We have once again submitted comments on the zoning study for Prague’s Bubny-Zátory area

At the end of June 2026, AutoMat took part in a public hearing and a separate meeting on the second version of the zoning study for Bubny-Zátory, one of Prague’s largest brownfield sites. We have now submitted our comments to the city authorities, partly building on those we submitted several years ago.

The new version of the zoning study represents a positive step forward, but some specific solutions still need to be refined, particularly cycling infrastructure on Argentinská and Bubenská streets, safe movement throughout the new neighborhood, and parking.

AutoMat has therefore prepared new comments, calling for multiple possible cycling solutions to be assessed, international best practices to be taken into account, and specific parts of the area to be discussed in greater detail.

Our comments address several areas. Among other things, we are calling for:

Cycling and Active Mobility

• resolving the connection between the main A1 and A4 cycle routes in the northern part of the study area; maintaining continuous and intuitive routes for all existing cycle routes (A16, A31, A311, etc.);
• assessing the appropriate type of separated cycling infrastructure on Argentinská, Bubenská, and Partyzánská streets in accordance with current standards and the Active Mobility Standards; and widening the street profile on Bubenská by three meters to at least 30 meters;
• widening the street profile on Argentinská by four meters to at least 40 meters, with an alternative option of using arcades or narrowing the central median.

Public Spaces and Transport Solutions

• designing the area in front of Nádraží Holešovice station as a representative urban square with clear organization of movement for all users;
• prioritizing the safety and permeability of pedestrian and cycling routes when designing the Argentinská–Vrbenského–Jankovcova intersection;
• designing the new Bubenská–Partyzánská connection as an urban street with a strong role as a public space, rather than as a high-capacity road for motor traffic;
• limiting the amount of surface parking and creating more space for street greenery, pedestrians, and cycling.

Green Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation

• preserving the central park as a key element of the green infrastructure, while also ensuring continuity of the proposed green corridors connecting the area with Stromovka, Císařský ostrov, and the Vltava riverfront, as well as green corridors along the railway infrastructure;
• creating sufficient conditions for the long-term health of trees and other vegetation, including adequate soil and rooting space.

Connectivity and Urban Structure

• exploring opportunities to add publicly accessible passages and connections so that the new neighborhood supports short walking distances and natural connections between Holešovice, Letná, Stromovka, Troja, and the Vltava riverfront.

Phasing of Development and Conditions for Construction

• making development of the area strictly conditional on the implementation of public infrastructure, particularly public spaces, the central park, pedestrian and cycling connections, civic amenities, and green infrastructure measures;
• coordinating individual construction phases so that new residents have access from the outset to high-quality public spaces, public transport, schools, kindergartens, and essential services.

The public had until July 13, 2026, to submit comments. We hope that these contributions will help keep the study and subsequent construction projects on a path toward sustainability and high-quality public space. We will provide further updates as the process develops.