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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 …
What should happen to the area between Karolina and Lower Vítkovice? Come and see a debate at the Gong!
At 6 p.m. on 15 June, the Gong auditorium in Lower Vítkovice will host a debate featuring architects (Josef Pleskot, Roman Koucký, …
VISITORS TO OSTRAVA’S ZOO WILL BE ABLE TO USE A NEW PARKING GARAGE FROM NEXT YEAR
Visitor numbers at Ostrava’s zoo and botanical park continue to grow, and this brings problems with parking. Especially at weekends, the …
Major revitalization of public space planned for Ostrava-Zábřeh
One of Ostrava’s most striking modern buildings is the Church of the Holy Spirit in Zábřeh. The City is keen to …
City offers and attractive site for residental development at Středoškolská st.
At its session on Wednesday 23 March, Ostrava’s City Assembly approved plans to sell land in the Ostrava-Jih municipal district for a …
It’s all about quality of life (even the architecture competitions!)
The interview with the MayorTomáš Macura. It was done by Robert McLean – the publisher of The Prime magazine at …
Revitalized historic slaughterhouse will be open for public viewing from mid-May
From the 16th of May to the 10th of June will be possible for members of the public to take …
Ostrava and the Moravian-Silesian region have again showcased their opportunities at the prestigious investemet event MIPIM
After a three-year gap caused by the pandemic, the City of Ostrava and the Moravian-Silesian Region once again participated in …
CLAIRO conference: Livable and climate resilient European cities
We are delighted to invite you to the online CLAIRO conference: Livable and climate resilient European cities. The conference is …
Investor plans to build the “Sitte Palace” – a new polyfunctional building in Přívoz
The City of Ostrava has received an offer from an investor and is now launching negotiations on a potential contract …
