In Prague, in the streets, alongside chairs and tables, there will also be sun loungers

Deckchairs in Brno

Prague - In the streets of Prague, in addition to chairs and tables, deckchairs will also appear. The reason is to expand the possibility of relaxation in the city. They could be placed, for example, on the riverside or in Pankrác. This year, people will be able to sit on more than two thousand chairs at over 500 tables. This follows from a document by the Institute of Planning and Development (IPR). The placement of chairs and tables in the capital city was first implemented in 2016, when they were temporarily placed in eight locations.

"Ideal pilot locations for placing deckchairs from those where chairs are already present include Janáček's Embankment, Central Park in Pankrác, Alš's Embankment, Pushkin Square, and Štvanice Island," the document states. The number of deckchairs is not specified in the document.

A total of 2300 chairs and 575 tables are expected to appear in the streets of the metropolis. In the 2018 season, 1558 chairs and 393 tables were in operation at 58 permanent locations. The number of locations could be expanded this year to include those where, for example, cars are parked improperly. The IPR will select the locations together with the municipalities. Chairs and tables would not be permanent there for now, but would be placed temporarily after some cultural event. "Currently, we are considering Mariánské náměstí, the intersection of Finská Street with Bulharská," the material states.

Last year, nearly nine city districts, many cultural and community centers, as well as individuals participated in the project. In November 2018, the seasonal operation in 44 locations was concluded. An additional 19 locations operated even through the winter, including Janáček's Embankment, the Dejvice campus, and Pushkin Square.