Pardubice have had principles for cooperation with investors developed

Pardubice - Pardubice have had guidelines drafted for cooperation with investors. These should support quality construction in the city, unify procedures within the office, assist in collaboration on public infrastructure and civic amenities, and expedite project preparation and construction. The guidelines will be discussed by Pardubice city councilors this month, stated Iveta Koubková from the mayor's office in a press release.

The document will serve as a basis for discussions about the location of investment intentions and will enable the establishment of transparent and non-discriminatory conditions. "The guidelines will function as a conceptual tool that will help the city hall improve communication with developers planning construction in the city area. There should also be coordination in the preparation of investment intentions between the city and specific investors in line with the planned development of the city and its districts, considering the necessity of ensuring new infrastructure or modifying the existing one," said Jan Nadrchal (ANO), the deputy mayor responsible for development and city strategy.

The new rules should also accelerate construction since the city and affected parties will be involved in projects from the preparation phase. This will allow for any uncertainties to be resolved during the planning stage, preventing potential issues that may arise during construction or after its completion, especially regarding connections to public transport and technical infrastructure. The city's requirements will primarily arise from the current zoning plan of Pardubice and will only modify conditions resulting from the independent actions of the city and its districts. They will not interfere with decisions in administrative proceedings or similar processes.

With the guidelines, the city aims to protect public interest and ensure necessary infrastructure for larger constructions so that, for example, new residential buildings are accompanied by kindergartens and schools, or to prevent excessive traffic congestion. "Civic amenities and necessary infrastructure will serve both existing and new residents of the city as well as users of these projects," stated Jakub Rychtecký (ČSSD), the deputy mayor responsible for education and social policy. The document will include a general contract template and establish fair financial or non-monetary contributions from investors for the increased costs that the city would incur for developing public infrastructure.

Cooperation guidelines between municipalities and investors are already in place in several Czech cities, for example in Mnichovo Hradiště, Tábor, Český Brod, and some parts of Prague, and they have also been approved in Jihlava and Brno. The final form will be decided by the city council. The city hall anticipates a possible update of the guidelines that could arise from practical experience in the upcoming months.