The revitalization of the lower part of Prague’s Wenceslas Square will begin next spring, and Prague City Hall has selected winner of the public contract for the work. The upper part, near the National Museum, will be done separately.
City Hall said that Praguers can look forward to a brand new and modern public space, which will include, in addition to a venue for cultural events, new alleys and sidewalks. Part of the revitalization will be, among other things, construction readiness for possible future location of the tram line. Work in the lower part of Wenceslas Square should be completed by the end of 2021. Work on the upper part could begin in 2022, and will include new tram tracks.
“I am glad that we fulfill another important promise given to voters, namely the revitalization of Wenceslas Square. Finally, ‘Václavák’ will begin to serve his original function, as a square without unnecessary barriers and open more to people,” Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates) said in a press release.
The renovation plan includes water sprinklers, more trees and recharging stations for electric vehicles. The area will get a new look with wider sidewalks to be more inviting to the public. Pedestrian space will expand considerably, with a loss of dozens of parking spaces, leaving only space for sixteen cars. Asphalt will be replaced by granite pavement and another row of trees.
“I am glad that we fulfill another important promise given to voters, namely the revitalization of Wenceslas Square. Finally, ‘Václavák’ will begin to serve his original function, as a square without unnecessary barriers and open more to people,” Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib (Pirates) said in a press release.
The renovation plan includes water sprinklers, more trees and recharging stations for electric vehicles. The area will get a new look with wider sidewalks to be more inviting to the public. Pedestrian space will expand considerably, with a loss of dozens of parking spaces, leaving only space for sixteen cars. Asphalt will be replaced by granite pavement and another row of trees.
