Prague adopts new metropolitan urban plan to guide metro extensions and housing

Prague’s city council approved a new Metropolitan Plan that will replace the 1999 zoning document on 1 September. The plan, adopted by a 50‑vote majority out of 65 councillors, defines where construction may occur and sets out a range of transport projects, including the completion of Metro line D, a fifth metro line (Metro O), new tram connections, high‑speed rail links and a large rail terminal in Letňany. It also creates corridors and reserves for future extensions such as the Uhříněves, Motol and tangential lines, and reserves space for a potential 350 000 new apartments mainly on brownfield sites.

The plan was prepared by the Institute of Planning and Development (IPR) after years of drafts, public hearings and two rounds of comment periods in 2022‑2025. Some public groups and opposition council members criticised the short time given for reviewing the final version and warned that the plan could threaten green areas and favour developers. The document also calls for feasibility studies before converting reservation zones into construction projects and includes provisions for investor contributions to public infrastructure.

Overall, the new plan aims to streamline land‑use decisions, align zoning with updated building legislation, and accelerate major infrastructure works across the capital.