Přerov is moving forward with the revitalization of the Bečva riverfront, where the outdated Strojař building will be demolished to make way for two new city apartment buildings. The nine-story prefabricated structure, originally built in 1968 as accommodation for employees of Přerov Engineering Works, is scheduled for partial demolition next year. In its place, modern architecture is expected to reshape the area, bringing 82 new municipal apartments for middle-income residents, with occupancy planned within five years. The future design of the site was selected through an international architectural competition, won by the team of Almannai Fischer + Svobodová Blaha. According to Mayor Petr Vrána, the competition drew interest from 44 teams, with five shortlisted for final evaluation. He emphasized the project’s prime location near Přerov’s historic center, offering views of the river and castle tower, and praised the selected design for its practical and thoughtfully detailed approach. One distinctive feature of the winning proposal is the preservation of the lower section of the original building. This will be repurposed for non-residential use, potentially housing a children’s library operated by the municipal library. The rooftop of this retained section will be transformed into a barrier-free green terrace. Two residential buildings will be added to the site: a lower gallery-style building near the waterfront featuring small flats with large terraces, and a taller apartment block along Brabansko Street with more traditional layouts and spacious, well-lit interiors. Ground-level parking will be integrated into both buildings to ensure that each apartment comes with a designated space. City architect Alice Michálková noted that the design incorporates a covered hill formed partly from recycled demolition debris and partly from soil relocated from other parts of the site, reducing construction waste and associated transport costs. Deputy Mayor Vladimír Lichnovský estimated the total cost of the project to range between CZK 300 and 400 million. The city is exploring options to secure national or EU funding, or to finance the project through a preferential investment loan. Additional funds will also be required for the partial demolition of the existing Strojař building. Construction will be phased. The first phase includes the lower gallery house and part of the taller apartment building, accommodating 63 households. The remaining section, with an additional 19 flats, will follow in the second phase. Preparations for a detailed study and project documentation are now underway. According to Deputy Mayor Miloslav Dohnal, the city’s intention is to offer a diverse housing mix for financially stable residents, including young professionals and families. The apartments will range in size from small one-room units to more generously designed multi-room flats. Dohnal emphasized that the new housing is not intended for socially vulnerable residents but rather for people who are employed or seeking to settle long-term in Přerov. The redevelopment of the Bečva river embankment represents a significant step in modernizing the city’s housing stock and enhancing the quality of life along one of Přerov’s most prominent natural features.