Brno at MIPIM 2018: revitalization of Ponava locality and the future Špitálka Smart District

by   Crest Communications
2018-02-27   10:35
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Brno´s presentation at the upcoming MIPIM property market (Cannes, France) is focused on Ponava - a newly revitalized locality, which has been always used for leisure and sports. According to the City´s plans, three major sports venues are concentrated on this 44.5-hectare site: a football stadium seating over 30,000 visitors, a multipurpose hockey arena with the estimated audience of 12,382 and an aquapark for approximately 2,300 attendees, including a new 25-metre swimming pool and a wellness centre. The site has also a potential for new office and residential development – up to 1,500 apartments can be built there. Naturally, the new sports facilities and apartments will lead to a rising demand for infrastructures. Accordingly, it is envisaged that adjacent streets will be widened and new parking facilities will be introduced, in addition to expanding the public transport capacity. The City of Brno has adopted a conceptual approach to the entire locality of Ponava and, aside from preparing and coordinating the programmes, seeks partners and investors who will participate in the projects that are being prepared to facilitate and accelerate the implementation of them and the creation of this new neighbourhood. Last but not least, Brno is set to launch a project for the future Špitálka Smart District in the central part of the city, the aim being to develop a new socially, economically and energetically sustainable city area, with the use of tried and tested smart technologies.