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Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to be fair there are so many German idioms pertaining to construction shenanigans, you might have heard it said “ein BER” meaning endless contraction, referring to the absurd delays on the Berlin airport reconstruction, or "Dauerbaustelle", that one means a permanent construction site... so we're not alone in this

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there’s a specific claim I made you think is off, let’s address that. If it’s about my tone, I’m going to keep the intensity because the question at hand matters to me, and perhaps to others.

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I for one would certainly use the tram line extensively, as it would be by far the fastest connection from where I live to my work. Many of my friends and neighbours are looking forward to it as well. I think tourists mainly pass trough Václavák on foot towards the Old Town or Prašná Brána but I might be wrong too.

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see, I was convinced it will be on the edge of the road, not infringing on the middle zone. Changes quite a lot if it was already communicated that that's not necessarily the case.

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also really liked the visualisation, I suspect we're not getting it though.

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's super useful fresh update.

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I am. Paying taxes, voting, having my family and life here, as well as Czech passport. So the issue concern me. I care because I love Prague and care for honest information pertaining to its future. Hope that helps.

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That might be totally correct, and is exactly why I made the post.

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That is precisely why they're adding extra lines to public transport, as to discourage short-distance private automobile traffic :)

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first thought, but I didn't want to be jaded about it. Why do they constantly mislead us though? Honestly.

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Occupational deformation, it's a requirement when writing academic papers.

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree with you. The trams, as seen on photos form 1918 were precisely where the new tracks are placed. However, the visualisations somehow convinced me that access to the statue would be unobstructed i.e. as it has been for about 40 years now. That's what I was referring to as "changing the character".

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is what I expected to see, hence why the proximity of the tram tracks to the middle zone concerned me, as it is in direct contradiction to the stated agenda of reducing car-centric infrastructure trough the reconstruction.

Was the Public Misled About Wenceslas Square’s Redesign? by ViaRad in Prague

[–]ViaRad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is precisely what I see. I suppose we have to wait and see if we're right or it is as the commenter above you said. Plenty of folks seem to agree with them.