The redevelopment of the former Tesla Pardubice site into a modern urban district is nearing completion. The transformation, which began in 2021, will provide housing for up to 750 residents, offering apartments for private and cooperative ownership, terraced houses, and amenities for the public. The final stage involves constructing three new buildings and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. Overseen by Linkcity and general contractor VCES, this project spans a 2.5-hectare site, representing a total investment exceeding CZK 1 billion. “When we started building New Tesla three years ago, the site was inaccessible and filled with derelict buildings abandoned since the late 1990s. Today, the area has been transformed into a vibrant, open community,” said Kristýna Zavrtálková, CEO of Linkcity. “The final phase will fulfill our vision of a sustainable, multifunctional district that integrates environmentally friendly features like recycled materials, low-carbon concrete, and green energy systems.” The New Tesla site, located in Pardubice’s fourth district, combines modern design with sustainability. The project includes two apartment buildings with 36 cooperative housing units and a three-story wooden apartment building with 11 private ownership units, among the first of their kind in the region. The site also incorporates green roofs, rainwater retention systems, and rooftop photovoltaics, generating renewable energy for residents. Since 2021, the first two phases have delivered 196 apartments, 11 townhouses, and a Penny Market retail space with parking. The third phase completes the site’s transformation with the addition of new residential buildings and a public square. Architect Lukáš Pavlík of Med + Pavlík architekti emphasized how the design shapes the district’s urban character, noting that the new buildings along Zelená Street will create pedestrian-friendly public spaces and integrate seamlessly with the surrounding street network. One of the standout features of the project is the use of innovative materials. Approximately 1,100 cubic meters of low-carbon concrete were used in earlier phases, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 27% compared to standard concrete. The timber-framed apartment building in the final phase, designed by Prodesi/Domesi, further pushes sustainability boundaries, cutting the carbon footprint by up to 20%. “The wooden apartment building is a testament to the emerging trend of sustainable wooden architecture. Built with solid CLT panels, it offers high strength, fire resistance, and a unique aesthetic that showcases the material’s natural qualities,” explained architect Pavel Horák, managing director of Prodesi/Domesi. The Nová Tesla district has become a flagship project for Linkcity, showcasing its expertise in transforming industrial brownfields into thriving urban spaces. In partnership with the City of Pardubice, the company has revitalized the neglected site into a vibrant community hub, aligning urban development with residents’ needs while preserving the area’s historic character. Upon completion, the project will feature over 200 homes, sustainable amenities, and public green spaces, redefining modern urban living in Pardubice.