Seven teams will be designing a brand-new district of Ostrava!

The “Žofinka” architectural and urban planning competition, which will breathe new life into the area between Nová Karolina and Lower …

The new Faculty of Economics building at Ostrava’s VSB Technical University is open

On Monday 16 September, the faculty will launch the new academic year at its state-of-the-art new home. The faculty was …

Nové Lauby apartment complex has now been officially opened

The long-awaited NOVÉ LAUBY apartment complex has now been officially opened. It offers comfortable modern living in the heart of …

Ostrava is one of the greenest Czech cities

Ostrava is one of the greenest Czech cities. Although woodland makes up just 12% of the city’s total area, Ostrava …

A crucial step on the way to a Concert Hall for Ostrava

The construction of the new concert hall, which combines the reconstruction of the heritage-protected House of Culture of the city …

Reconstruction of the skyscraper in Ostrčilo can begin

Another significant milestone in Ostrava’s architecture is the rescue of the iconic “skyscraper” on Ostrčilova Street. The building will undergo …

Ostrava’s slaughterhouse conversion is ranked one of Europe’s most interesting architectural projects

The conversion of Ostrava’s 19th-century slaughterhouse to become the home of the PLATO contemporary art gallery has been ranked among …

Main themes of Ostrava’s new strategic plan

Ostrava has a new strategic plan. It has selected key topics to focus on and develop in the coming years …

The Dubina terminal will have new greenery

The Dubina terminal will undergo a significant transformation. The new greenery, the planting of which started in September, will contribute …

The latest project at Ostrava Zoo is now complete, with new enclosures for macaques and gibbons

Ostrava’s Zoo and Botanical Park has recently opened two new facilities for rare primates and other animals. The macaques and gibbons have …

Ostrava’s concert hall project enters its next phase

The City of Ostrava has announced a public tender for the contractor to carry out building work in the first phase …

Revitalized historic slaughterhouse will be open for public viewing permanently

The ceremonial opening of the new PLATO gallery and the opening of the first exhibition will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 …

Preparations for the cathedral parking garage have entered their next phase

The preparations for the new parking garage to be built next to Ostrava’s cathedral have now entered their next phase. Currently …

Masná Street is set to undergo a complete redevelopment

A complete transformation awaits Masná Street in Ostrava’s city centre, close to the historic former slaughterhouse that has now been …

What are the City’s plans for the space outside Ostrava’s main station?

Ostrava’s main railway station is a major rail transport hub, and its importance is set to grow even further with the …

Ostrava University’s new City Campus will welcome its first students in September

The University of Ostrava’s new multifunctional campus has been built at Černá Louka (Black Meadow) in the city centre, and it is …

A new boulevard with a tram line will link the city centre and Lower Vítkovice

The “mile-long boulevard” will lead from Pavilion A at the Black Meadow (Černá Louka) exhibition centre to Lower Vítkovice. Measuring precisely …

The City’s MAPPA studio coordinates Ostrava’s urban and architectural development

Ostrava’s Municipal Studio for Urban Planning and Architecture (known by its Czech abbreviation MAPPA) was set up to coordinate architecture …

City Assembly gives green light to the “Sitte Palace” development by approving the sale of land on Macharova St.

Ostrava’s City Assembly has approved the sale of land between Macharova St. and Nádražní St. to the developer NIRA Projekt Omega s.r.o. …

Ostrava is seeking an operator for its bikesharing scheme for the next two years

The City of Ostrava is announcing a tender for the operator of its bikesharing system for 2023 and 2024. Interested …

A new boulevard with a tram line will link the city centre and Lower Vítkovice

The “mile-long boulevard” will lead from Pavilion A at the Black Meadow (Černá Louka) exhibition centre to Lower Vítkovice. Measuring …

The City’s MAPPA studio coordinates Ostrava’s urban and architectural development

Ostrava’s Municipal Studio for Urban Planning and Architecture (known by its Czech abbreviation MAPPA) was set up to coordinate architecture …

City Assembly gives green light to the “Sitte Palace” development by approving the sale of land on Macharova St.

Ostrava’s City Assembly has approved the sale of land between Macharova St. and Nádražní St. to the developer NIRA Projekt …

A NEW QUARTER WILL BE BUILT BETWEEN OSTRAVA CITY CENTRE AND VÍTKOVICE

A new city quarter for 12,000 people is set to be built in Ostrava, including a nature park, direct access …

OSTRAVA’S “SKYSCRAPER” WILL UNDERGO A COMPLETE RECONSTRUCTION

The City Assembly has decided to sign a contract with the investor First Skyscraper s.r.o., which will carry out a complete …

Dr. E. Beneš Square could become the site of a new apartment block

For many years, the revitalization of Dr. E. Beneš Square (Náměstí Dr. E. Beneše) has been a key focus of the …

Reconstructed historic slaughterhouse set to open for first visitors

The opening ceremony of Ostrava’s newly reconstructed former city slaughterhouse took place in the third week of May. It was one …

THE FIRST THREE COMPANIES ARE SET TO MOVE INTO THE NEW HRUŠOV LOGISTICS PARK

The developer GLP, a specialist in logistics facilities and distribution parks, has already leased all the premises created in Phase …

OSTRAVA HAS AGAIN BEEN RANKED THE BEST PLACE IN THE REGION TO DO BUSINESS

Ostrava has successfully defended its position in the national comparative survey “Cities for Business”. The survey brings an annual evaluation of …

OSTRAVA WILL HAVE THE LARGEST FLEET OF ELECTRIC BUSES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

From May, Ostrava’s public transport corporation (DPO) will be gradually introducing 24 new electric buses featuring the OppCharge fast charging system. New charging infrastructure for …