Being an environmental councilor is a very ungrateful role. You are either the enemy of all trees, who wants to cut everything down and destroy everything, or an eco-terrorist protecting every nettle. There is nothing in between. Whatever you do, everything is wrong. If you protect the greenery, you are wondering why you are hindering the development of the village and you are marked as a backslider and a green lunatic. If you cut down even one tree, you immediately face the opinion that this tree has stood there for 50 years and all our children and their parents and parents have climbed it … No explanation about the need to restore greenery, about the perspective of trees. Simply no argument is acceptable. If you want to hit a dog, you will always find a stick. Continue reading “How I didn’t want to cut down maples”
Author: Jan Mikulecky
Front gardens and sidewalks in Místecká and Malkovského
Letňanské lentilky have been prepared from the very beginning with the great support of the inhabitants of the housing estate. Since the first presentation in September 2011, the project has been under public discussion and people can directly influence the appearance of their surroundings. Kuželova Street, Místecká or Malkovského are arranged within Lentilek as their inhabitants wished. Of course, the much-discussed front gardens remain and will be full of flowers and new shrubs. Continue reading “Front gardens and sidewalks in Místecká and Malkovského”
Deputies praised the greenery in Letňany
In the April issue of Letňanské listy, a survey was conducted among the representatives on the condition and quality of Letňanské zelené. This issue is widely discussed among citizens, because it is always clear when greenery is being modified, removed or planted. In connection with the launch of the Letňanská lentilka project, there were often exaggerated opinions on the removal of unpromising greenery in the front gardens in front of houses or other places. How did the substitutes react to this? Continue reading “Deputies praised the greenery in Letňany”
Perspective pine in Jancova street
The strip of promising pines in Jančova Street is in direct intervention by the planned changes and building modifications. In such cases of conflict between the building and valuable greenery, the procedure is in accordance with ČSN 83 9061 Protection of greenery during construction activities, which clearly determines the procedures that must be followed to minimize damage to trees. Continue reading “Perspective pine in Jancova street”
First parking spaces available
On Monday 12/5, the first new parking spaces, which were created within the Letňany lentils, were handed over for early use. There are a few places in Jančová Street and another at the end in Ivančická. Parking has been a big topic since the first Lentilek study was published. Especially in Ivančická it can be seen that the designers were looking for practically every meter that could be used for cars. Continue reading “First parking spaces available”
The magazine Veřejná správa writes about Lentilky
ČThe magazine Veřejná správa, which is distributed to all places of public administration in the Czech Republic, acquainted its readers with the Letňanská lentilka project in the Good Practice section.
Current schedule of Lentilky
Letňany lentils are not an exceptional building that differs from others. Some activities go slower, others faster. In Ivančická we discovered panels under the grass. Next to Místecká 448, where a new car park is already open, there were again problems with sewerage. These are standard unpredictable issues that are addressed on every construction site. Click on the side image to see the current schedule valid at the end of May.
Councilor Mikulecký invited the children to ride around Lentilky
The construction of Letňany lentils is in full swing. Representative Jan Mikulecký agreed with Skanska on a program for children from Malkovského kindergarten. On Tuesday, June 10, they looked directly at the building. Skanska prepared an open day for them, so preschoolers had fun all morning. In addition to competitions, where children won a lot of gifts, the greatest interest was in the excavator or truck Tatra. The boys and girls looked into the cabin and “dredged” a bit. “They are already looking forward to having a new playground and swings that the Lentils will bring them after the holidays,” says Jan Mikulecký, deputy and councilor of the Prague 18 district. Continue reading “Councilor Mikulecký invited the children to ride around Lentilky”
Current schedule of Lentilky
Letňany lentils affect the lives of thousands of people in the housing estate and are not an exceptional building that differs from similar buildings in residential areas. Some activities go slower, others faster. In Ivančická we discovered panels under the grass. Next to Místecká 448, where a new car park is already open, there were again problems with sewerage. These are standard unpredictable issues that are addressed on every construction site. The situation changes every day. Continue reading “Current schedule of Lentilky”
Jančova will be open after the weekend
From next year, drivers will be able to use dozens of new parking spaces. Jančova Street has been given a new surface and vertical parking spaces will be on both sides. As part of the Lentilek project, the original pines were also preserved, for which special protective countermeasures were implemented during construction. Jančova will be passable along Kuželova Street for the time being, it will be completely open until Ivančická in October.