Prague’s ‘European Quarter’ to transform old warehouse site into 2,200 homes

Prague’s skyline is set for a significant shift as the City Council has officially cleared the way for a massive residential development in the Ruzyně district of Prague 6.

The project, titled the “European Quarter,” will transform a 155,000-square-meter former warehouse complex into a modern neighborhood housing up to 2,200 new apartments, according to city officials.

The decision follows a crucial amendment to the city’s Metropolitan Plan approved this month. Under a newly finalized agreement, the developer, Central Group, will contribute approximately CZK 622 million toward local infrastructure. This "investor contribution" is designed to ensure the influx of new residents does not overwhelm existing services in the western part of the capital.

Prague 6 officials emphasized that the project is not merely about adding housing density.

“We conditioned the change on the conclusion of firm planning contracts,” Mayor of Prague 6 Jakub Stárek (ODS) stated. These contracts guarantee that a high-capacity elementary school and necessary kindergartens will be built alongside the residential blocks to serve future families.

In addition to education facilities, the developer has committed to creating a new public square and a park. Dušan Kunovský, founder and CEO of Central Group, confirmed the company would also provide land for a railway station and transport links at its own expense.

“It will be a district with excellent transport services, built with a line to the airport and a recently completed tram line,” added Deputy Mayor for Territorial Development Petr Hlaváček.

Despite the administrative green light, a specific date for breaking ground has not been confirmed. Kunovský noted that the timeline depends heavily on the volatile construction market.

“It will depend on further market developments and the prices of construction supplies, which have been at an unacceptable level due to the overheating construction industry,” the CEO said.

The project represents one of the largest brownfield revitalizations in the history of the Prague 6 district. While the city has fulfilled its role by approving the zoning changes, the speed of delivery now rests with the developer as they navigate high material costs and market demand.