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Building work at Nové Lauby has begun
The Nové Lauby residential complex has become a synonym for the transformation that Ostrava’s city center will undergo in the …
The hidden potential of Ostrava’s brownfields
Brownfields are unused areas of land or buildings that represent a huge reservoir of unharnessed potential. In Western Europe, brownfields first …
Ostrava’s new trams will be built in the city
The new Škoda ForCity Smart trams that will carry passengers around Ostrava will be built by the city’s Škoda Ekova …
Ostrava’s Technical University has a new lab complex
The tech sector (including IT, mathematics, the automotive industry, and electronics) is one of the best-paid sectors in the labor …
A new residential quarter will be created between Poruba and Svinov
On 18 August 2021, Ostrava’s Municipal Studio for Urban Planning and Architecture (MAPPA) ceremonially unveiled an urban planning study focusing on a site …
Interest in private apartment rentals is growing
According to a report published in July by the consultants, Colliers in conjunction with the legal firms Kinstellar and Greenberg Traurig, interest in private apartment …
Poklad cultural centre finally reopens
The Poklad Cultural Centre is a symbol of Poruba (Ostrava’s second most populous municipal district), and after a lengthy reconstruction, it is …
Ostrava has begun its search for an investment partner for the skyscraper designed by Eva Jiříčná
The high-rise block in Ostrčilova Street known locally by its nickname “the skyscraper” has stood empty since 2013 due to technical problems. …
International POTEnT project brings new know-how and experience
The concept of community energy is still not well-known in the Czech Republic, yet it is one of the more …
Ostrava’s public transport fleet has been fully eco-friendly since April this year
Since this April, Ostrava’s public transport system has operated without any diesel-powered vehicles. Ostrava is the first large Czech city …
The Com.Unity.Lab project encourages neighbours to join forces in community projects
Thanks to the international URBACT programme, Ostrava has been able to join a network for sharing experience among partner cities. …
Ostrava’s smart metering system is an inspiration for cities here and abroad
Two partners in the POTEnT project, the Tartu Regional Energy Agency (TREA) from Estonia and the City of Ostrava, are …
Ostrava is a top city for business
Ostrava has recently been ranked as one of the Czech Republic’s top business cities in the largest national survey of …
Building work can now begin for the Nové Lauby Residence
More than four years after launching the preparatory phase for the Nové Lauby residential complex, Ostrava’s City Assembly has approved …
Reconstruction project for high-rise Ostrava landmark brings a fresh new concept
The renowned AI – DESIGN studio, headed by the architects Eva Jiřičná and Petr Vágner, has completed a detailed proposal …
Ostrava is again helping small businesses overcome the COVID crisis
Similarly to last year, the City of Ostrava is now offering a one-off payment to help businesses overcome the difficulties …
Quality of Life: Ostrava Success in the international ranking
Ostrava ranks among the European cities with the most visible improvement in quality of life The European Commission (EC) recently …
Ostrava seeks an investment partner for the Nové Lauby development
We are seeking an investment partner for the project to build the Nové Lauby residential complex in Ostrava’s historic city …
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Financial donations of up to 100 000 CZK are available to applicants who run a business in Ostrava (or who have …
Ostrava is part of an international project focusing on modern urban ENERGY transformation
A new international project called POTEnT featuring 8 European cities and energy agencies aims to share experience and offer a …
“The winning entry is an amazing work of architecture.” A New York studio has won the competition to design Ostrava’s new concert hall.
In August of last year, the City of Ostrava launched one of the most important architectural competitions in its history …
Ostrava will host a new green lab!
Ostrava is set to receive over 50 million CZK of EU funding for a project to improve air quality in …
Six top architectural studios to participate in the competition for the concert hall
The participants of one of the most important architectural competitions in the city’s history, the competition for the new Ostrava …
The university facility for Ostrava worth a billion CZK
The University of Ostrava managed to obtain European funding for the construction of a new university facility at Černá louka …
New car parks to relieve the centre of Ostrava
Hundreds of new parking spaces will be built near the City Centre. In the wider centre, there will be traffic …
National Agricultural Museum in Ostrava
Lower Vítkovice has recently started renovating two halls which will be the new home of the Ostrava branch of the …
The Ostrava teardrop: an attractive site in the heart of the city is being offered for sale
The Karolina area – directly adjacent to Ostrava’s historic city centre and now the location of a brand-new modern quarter …
Ostrava hosted the international conference “Climate Change Adaptation of Cities”
The Gong Multifunctional Hall in Lower Vitkovice hosted an international conference on the adaptation of cities to climate change. Representatives of …
The abattoir will be finalised by a Polish architect
The City Council has approved the public order related to the architectonic study and the project documentation for the reconstruction …
Ostrava has electric buses with ultrafast charging
The Ostrava Transport Company is the first in the Czech Republic to have commissioned two electric buses with “opportunity charging” …
