City-creating solution for the area around the so-called 'throat' in Přerov
Announcement of an urban planning competition for the design
The area around the cut-through is waiting for proposals from architects. They can visit places that are not normally accessible.
A new road bypass, which will cross the area of Komenského, Havlíčkova, Čechova, Kramářova, and Husova streets, awaits its urban planning solution. The city council announced a competition on Thursday, July 13, to show what the area around the four-lane road will look like. “Urban planners and architects who want to participate in the competition have the opportunity to view the site on Thursday, July 27. The meeting point is at half past ten in front of the house at Škodova 11. Those who miss the tour can come to the same location again on Thursday, September 14. We will also visit areas that are not publicly accessible,” stated Pavel Gala from the Přerov city council.
The area around the so-called cut-through is presented as a residential and industrial brownfield, bordered by the brewery site and other developments. “The area under consideration encompasses approximately 16 hectares, which is roughly the same size as today's city center. Since the cut-through will significantly impact the entire urban structure, it is necessary to carefully address the area. The planned transportation construction will provide access to the area from directions other than those available today,” said city councilor Jan Horký. He notes that architects should establish clear rules for future development in the new pre-station district, thereby giving the area a new face.
Officials from the city's conception and development department have prepared the competition conditions, which will be officially announced in mid-July and will conclude on November 7. A total of 425,000 crowns has been allocated from the city budget for prizes and rewards for the participants. “The proposals will be assessed anonymously by a jury composed of experts and city representatives. The third proposal will receive 60,000, the second 100,000, and the first prize will be awarded 175,000 crowns,” clarified councilor Horký. He himself is curious to see how the experts will tackle the area, what they will propose, and what ideas they will come up with. “Such an extensive area really offers a vast number of solutions. It is essential to design new streets or squares, but there could also be a park, sports facilities, living spaces, and shops – almost anything,” outlined councilor Horký, who is a professional architect.
The construction of the internal bypass through the city has been planned for two decades. It has its supporters who are convinced it will relieve the city's traffic – but also opponents who consider the construction unnecessary. In any case, the Directorate of Roads and Highways, which is set to start the construction next year, has already had funds allocated for this project for two years, a valid zoning decision, and secured the purchase of most of the necessary lands or properties, which will undergo demolition in a few months.
“We expect the cut-through to calm traffic primarily in Komenského and Husova streets. The bypass will start with a grade-separated intersection at the underpass in Předmostí, then connect to Polní Street, which will be widened to four lanes. Subsequently, it will lead through the intersection of Polní, Tržní, and Dluhonská streets, then it will cross the Legií Bridge, go through the former Juta site, around the bus station – all the way to the bakery on Generála Štefánika street,” described Pavel Košutek, the deputy mayor of Přerov. The construction will be funded from the state budget through the State Fund for Transport Infrastructure, with 147 million crowns allocated for it.
Competition conditions can be downloaded HERE.
A new road bypass, which will cross the area of Komenského, Havlíčkova, Čechova, Kramářova, and Husova streets, awaits its urban planning solution. The city council announced a competition on Thursday, July 13, to show what the area around the four-lane road will look like. “Urban planners and architects who want to participate in the competition have the opportunity to view the site on Thursday, July 27. The meeting point is at half past ten in front of the house at Škodova 11. Those who miss the tour can come to the same location again on Thursday, September 14. We will also visit areas that are not publicly accessible,” stated Pavel Gala from the Přerov city council.
The area around the so-called cut-through is presented as a residential and industrial brownfield, bordered by the brewery site and other developments. “The area under consideration encompasses approximately 16 hectares, which is roughly the same size as today's city center. Since the cut-through will significantly impact the entire urban structure, it is necessary to carefully address the area. The planned transportation construction will provide access to the area from directions other than those available today,” said city councilor Jan Horký. He notes that architects should establish clear rules for future development in the new pre-station district, thereby giving the area a new face.
Officials from the city's conception and development department have prepared the competition conditions, which will be officially announced in mid-July and will conclude on November 7. A total of 425,000 crowns has been allocated from the city budget for prizes and rewards for the participants. “The proposals will be assessed anonymously by a jury composed of experts and city representatives. The third proposal will receive 60,000, the second 100,000, and the first prize will be awarded 175,000 crowns,” clarified councilor Horký. He himself is curious to see how the experts will tackle the area, what they will propose, and what ideas they will come up with. “Such an extensive area really offers a vast number of solutions. It is essential to design new streets or squares, but there could also be a park, sports facilities, living spaces, and shops – almost anything,” outlined councilor Horký, who is a professional architect.
The construction of the internal bypass through the city has been planned for two decades. It has its supporters who are convinced it will relieve the city's traffic – but also opponents who consider the construction unnecessary. In any case, the Directorate of Roads and Highways, which is set to start the construction next year, has already had funds allocated for this project for two years, a valid zoning decision, and secured the purchase of most of the necessary lands or properties, which will undergo demolition in a few months.
“We expect the cut-through to calm traffic primarily in Komenského and Husova streets. The bypass will start with a grade-separated intersection at the underpass in Předmostí, then connect to Polní Street, which will be widened to four lanes. Subsequently, it will lead through the intersection of Polní, Tržní, and Dluhonská streets, then it will cross the Legií Bridge, go through the former Juta site, around the bus station – all the way to the bakery on Generála Štefánika street,” described Pavel Košutek, the deputy mayor of Přerov. The construction will be funded from the state budget through the State Fund for Transport Infrastructure, with 147 million crowns allocated for it.
Competition conditions can be downloaded HERE.
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