The people will decide on the design of the functionalist bus stop in Brno

Brno - The Brno-střed City Hall has decided not to let the listed functionalist bus stop at the Grain Market in the city center continue to deteriorate. The derelict building could become a café or an information center, and the City Hall wants to discuss its future form with local residents. All repair options include the construction of public toilets, said Brno-střed Mayor Libor Šťástka (ODS).
      The stop, built in 1928 according to the design by architect Oskar Pořísky, is owned by the Brno City Transport Company. "The stop does not belong to the city district, but we are annoyed by how it looks," Šťástka justified the decision for the multimillion investment. The City Hall could allocate the funds as early as this autumn, and the start of work depends on discussions with conservationists.
      The City Hall is considering three possible uses. A small café, a space for employing disabled individuals, or an information center for seniors and mothers with children could be established at the stop. All options include the restoration of public toilets, which are a unique feature of the building. In the original structure that connected the waiting room with the restrooms in the basement, daylight illuminated the toilets through a glass floor. This has now been covered with wooden panels. People will be able to vote and discuss the stop's design on the city district's website.
      Today, there is a park at the Grain Market where mothers with children and seniors often go. According to Šťástka, these groups could make use of the renovated bus stop building.