# Czech and Slovak urban and cultural restoration

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/czech-and-slovak-urban-and-cultural-restoration
> Updated: 2026-09-05T19:35:53.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 3.

Municipalities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia are undertaking various urban renewal and cultural restoration projects. Initial efforts focused on specific town revitalizations, such as the reconstruction of Bohuslav Martinů square in Polička and the planned revitalization of central park in Chomutov to restore its 1970s landscape architecture.

Subsequent developments show a broader scope of infrastructure and cultural investments across the region. These include the transformation of a military riding school in Znojmo into a social center, the reconstruction of the historic Sokolovna building in Krnov, and the expansion of leisure areas in Česká Budějovice. In addition to urban spaces, projects have extended to healthcare, such as a new internal medicine pavilion in Krumlov, and cultural preservation, including the restoration of the Pálffy family funeral chapel at Červený Kameň Castle in Slovakia and the preservation of the functionalist Budil Villa in Kostelec nad Černými lesy.

Recent revitalization efforts in the Czech Republic have targeted specific streetscapes and riverbanks. In Otrokovice, a two-stage transformation of Baťova street is commencing, involving road reconstruction, the installation of new sidewalks, and the addition of 21 parking spaces. In Litomyšl, the city is initiating a third stage of the Loučná riverbank transformation at the Vodní valy and Osická street intersection. This 4.5 million CZK phase aims to create a new small public park and improve waste container placement, contributing to a long-term vision of expanded sidewalks, cycle lanes, and river viewing platforms.

## Claims

- Metrostav won the tender for the Jiráskovo divadlo reconstruction with a bid of approximately 161 million CZK including VAT. (single source)
- The reconstruction of Jiráskovo divadlo cost nearly 200 million CZK. (single source)
- The theater received the Karel Hubáček Prize and the Building of the Year 2024 title. (single source)
- The city invested 22.3 million CZK including VAT into a new nursery school extension in Trutnov. (single source)
- The new nursery school extension was built using container modules with an insulation system. (single source)
- The city invested millions of CZK to revitalize the Forest Swimming Pool in Liberec. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Czech municipalities launch urban revitalization projects

Czech towns Otrokovice and Litomyšl are launching urban revitalization projects to improve infrastructure, including new parking, sidewalks, greenery, and public parks.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-municipalities-launch-urban-revitalization-projects

### 2026-08-27: Czech and Slovak municipalities complete various urban and cultural restoration projects

Municipalities in the Czech Republic and Slovakia are completing various urban revitalization, cultural restoration, and public infrastructure projects to improve local amenities and historical sites.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infinity-festival-in-koln-postponed-to-next-year

### 2026-08-12: Czech towns Chomutov and Polička undergo urban renewal

Czech towns Chomutov and Polička are advancing urban renewal projects, focusing on park revitalizations, historical preservation, and the restoration of public water features.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-towns-chomutov-and-polika-undergo-urban-renewal

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