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More passengers will use the railway in the future, so modernization is needed
On August 23, representatives of the Railway Administration and the Capital City of Prague discussed the future of railways in the Czech Republic and in Prague as part of a round table. The key topics were high-speed lines or the Prague railway hub, which are supposed to bring a new impetus to rail transport, which will be used by many times more people in the future.
How the public perceives Hlavní nádraží
In order to find out in detail what Hlavní nádraží means for the public, from May to August 2022 we met with you as part of participatory activities and asked what your relationship is with the territory of the station and what Nový Hlavák should be like. Now we bring you the results of the participation. In total, approximately 800 people took part in the participation process, who formulated the main shortcomings of the current state of the territory and, at the same time, ideas about what the territory should look like in the future and what it should serve.
The finalists of the Nový Hlavák dialogue competition presented their proposals using a unique 3D simulation in virtual reality
In the penultimate phase of the Nový Hlavák competition dialogue, representatives of three selected international architectural studios presented their concept of the revitalization of the Vrchlického sady Park, the new construction of the Muzeum – Bolzanova tram line and the modification of the new departure hall of the Main Railway Station in Prague. The presentation of the projects for the members of the evaluation committee was held in a completely unique way in the virtual reality of the Virtuplex hall. Now comes the final stage of finalizing the proposals based on the comments of the evaluation committee and its experts.
The evaluation committee selected three finalists of the Nový Hlavák dialogue competition
The project of renovation of the New Terminal Hall of the Prague Main Railway Station, revitalisation of Vrchlického sady Park in front of it and planned construction of the tram line Muzeum – Bolzanova to the Main station has stepped into its next phase. Three international architectural teams advanced into the final round of the competitive dialogue. The evaluation committee chose them in the first half of December after considering all the architectural concepts.
Advancing architectural teams met up in Prague
Five selected architectural teams that advanced to the next round of the competitive dialogue received an invitation of the contracting authorities to scout the area in question. The competing teams got to take in the extended assignment, documentation and surveys. The two day stay in Prague ended with a two-hour presentation and open discussion on October 7. The conceptual backgrounds, packed portfolios, individual presentation of world-renowned architects attracting a wide public to Prague’s CAMP confirmed, that the revitalization of the Prague Main Station and its surroundings is a highly monitored topic.
Nový Hlavák – Expert Committee Selected Five Architectural Teams for the Next Stage of the Competitive Dialogue.
On the 13th and 14th of September, an expert committee session focusing on the approach methodologies of the registered teams took place. The committee session was a part of the Competitive Dialogue Procurement Procedure for the revitalisation of Vrchlického sady Park, new construction of the tramway line Muzeum – Bolzanova and the reconstruction of the New Terminal Hall of the Prague Main Railway Station. Out of the 26 entries, the committee selected five architectural teams which are advancing to the next phase of the competitive dialogue.
Meeting of the evaluation commitee
On Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 September, the evaluation committee will meet as a part of the competitive dialogue. The selected judges will evaluate the individual approach methodologies of the teams that have passed the qualification phase. Following the session, five architectural teams will emerge to continue the competitive dialogue. We will keep you informed about the results, and we will gradually unveil teams that made the cut.
Competitive dialogue Nový Hlávák announces the number of participants
Prague, July 20 2022 – The tender procedure with a competitive dialogue to revitalize Vrchlického sady park, new construction of the tramway line Muzeum - Bolzanova and reconstruction of the New Terminal Hall of Prague Main Railway Station attracted 26 architectonic teams from Czechia and from abroad.
Participation information
In June 2022 a Competitive Dialogue Procurement Procedure for the revitalisation of Vrchlického sady Park, new construction of the tramway line Muzeum – Bolzanova and reconstruction of the New Terminal Hall of the Prague Main Railway Station was announced. The competitive dialogue and its subsequent implementation are joint activities of the Capital City of Prague, Správa železnic, Prague Public Transit Company and Prague Institute of Planning and Development. You can join as well! Whether you live in the vicinity of the Prague Main Railway Station, your place of work is nearby, or you have a local association. During a guided walk on June 14 from 4 PM and 6 PM (choose one option) you will get more information about the project. During a workshop meeting on June 16 from 6 PM you can share your suggestions and demands on what you currently miss in the concerned area and what you would like to see as part of the redevelopment. On the website www.novyhlavak.cz you will find information about the revitalisation project and the individual activities you can participate in with us. In addition to meeting in person, you will also be able to express your opinion through a survey, which you will find on the website from 23 June.
How to get involved in the transformation?
On 14 June 2022 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. there will be guided walks through the area (choose one of the terms), meet us at the elevator to Metro C - Muzeum, across from 11 Washington Street.
On June 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. there will be a workshop meeting in Room 103 of the Historical Building of the National Museum (Wenceslas Square).
od 24. června do 24. července 2022 there will be a survey on the website www.novyhlavak.cz
Participation Meetings
V úterý 14. června a ve čtvrtek 16. června proběhly dvě participační setkání, kterých se mohl zúčastnit kdokoli, koho se plánovaná revitalizace týká. Názory a poznatky občanů, kteří v dané lokalitě žijí nebo mají své podnikání, jsou pro tvorbu soutěžního zadání velice důležité – nová úprava má kromě jiného výrazně zlepšit a zpříjemnit každodenní život v této namáhané a specifické oblasti. Proto nás zajímá každý detail, který by na životní podmínky nejen rezidentů mohl mít pozitivní dopad. V úterý 14. června jsme tak s účastníky komentované vycházky prošli celé území, kterého se revitalizace týká. Odborníci z řad zadavatelských organizací představili plánované aktivity a odpovídali na dotazy zúčastněných. Zároveň si pečlivě poznamenávali jednotlivé komentáře a nápady. Ve čtvrtek 16. června jsme se na pracovním workshopu setkali znovu, tentokráte v Historické budově Národního muzea. Nad mapou jsme s účastníky živě diskutovali jednotlivé kroky a témata revitalizace a opět sbírali veškeré podněty. Těší nás, že veřejnost revitalizační záměr jednoznačně vítá a neváhá se do celého procesu zapojit. Děkujeme! O dalších aktivitách, kdy se budete moci zapojit, vás budeme průběžně informovat.
