Zoning plan change for Žižkov freight station site approved

Prague city councillors have approved a modification of the zoning plan that will enable large-scale development on the land surrounding the former Žižkov freight station. Alongside the zoning change, the city also signed agreements with developers who will contribute financially and through land transfers to support the development of public infrastructure. This represents the largest zoning adjustment in Prague to date, paving the way for residential construction that could accommodate approximately 20,000 residents. Around 95% of the site will be designated for housing.

Deputy Mayor Petr Hlaváček stated that the new district will include both commercial and municipal apartments. City-owned plots are expected to support the development of approximately 150 apartments, with additional land, once property arrangements are finalized, providing space for a further 200 apartments.

Construction near the railway station, where no zoning plan change was required, is already underway by developer Central Group. The company will contribute CZK 441 million to the city, including funds for a kindergarten, a park, and land transfers. Sekyra Group has agreed to provide CZK 624 million, with CZK 411 million in cash and the remainder in land value. Penta has pledged CZK 122.5 million, partly in cash and partly in investments such as park developments. My Park will contribute CZK 10.4 million.

The new district will include five kindergartens designed for approximately 650 children and two primary schools with a combined capacity of 1,350 pupils. In addition, the city finalized an agreement last year with Czech Railways to purchase the historic freight station building. Plans for the site include extending the building to house school facilities, apartments, shops, and spaces for cultural activities.

Source: CTK