Prague advances new urban development in Nové Dvory with Project 6

The Prague City Council has approved the preparation of Project 6, a major step in the ongoing development of the Nové Dvory area. Managed by the Prague Development Company (PDS), Project 6 will deliver municipal rental housing, retail spaces, and civic amenities near the planned Nové Dvory metro station. The project consists of two blocks: Project 6a, which will include apartments, retail, and civic facilities, and Project 6b, which will focus on apartments and retail. Together, these blocks are expected to create over 500 new apartments.

Deputy Mayor for Strategic and Territorial Development Petr Hlaváček explained that the city is preparing nearly 300,000 square meters of gross floor area on 15 hectares of municipal land. This includes around 2,000 municipal rental apartments and approximately 130,000 square meters for offices, shops, restaurants, and services, which could create up to 5,000 new jobs. Hlaváček noted that Project 6 benefits from consolidated city ownership, which allows the development to move forward efficiently. He emphasized that the new block will eventually house between 500 and 600 apartments, all with the necessary amenities.

The project will develop alongside improvements in local transport, including a new metro station and an extended tram line from Modřany and Libuše, supporting the area’s integration with the broader city.

Deputy Mayor for Housing Policy Alexandra Udženija highlighted that the city’s new housing projects include not only residential units but also essential services like schools, libraries, cultural centers, and healthcare facilities. She pointed out that in Project 6, ground-floor or designated spaces may serve healthcare and social service needs in the future.

According to Petr Urbánek, director of PDS, Project 6 differs from earlier developments, such as Project 1, which is directly tied to the metro. Project 6 focuses primarily on housing and represents the first large block the city will develop through PDS. Urbánek expressed confidence that PDS’s experience will ensure the successful preparation and delivery of this project.

The estimated gross floor area for Project 6 includes 49,000 square meters of housing, 4,000 square meters of retail space, and 1,000 square meters of civic amenities, with plans for 600 underground parking spaces according to local regulations.

The broader Nové Dvory district, situated between Prague 4 and Prague 12, covers a 30-hectare transformation zone. A zoning plan change approved in May 2024 significantly increased the building capacity for the area. Once fully developed, the district could accommodate up to 2,000 municipal apartments and a multifunctional building above the metro station that combines housing, office space, retail, and community facilities. In total, the area is expected to provide housing for up to 5,000 residents and create up to 5,000 new jobs.

A territorial study prepared by UNIT architekti for Prague City Hall in 2021 outlines the district’s development across social, economic, environmental, and cultural dimensions. The project aims to offer a socially balanced community, providing affordable housing for key professions, single parents, and seniors, alongside the necessary social infrastructure. Economically, the district will generate rental income through administrative and retail spaces, particularly near the metro station and new public squares. Environmentally, the design emphasizes efficient land use, integration with public transport, and the creation of green spaces, including new squares and connections to Jalodvorská louka park, supported by blue-green infrastructure such as rainwater harvesting systems. The cultural and educational vision includes schools, cultural centers, sports facilities, restaurants, and cafés, enabling residents to enjoy a full range of services without needing to travel frequently to other parts of Prague.

With PDS managing the preparation and the city retaining ownership of the land, Project 6 is set to become a key piece of Prague’s long-term urban development strategy, offering high-quality housing and public spaces designed to meet the needs of both current and future residents.