Place › Nitra /SK/

Date › 2024

Client › The city of Nitra

Processor › 2M + INAAK

Authors › O. Nováček, T. Pozdech, J. Bozáňová, Z. Mendelová, M. Kofrant, A. Lukačovič, M. Michalica

Type › Urban Study (basis for the Assignment of the new Master Plan of Nitra)

Status › 1. place /international competition/

Urban study Nitra Ripening

The project “Nitra Ripening” presents a vision for the strategic and environmentally responsible development of the city of Nitra, built on the principles of compact urbanism, regional cooperation, and innovative approaches in mobility, housing, and landscape planning.

The proposal responds to the need for change in the city’s current development model, which has been shaped by industrial production and increasing suburban pressures. It supports Nitra’s transformation into a 15-minute city with diverse local centers that address the daily needs of residents, offering quality housing, employment, civic amenities, and accessible public spaces.

The project highlights the importance of micro-regional planning, integration of public transportation (including a rapid transit system and local public transport), and multimodal mobility as essential tools to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainable urbanization. A key element is the ecological layering of the city, including riverfront revitalization, the development of green-blue infrastructure, and the protection of biodiversity through ecological corridors and landscape connectivity.

“Nitra Ripening” also proposes the renewal of existing housing estates and the reuse of brownfields for cultural and community-oriented functions. The concept emphasizes energy independence, sustainable construction, and the adaptation of the city to climate change. “Nitra Ripening ” is a vision of a city maturing with care for its landscape, its people, and its future.