Tuesday, 4 November 2025
The City of Pardubice has paused work on the long-awaited analysis that will determine the future use of the former Masaryk Barracks, a ten-hectare brownfield area located near the city centre.
Mayor Jan Nadrchal (ANO) confirmed that progress on the study was interrupted as the city prioritised the construction of a new primary school on part of the site. Demolition of the former military buildings began earlier this year to prepare for the investment.
“The analysis was meant to guide an investor competition, but as circumstances evolved and the school project took precedence, it was necessary to adjust our timeline,” the mayor told Czech News Agency (ČTK). He added that work on the document could resume by the end of 2025, with an architectural or developer competition likely to follow.
An existing urban study envisions a mixed residential neighbourhood combining family housing, services, shops, and public spaces. According to the mayor, the city’s goal is not to maximise profit from the land sale but to support affordable housing and balanced urban growth.
The barracks site dates back to the 1920s and has been owned by the city since 2014, when Pardubice acquired it from the Ministry of Defence after several years of negotiation. Most of the property is now under municipal ownership, with only a small portion retained by the state for planned public-sector development.
Source: CTK
