A new project in the center of Zagreb, the city is investing 100,000 euros

The city of Zagreb has launched a new urban renewal project in its central district, with the municipality investing 100,000 euros to improve public space. The initiative focuses on the renovation of Trga svibanjskih žrtava 1995, located between the Schlosser stiles, Vlaška, and Šoštarićeva streets. This follows the completion of a major reconstruction of the Schlosser stiles earlier this year, which connected Draškovićeva and Vlaška streets with Šalata. The new work will begin soon, with a public procurement process initiated this week, and is expected to conclude in spring 2027. The project involves replacing the existing concrete edge with new concrete edging, while installing stone borders along the surrounding buildings and continuing the pedestrian path towards Vlaška and Šoštarićeva streets. Given that the area lies within a protected historical urban ensemble, the restoration must be supervised by conservators who will need to approve samples of the new edging before installation. The total value of the works, including VAT, is estimated at 100,000 euros, with the final phase of the project scheduled for early next year. Detailed cost breakdowns reveal specific plans for the transformation of the square. Approximately 420 square meters of new concrete edging, measuring 20 by 20 centimeters and standing ten centimeters high, will be installed. These will have a sand-textured surface and a grey granite color. Additionally, 74 meters of dark grey stone bordering stones, varying in size, will be placed against existing buildings and at the entrance to the courtyard. Before the new elements arrive, the current ones will be removed, though some will be preserved as part of future restorations. Around 350 square meters of undamaged existing three-sided hexagonal edging will be cleaned, stacked on pallets, and transported to a municipal storage facility in Jankomir for potential reuse in other areas requiring similar restoration. Work will also extend below the surface of the square, involving excavation of approximately 250 cubic meters of material, compaction of the sub-base over 454 square meters, and creation of a new load-bearing layer using crushed stone. In areas where utility installations are shallow, additional concrete will be poured beneath the edging. The project includes adapting existing infrastructure to accommodate the new height of the square. This entails raising or lowering manholes for water pipes, DTK lines, gas risers, and lightning protection components. Control panels for utility systems will also be adjusted. Tactile paving and traffic signaling will be installed. Prior to the start of the work, existing urban furniture such as flower pots, benches, and bike racks will be removed. Luka Korlaet, deputy mayor of Zagreb, emphasized that the renovation of Trga svibanjskih žrtava 1995 will connect and complete a series of interventions aimed at improving public and pedestrian spaces in the city center. He noted that the newly restored Schlosser stiles will receive quality continuation toward Vlaška street, and together with the upcoming renovation of Old Vlaška, they will create a more cohesive and pleasant pedestrian route through the heart of the city. The work directly follows the recent restoration of the Schlosser stiles, where structural repairs were carried out, and elements such as steps, pergolas, lighting, benches, and handrails were renewed. During these new works, the stiles will remain open for public access. Simultaneously, preparations are underway for the permanent arrangement of nearby Old Vlaška and parts of Jurja Branjuga Street. On an area of 4,050 square meters, new stone edging, greenery, urban facilities, lighting, and new traffic solutions are planned. The start of these works is expected in September, with completion anticipated by the end of the year.