Are you up to date on major investments in the capital? We’ve prepared an update on how projects that influence Prague’s functioning and prosperity are progressing. A selection of key initiatives was already presented in 2020 at CAMP in the exhibition Prague’s Priorities. The construction projects are linked to conceptual and strategic documents such as the Metropolitan Plan and the Sustainable Mobility Plan. Let’s take a look at how the projects have progressed in the six years since the exhibition and which of them are already making life in the capital more pleasant today.

Cranes on brownfields as a sign of development

A key priority for Prague is the creation of new neighborhoods that will provide housing for tens of thousands of new residents. Attention is focused on unused brownfields: you can already see a forest of construction cranes near Smíchov Station, where the first streets of residential buildings have been completed and work is also underway on the construction of a transport terminal, a joint project of the capital city and the Railway Administration. Construction is also taking place around the Žižkov freight station, and work on a tram line running through the entire neighborhood is expected to begin this year. Five new stops all the way to Jarov have also been given their final names. Visualizations of the buildings for Rohan Island, designed by Daniel Libeskind, were also presented. And in Bubny-Zátory, a zoning study is being finalized, which should pave the way for a real transformation of the area.

Somewhat off the radar of the media spotlight lies the extensive Bohdalec-Slatiny brownfield, where thousands of Prague residents could also find homes and jobs. However, the city’s rapid connection to other Czech and European cities requires the construction of a high-speed train depot at this very location. In February 2025, the JAKUB CIGLER ARCHITEKTI studio completed a preliminary urban planning study that builds on earlier development plans. A new zoning study is currently being prepared to define the future layout and functional use of this strategic site.

Prague will benefit from metro, tram, and rail lines

To manage its development, Prague needs to improve its transportation connections. The most closely watched ongoing transportation project in Prague is likely the construction of the Metro D tunnels. It will feature ten stations and fully automated operation without drivers. Excavation of the Pankrác–Ryšánka (formerly Olbrachtova) section is currently underway. For the connecting section Ryšánka–Tempo (formerly Nové Dvory), contractors Hochtief and Subterra were selected in April 2026 and will begin construction in the coming months.

Rail connections to the airport and Kladno are also taking shape. The Railway Administration began construction of the section of track from the outskirts of Prague to Central Bohemia this spring. Work continues at Masaryk Station on the walkable roof above the platforms. The Negrelli Viaduct has been repaired, and passengers now have access to Bubny Station and the Výstaviště stop. Project documentation is being prepared for the connecting section to Dejvice, and the Dejvice–Veleslavín section has received its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). And how will car traffic improve? The completion of the city ring road, which will connect to the Blanka Tunnel, is underway. It consists of three new structures: the Pelc-Tyrolka–Balabenka section, the Štěrboholská radial, and the Libeňská junction. The route, with a total length of 10.5 km, will run primarily through cut-and-cover and bored tunnels. In November 2025, work began on the documentation for the project permit for all three sections. The application is expected to be submitted in early 2027, and the entire ring road is scheduled to open in the second half of the 2030s.

The Prague's Priorities exhibition also showcased two planned crossings over the Vltava River, which we can already use today. The Dvorecký Bridge was officially opened on 1 April 2026. As you walk by, you can still observe the site work and the installation of structures designed by Krištof Kintera. The areas around the bridge will open to the public in the coming months. The new Troja Footbridge is also in use, having replaced the original collapsed structure.

Key squares are not being overlooked either

While the construction of new neighborhoods is important, the public spaces we use every day also deserve attention. The appearance of the most significant squares in the city center is influenced by their surfaces, street furniture, and traffic layout. The lower half of Wenceslas Square has already undergone a transformation, and machinery is currently at work on the upper part. Construction of a new tram line connecting Jindřišská Street with Vinohradská Street is in full swing there. The first trams are expected to begin running across the square on 1 June 2027, finally bringing this long-standing reconstruction project to a close.

