Prague and State Agree on Land Transfer in Letňany for Housing and Hospital Development

Prague and the state have reached an agreement on the transfer of extensive land near the Letňany metro station, paving the way for major housing construction and a new hospital. Finance Minister Zbyněk Stanjura and Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda, both from ODS, announced the deal following government approval earlier this week.

Under the plan, the state will transfer approximately 120,000 square metres of land to the city, while an additional 30,000 square metres will be made available for purchase. The land had previously been earmarked as a potential site for a government office complex during the last parliamentary term under former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, a plan the city opposed.

In exchange, Prague has committed to developing affordable housing, civic facilities and public infrastructure. The state will secure land near the metro station for the construction of a modern hospital, a project considered a key element of the agreement.

Deputy Mayor Alexandra Udzeniya (ODS) said the city envisions a new district providing homes for up to 50,000 people. “Prague urgently needs new housing, particularly affordable rental apartments – not only for young families or essential professions, but for all residents,” she said. The plan also includes schools, healthcare and social services, jobs, green spaces, and other amenities.

The Letňany area, currently a mix of state, municipal and private land, has already attracted interest from private developers such as PPF and Kaprain, who are planning projects near the existing airport. The Letňany metro station, opened in 2008 as the terminus of line C, lies outside current residential development but is expected to become a hub of the new district.

Minister Stanjura described the government’s decision as a crucial step forward. “This agreement provides the foundation for the state to build and operate the future hospital while enabling Prague to address its acute housing shortage,” he said. Mayor Svoboda called the decision a turning point, bringing clarity after years of debate and shelving previous proposals.

Source: CTK