Dominican Square in Brno will be another area with a fountain

Brno - Dominikánské náměstí in the center of Brno is another space where the city leadership would like to have a fountain. The city councilors approved an architectural competition for its design. The object, which they envision as a fountain, will be located directly in front of the New Town Hall, Mayor Roman Onderka told ČTK.
    "It used to be a Fish Market, so the fountain could also express this idea," said the mayor about Dominikánské náměstí. The design must consider that the city will invest a maximum of 4.3 million crowns in the construction of the fountain. Artists' proposals will be evaluated by a commission in October.
    The square is set to change completely. In a few years, a flower market should be established in the lower part. Almost all parking spaces will also disappear from the area. Only four parking spots for diplomats or government members will remain near the town hall. On the side where the Jalta house is located, restaurant patios should extend into the square.
    According to Onderka, the city will likely abandon the idea of moving officials into the Jalta building, which the city acquired through a controversial exchange in the previous election period. This was intended by the previous leadership of Brno. When the building is sold, the developer will renovate it and create apartments inside, which the councilors believe will bring more life to the square and the New Town Hall.
    Dominikánské náměstí is another space in the center of Brno that is changing its appearance. The city has previously renovated Náměstí Svobody, Jakubské náměstí, and is preparing the reconstruction of Moravské náměstí and Zelného trhu. A water feature is set to appear in all of the squares. There is already a well at Jakubské náměstí, and at Náměstí Svobody, there is a fountain with verses from Jan Skácel.