adds Petr Hejma, mayor of Prague 1.
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author: PV