Developer Immocap will begin preparatory infrastructure work by the end of July on the New Istropolis project at Trnavské mýto in Bratislava’s Nové Mesto district. The works, set to take place on a 4.3-hectare site, will initiate the first phase of construction for a major urban redevelopment project that has been described as having city-wide significance. According to a statement by Immocap cited, the initial activities include utility relocation—water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications—construction site setup, logistical route preparation, fencing adjustments, and modifications to local traffic flows. Arborist interventions are also planned as part of the site clearance. The first construction phase will consist of two office buildings and one residential building, with an expected completion time of approximately 2.5 years. Immocap plans to begin marketing and selling residential units by autumn 2025. The developer confirmed that the project has received a valid zoning decision and final building permit for the commencement of works. Further permits will be obtained incrementally throughout the development process. Early construction activity will concentrate along Vajnorská Street and the nearby intersection with Škultéty Street. Immocap has committed to minimizing disruptions for local residents during construction, including the use of dust control measures, the designation of safe pedestrian corridors, and optimized logistics for heavy machinery access. The New Istropolis is envisioned as a multipurpose development comprising nine new buildings. Plans include a 3,000-capacity cultural and social hall, two public squares, water features, 600 apartments, and commercial spaces projected to support up to 5,000 jobs. The hall is intended to serve as a modern cultural anchor for Bratislava. The redevelopment replaces the original Istropolis building, constructed in the 1980s as a congress center for the communist regime. After 1989, ownership transferred to trade unions. In 2017, the building was sold to a private investor following failed negotiations with the Nové Mesto municipal government. The current project design was publicly presented by Immocap in February 2025. The development is being carried out in partnership with the City of Bratislava under a memorandum of understanding, with both parties identifying the creation of a modern cultural venue as a strategic goal for the capital