Prague supported the preservation of the community garden settlement Jenerálka

Prague - Today, Prague City Councilors supported the preservation of the Jenerálka settlement in Prague 6 for gardeners. They approved that the city should attempt to acquire the land for its exclusive ownership. Parts of the colony are threatened with disappearance because a private co-owner of the land is striving to terminate the gardening activities at this site.

The company Manalisten, which holds the majority share, does not want gardeners on the land. In October 2016, it filed a lawsuit seeking to acquire the city’s stake into its ownership. However, Prague also has the same demand, wanting to obtain the land for its ownership. The court has been dealing with the dispute for some time.

"In addition to undeniable qualities, such as the preservation of greenery and water retention in the landscape, garden colonies create space for local communities accessible to people of various ages and social backgrounds," said Deputy Mayor Petra Kolínská (SZ/Trojkoalice).

The Jenerálka settlement is located above the Šárecké valley in the protected area of the nature park and the quiet area of Šárka - Lysolaje. It has been functioning since 1965. It is among the best-maintained gardening colonies in Prague.

As early as 2014, Prague 6 sought to purchase part of the Jenerálka land from private owners. The reason was an effort to protect the area from attempts to develop the site. However, the municipal district did not agree with the owners due to the conditions for the sale.