Saturday, 6 June 2026
AFI is continuing the development of its mixed-use AFI City district in Prague 9 near the Kolbenova metro station, adding new retail tenants, expanding amenities for residents and office users, and launching a community gardening initiative.
The project combines rental housing under the AFI Home brand, office space and public amenities on the site of a former brownfield. The developer aims to create a neighbourhood that serves residents, employees and visitors through a mix of residential, commercial and leisure facilities.
The AFI Home Kolbenova 1 and 2 rental residences, which together offer 640 apartments, have welcomed a new hair and beauty business, Salon Laura, in the ground floor retail space of AFI Home Kolbenova 2. The salon joins existing services including a supermarket, a self-service laundry operated by Lavor and a coworking centre. Additional openings planned for this summer include the Blízko bistro in AFI Home Kolbenova 1 and the AFI Home Club, a social space for residents.
The 19-storey AFI City office building has also expanded its retail and food-and-beverage offering. A new restaurant, District 9, and the Kafíčko bistro have opened in the building, providing dining options for office workers and visitors. The restaurant also features an outdoor terrace designed to connect the building with the surrounding public space.
“Long-term, we are focused on creating a modern urban district with a strong range of local amenities,” said Karin Shalev Shogol, CEO of AFI in the Czech Republic. “Our goal is to ensure that the mix of retail tenants enhances daily life for residents and office users while contributing to the development of the local community.”
A new community garden has also been introduced for residents of AFI Home Kolbenova 1 and 2. The initiative is being developed in cooperation with social enterprise KOKOZA, which is helping establish the gardening programme and support resident participation.
The first phase includes 16 raised planting beds for herbs and vegetables, communal seating, a composting system, rainwater collection for irrigation and a barbecue area intended to encourage neighbourhood gatherings. Further improvements, including automatic irrigation, additional planting and a green hedge, are planned if the project proves successful.
AFI is also continuing to invest in public spaces within the development. The existing park already includes a children’s playground and newly installed table tennis facilities. Construction is underway on an outdoor fitness area designed for strength and conditioning exercise.
In addition, AFI and Prague 9 Municipality are preparing to begin construction of a kindergarten, which is expected to further strengthen the district’s family-oriented infrastructure.
