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Prague is moving to define where high-rise buildings can stand — and how tall they can be — as city officials prepare to approve a plan that aims to bring clarity to years of uncoordinated development. The proposed Metropolitan Plan introduces a clear ceiling for new towers: 100 meters. But such buildings will be limited to specific parts of the city, mostly outside the historic core. Under the new framework, taller buildings will be concentrated in areas such as Roztyly, Chodov, Vysočany, Bohdalec and Nové Butovice. Other districts — including Pankrác, Žižkov, Budějovická, Opatov and Bubny — will see lower height limits, generally ranging between 60 and 80 meters. City planners say the selection reflects two main concerns: preserving Prague’s skyline and avoiding conflicts with air traffic. The historic center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, has long been a sensitive issue in debates over vertical development, with past proposals drawing criticism from conservationists and international bodies. Some locations have already been identified for the tallest structures. The plan allows buildings up to 100 meters near key transport hubs, including metro stations such as Českomoravská and Nové Butovice, as well as around Eden railway station. One project in... The post Prague Sets Cap at 100-Meter Towers in New City Plan appeared first on Prague Morning .
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