Žižkov tunnel: Prague 3 announces an art competition
They will be during the reconstruction the retaining walls, into which the tunnels on the Žižkov side open. This will create more space for artwork. “The space deserves a high-quality and refined artistic solution, which, with its concept, will contribute to creating a relationship between the residents and the place and thus prevent vandalism of the otherwise relatively exposed smooth walls,” reads the approved document.
Proposals according to the requirements of the town hall they were supposed to support the experience of coming out of the tunnel into the daylight or vice versa. It can resemble local history or typical elements of Žižkov. According to the document, the costs of implementing the proposal should not exceed 3.5 million crowns without VAT. The district wants to get the money from the Art for the City program, which the Prague municipality uses to support the placement of art installations in public spaces.
Tacho Square
The rectangular Tachovské Square is located at Koněvova and Husitská streets. Currently, it is unsightly and there is an unused building of former public exits standing on it. After the reconstruction, the building will disappear, seating will be added in the center of the square under six new mature trees, and living platforms will be created along the houses with the possibility of installing restaurant gardens. The entrance to the bike path will be barrier-free and the lawn will lead to the vineyard at the foot of Vítkovo.
Prague 3 also plans to improve other squares. The transformation of Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrady, which has been in preparation for more than 20 years, should begin in the near future, which is being carried out by the municipality according to the project of the Žižkov town hall. He is also preparing modifications to Vítkov hill. According to an earlier statement by the mayor of Prague 3, Jiří Ptáček (TOP 09), improvements to the upper part of Žižkova Square should also begin this year. The town hall also selected a study of the transformation of Jiřího z Lobkovice square in the competition, according to which I will prepare a modification project. In previous years, the city district has repaired, for example, Komenského or Kostnické náměstí.
The tunnel between Žižkov and Karlín.
Author: Martin Přibyl