You may have noticed some unusual work taking place in the spring of 2026 on Charles Square, where several mature trees were transplanted in accordance with the overall transformation plan based on the winning design by Rehwaldt Landscape Architects. The main phase of the revitalization will begin in 2027. The Vítězné Square in Dejvice is set to be transformed according to a 2018 design prepared by a team from Pavel Hnilička’s studio; the zoning plan amendment was approved in the fall of 2024, and design work for the project permit has begun. In addition, the building blocks adjacent to the square will be expanded—the design of the 4th quadrant was determined by the winning proposals from Benthem Crouwel and OVA.

Hradební korzo is a unique public space that follows the path of the former fortifications on the border between the Old and New Towns. Thanks to the transformation of its surfaces, the boulevard will become a more cohesive and welcoming place for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transportation. Preparations are now focused primarily on the upcoming reconstruction of Revoluční Street. The final project documentation, prepared by Metroprojekt and supervised by the Aoc architekti studio, is currently being reviewed by the Department of Transportation, with construction expected to begin in 2027.

The transformation of two market halls and the congress center

The City of Prague is also an investor in major new construction and renovation projects capable of kickstarting the development of the entire surrounding area. This summer, the city plans to submit a building permit application for the Vltava Philharmonic Hall, and the nearby Holešovice Market Hall area is also coming to life. The future design of the complex’s public spaces was determined by a 2022 architectural competition won by Studio Perspektiv. The strategic development concept through 2035 aims to create a vibrant and financially self-sustaining space for all Praguers. One of the first results is the renovation of the historic Stock Exchange building, set to be completed in 2025. Near Wenceslas Square, the city is planning to renovate the entire Old Town Market Hall complex. From fall 2025, the cultural venue Signal Space—associated with the well-known light art festival—functions there on a temporary basis.

Another major investment will facilitate the organization of significant international events, such as conferences or large-scale exhibitions. The Prague Congress Center is set to undergo a major transformation in the form of a new building, which will provide generous facilities for such events. The design of the extension in the forecourt of the well-known Pakul building was determined by the victory of the Barcelona-based OCA studio in an architectural competition held from 2016–2017, with the Czech studio CMC architects joining the project in the subsequent phase of its development. With a valid building permit and a contractor selected, construction on the CZK 1.35 billion project finally began at the start of this year. It is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.

Parks in tune with nature

Greenery is also a major priority for Prague. Attention is not focused solely on city-center parks with meticulously maintained flower beds, but also on caring for the landscape where wildlife thrives, helping to overcome the challenges of climate change, and at the same time offering excellent recreational opportunities for city residents. The extensive (1,200 ha) Soutok area in southern Prague, between the Berounka and Vltava rivers, has taken on a clearer form thanks to a design by the consortium of studios EMF Landscape Architecture, Norma architekti, and Atelier Pareto. Landowners, local residents, and nearby schools are all involved in the gradual transformation. Exploring the landscape here also takes place through art and references to traditions, such as basket weaving.

Studies on the redevelopment of the Troja Basin have also been finalized, with a focus primarily on flood management and river channel modifications. The Wild Vltava project includes, for example, the creation of shifting gravel islands, and a new bridge to Císařský Island across the navigation canal is also planned. However, you may have already noticed the renovations in front of Troja Castle. Another Prague island—Štvanice—will also be restored, with a vision developed by the RKAW architectural firm. The goal is to support activities that emerged on the site over the decades when the island was somewhat forgotten. The project is currently being discussed with the Vltava River Basin Authority (Povodí Vltavy).

Significant progress has also been made on the Railway Promenade project since the Prague's Priorities exhibition at CAMP. The linear park on the border of Vršovice and Zahradní Město received a zoning decision in 2023. However, the Railway Administration suspended the transfer of the land because it had planned a high-speed railway line in the meantime. Nevertheless, the conflict is being successfully resolved, and the park is expected to open in 2030.

Are you interested in how the implementation of Prague’s priorities will continue? The CAMP Tour series will regularly take you to Prague’s transforming locations, and you can also follow the progress of individual projects in the Prague Tomorrow? app.