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Praha koupila Žižkovské nákladové nádraží za 1,43 miliardy korun. Nádraží je chráněnou památkou od roku 2013. Plánuje se zde nové bydlení, školy a kulturní prostor. Připravuje se i nová tramvajová linka. Vzniknou zde nové domy pro asi 20 000 lidí. Tento projekt přinese nové centrum pro obyvatele .
Translation
Prague has purchased the Žižkov Freight Station for 1.43 billion crowns. The station has been a protected landmark since 2013. Plans include new housing, schools, and cultural spaces. A new tram line is also being prepared. This area will have new homes for about 20,000 people and will create a new centre for residents.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: How much did Prague pay for the Žižkov railway station?
Prague paid 1.43 billion CZK for the Žižkov railway station.
Question 2: What will be built at the Žižkov railway station site?
New homes, schools, and cultural space will be built at the site.
Exercise: Vocabulary
koupit - to buy
chránit - to protect
plánovat - to plan
připravovat - to prepare
vzniknout - to arise
obyvatel(m.) - inhabitant
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▌15/12/2024
Prague has officially completed the purchase of the Žižkov Freight Railway Station from the Czech Railways for an estimated 1.43 billion Czech crowns. This transaction, signed at the residence of the Prague Mayor, embarks on a significant redevelopment project for the building and its surrounding areas.
The Žižkov station, a functionalistic architectural heritage protected since 2013, was constructed between 1934 and 1937. The city plans to transform this site into a lively hub featuring educational institutions, housing, cultural spaces, and offices. This vision intends to breathe new life into the area, making it a vibrant community center.
Prague to Invest in Historic Žižkov Railway Station (Illustration)
The redevelopment plot will eventually be home to approximately 20,000 residents. A number of development firms, including Central Group, Sekyra Group, Finep, and Penta, are already involved in executing plans to build residential units on these lands. The site, once an operational freight station until its closure in 2002, now represents a significant urban renewal opportunity.
This redevelopment will not only focus on residential needs but also aim to bolster transport links. A new tram line is set to connect this budding neighborhood with the city's public transit network, capitalizing on existing railway infrastructure.
Negotiations between Prague and the Czech Railways also led to significant agreements with developers, notably the relinquishment of prior purchase rights in exchange for development assurances. This cooperation illustrates a strategic approach to urban planning and development in the city.
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