The Kyje-Hutě area on the outskirts of Prague is set to be expanded with new flats, a primary school, two kindergartens, and a bus line. According to a study approved by the Prague City Council at the beginning of December, and commissioned and guaranteed by the Institute for Planning and Development of the Capital City of Prague (IPR), 4,000 new jobs are to be created here, while the population in the area is expected to rise to around 13,000.
The new flats in Hutě are being built by private investors. However, as a large portion of the land is owned by the City of Prague, the city councillors want to gain a clear understanding of the development of the entire area, its amenities, and the investors’ business plans.
The study also examines the integration of the areas, their connection to the surrounding landscape, and the framework conditions relating to the height and extent of the development. The authors of the study particularly emphasise the high recreational potential of the region.
‘The area around Kyje-Hutě has long been seen as a location with great potential for the development of a residential district that borders directly on nature and offers a quick connection to the city centre, thanks to its proximity to the public transport network,’ explains Ondřej Boháč, Director of IPR Praha (Institut plánování a rozvoje Prahy).
The existing development in Hutě consists mainly of detached houses and apartment blocks, with large open spaces designated as development areas. The result is a collection of isolated residential islands that leave an impression of incompleteness and a lack of overall concept. The study therefore recommends closing the development areas and creating a cohesive residential neighbourhood at the interface between city and nature. The area currently faces deficits in education, healthcare, social services, and cultural and gastronomic offerings. The walk to the underground and tram stations is too long, and the transport links to the city centre are overloaded.
A large portion of the study is dedicated to evaluating the existing green spaces, as well as suggestions for their maintenance and sustainable expansion. It proposes rows of trees, park-like streets, green axes for direct contact with nature, new cycle paths, and similar measures.
The Kyje-Hloubětín urban planning study serves as a tool for assessing the interests of investors, developers, and property owners in the area, and also forms the basis for long-term strategic planning.
