Source: Zlín region – this is the Town Center View research campus in San Diego, which is one of the inspirations for the project in Malenovice
Date: 26/04/2024
Author: Šárka Holubcová
ZLÍN – The Zlín region is looking to use the area in Zlín-Malenovice where the new hospital was supposed to be. There are several variants at play, but all of them aim at a common goal – to make the Zlín Region more attractive. And not only for young people, but also for new investors. The governor’s office also wants to involve the public in the debate about the use of the land.
“The Zlín region is aging faster than other regions in the Czech Republic. We are also faltering in the area of technology, the ratio of specialists to managers, as well as attractiveness for young people. A recent survey showed that three out of four students do not see their future in the Zlín region and are about to leave. The Malenovice zone is one of the fundamental opportunities for us to stop this negative trend. We want to create a lively space here that will appeal to people across generations,” explained Governor Radim Holiš.
The new regional development company ZRIA is currently dealing with the possibilities of future use of the land. According to its strategic director Petr Kubíček, the Zlín Region is looking for inspiration abroad.
“Switzerland, for example, is setting the global pace of innovation today. The key is effective cooperation between universities and industry, an elite education system, a connected business environment and a commitment to scientific research. Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich’s cooperation with elite schools such as ETH Zurich attracts talent and investment. It is a difficult challenge for us, but it is a path that can move the Zlín Region to a new level,” believes Kubíček.
The goal of the Zlín region is to increase the quality of education in the region, bring new opportunities for graduates to apply, develop cooperation between the academic and private sectors, and support entrepreneurship and the investment potential of the region.
“For example, there could be an interactive educational space for students of all ages with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” Deputy Governor David Vychytil mentioned one of the possible plans. “We want to give young people as many opportunities as possible to stand out right here at home, in the region, and enable them to do world-class work from Zlín,” he added.
In addition, housing for young people, a university campus, business premises, a sports complex or cultural facilities are also considered for the future use of the zone.
The public can also express their opinion on the new use of land in Malenovice. Those interested can vote at this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hKMOe36FkFg0hR5_Bl1wo_rUCSc1AthEFjNaP3yUE58/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true
