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build other similar apartments. Preparations for the

completion of the southern bypass have also moved

significantly. The reconstruction of the winter stadium is

about to begin, and perhaps we will soon start building

an aqua park or demolishing Slezanka, a place where we

want to build apartment buildings and a multifunctional

cultural hall—which the city is lacking—and return the

historic center to dignity. In December, we will discuss

the purchase of the architecturally unique building of

the former Breda department store and find a new use

for this beautiful but dilapidated building that has been

empty for ten years.

What can the Opava Region offer to either Czech

or foreign investors and attract them to their

involvement in the development of this micro-region?

In my opinion, a lot. Many active and skilled people

live in Opava. We have a network of schools from

kindergartens to universities. We have great transport

connections, proximity to borders, highways and

international airports in our country and in Poland. To

do this, we have a clean environment, a rich cultural

life, a wide network of sports grounds, beautiful parks

designed for relaxation, and we are also preparing

affordable housing for young people and seniors. And,

of course, the close cooperation between the city

and entrepreneurs is a great advantage promoted, for

example, through an active chamber of commerce. We

also have their representatives in project teams.

What is the most important city of Opava in terms of

its strategic development in the coming years?

In my opinion, Opava is well on its way and should not

relax in the projects we are implementing or preparing.

We deal with public space, affordable housing and the

reconstruction of sports facilities. In my opinion, this is

the only way to stop the decline of the population in the

region and attract young, active citizens. I believe that

we will succeed.

Mr Mayor, thank you for the interview.

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