Did you know that energy consumption in Prague’s buildings accounts for a full 77% of the city’s carbon footprint? Furthermore, buildings are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions both before the start of their lifespan and after it ends. Prague faces a massive challenge—to decarbonize nearly all existing buildings by 2050 and ensure that new construction of buildings owned by public entities meets the zero-emission building standard starting in 2028. How is Prague preparing to carry out its own development projects? What kind of dialogue is it having with developers regarding the standards for their projects? How is it implementing the principles of urban densification and a “city of short distances”? How is it harnessing the potential of geothermal energy? And how is the recycling of building materials proceeding?

Recording of the discussion, featuring:

• Petr Hlaváček, Deputy Mayor for Spatial Development and Land Use Plan
• Jana Komrsková, Deputy Mayor for the Environment and Climate
• Karolína Barič, co-founder of Rethink Architecture
• Petr Urbánek, Director of the Prague Development Company
• Martin Bursík, Chair of the Climate Commission of the Prague City Council