Prague Morning
Prague 5 is widening its campaign to curb graffiti, signing new agreements with private property owners that will allow the district to clean and protect more buildings at its own expense. At a recent meeting, district councillors approved contracts covering several addresses, including buildings on Zahradníčkova, Na Bělidle and Ostrovského streets. Under the agreements, the municipality will arrange and finance the application of protective coatings as well as the removal of any new graffiti that appears. The move builds on a program that has been in place for several years and is now extending further into privately owned properties. City officials say the aim is to reduce visual clutter and discourage repeat vandalism by making surfaces easier to clean. “The program remains one of the most practical ways to keep public spaces in Prague 5 in good condition,” said Mayor Lukáš Herold, who initiated the scheme. He noted that treated facades allow markings to be removed quickly, lowering the incentive for graffiti writers to return. The system operates on a simple principle. Once a building is coated with a protective layer, any new graffiti can be washed off without damaging the surface. Property owners who join must first ensure their... The post Prague 5 Steps Up Effort to Keep Streets Free of Graffiti appeared first on Prague Morning .
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