- Type of projectInitiating project CCEA MOBA
- LocationPrague Karlín
- Time PeriodSince 2013 (Pilot Arch launch 12/2024)
- PartnersCity of Prague, Správa železnic, Prague 8 Municipality
- Webviaduktkreativni.cz
In December 2024, the operation of the Pilot Arch of the Negrelli Viaduct in Karlín started.
The arch will be in trial operation for two years and residents will be welcome to use it for pop-up non-commercial events free of charge.
Reservations can be made at https://viaduktkarlin.cz/
CCEA MOBA initiated a complete revitalization of the area and the possibility of using the arches for available creative activities of the Prague citizens.
The project was initiated by the upcoming reconstruction of the structure, which was provided by Správa železnic. Through activities in cooperation with local associations, residents, artists, we started to bring attention to the potential of the area around the viaduct. The first event was the Track of Galleries in 2013, where ten major Prague galleries prepared installations under the arches. Gradually, we managed to acquire the land under the arches for the City of Prague, prepare a study of the revitalisation of the viaduct surroundings and ensure the possibility of accessible use of the spaces under the arches. As part of the plan, the Prague City Council adopted a unique strategy to use the new spaces under the arches in a way that would make them available for local businesses: 40% commercial (bars, bistros, etc.), 40% creative (studios, workshops, etc.) and 20% for start-ups (fledgling art projects). Design preparations are now underway for the whole area.
More about the revitalization process: https://viaduktkreativni.cz/