Prague 8 has an analysis of the Invalidovna housing estate, based on which it will negotiate development

Prague - The municipality of Prague 8 has commissioned an analysis of the Invalidovna housing estate, based on which it now wants to negotiate with residents about the future and development of the estate. The Czech Press Agency was informed of this today by the deputy mayor of the district, Tomáš Hřebík (STAN). The document describes the history of the area, its morphology, urban planning, and ownership relationships. The Invalidovna housing estate is located on the eastern edge of Karlín and was built between 1959 and 1967.

"I consider the Invalidovna housing estate to be an urbanistically and architecturally valuable location. To prevent attempts at excessive densification of the estate and to set a course for the development of the entire area that will primarily satisfy local residents, we commissioned the preparation of a study last year. This initiated an open dialogue with citizens, landowners, and developers," stated Hřebík.

According to the deputy mayor, the study coordinates investment intentions and respects the requirements for development, fulfilling the potential of the area with regard to the significant diversity of the characteristics of the addressed locality. For the municipality and the residents of the estate, it is crucial for the future development of the housing estate to supplement the missing civic amenities, such as shops and services, the development and improvement of public spaces, including sports facilities, as well as the permeability of the area.

Several development projects already exist for the extensive area of Invalidovna. Construction is proposed for the part that falls within the Čechie Karlín complex, with investors planning buildings on U Sluncové street along the railway line, and the National Theatre also intends to build workshops there.