Urban study of Vestec
The urban study focuses on coordinating the development of the western part of the municipality of Vestec, located just beyond the southeastern boundary of Prague, specifically between Vídeňská Street and the Prague Ring Road. The approximately 181-hectare area is currently used primarily for storage and commercial facilities, as well as agricultural land. Future development is oriented toward commercial and science-and-technology functions.
A key factor in future growth is the planned terminus of Metro Line D – Depo Písnice, which will be built in close proximity to Vestec. Around the metro station, not only a completely new district will emerge, but also a bus terminal for passengers from the Central Bohemian Region and a high-capacity park-and-ride garage (P+R).
| Project name: | Urban study of Vestec |
| Authors: | Pavel Hnilička, Martin Jirsa, Tereza Rákosníková, Klára Hechtová |
| Area: | 181 ha |
| Client: | Municipality of Vestec |
| Transportation: | Projekce dopravní Filip s.r.o. - Josef Filip, Pavel Soukup |
| Landscaping: | Magdaléna Myšková Kaščaková |
| Technical Infrastructure: | Ateliér městského inženýrství s.r.o. - Petr Hrdlička |
| Project: | 2025 |
The urban study proposes the creation of a structure of so-called superblocks and a network of public spaces. This network naturally connects to the existing structure of the municipality and integrates landscape features as well as key transportation routes.
Within the landscape concept, emphasis is placed on making maximum use of existing valuable greenery and integrating it appropriately into the proposed urban structure. A green buffer is maintained between the development and the highway corridors, creating a natural separation from the busy roads. This buffer preserves important landscape features such as mature woodland areas and wetlands.
A green strip along the Vestecký Stream is also retained, linking the area to Vestec’s so-called Green Spine in the western part of the municipality. Non-developable agricultural land can be transformed into meadow habitats, increasing biodiversity and reducing water and wind erosion, with the possibility of setting a regulated mowing regime. The proposal also includes additional mixed planting, for example in the form of small woodland clusters and field groves.
A key priority is the efficient and seamless connection of the surrounding municipalities to Metro Line D through public transport and cycling infrastructure. A new road corridor, referred to as “STAR,” is proposed to improve public transport service to the area and provide a reserve for future dedicated bus lanes.
For cycling, the proposal includes additional measures along Vídeňská Street (in the form of a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists) as well as a separate cycle path within the “STAR” corridor, forming part of the NR23 backbone cycle route of supra-regional importance.
