Following the approval of the local zoning in September, Nowy Wełnowiec is entering the implementation phase.
The 30ha revitalised site formerly occupied by the Silesia Metallurgical Plant in Katowice will become home to a mixed-use district with predominantly residential functions.
The land will include approximately 300,000sq m of above-ground usable floor area. The largest proportion of space will be occupied by flats. New Wełnowiec will also feature other functions: food, retail, entertainment, services, educational and cultural concepts. 10ha will be dedicated to greenery and recreational areas, including a 4ha central park, squares and small parks, flower meadows, lawns, forest areas and ponds. An underground car park and charging stations for electric vehicles will be available for drivers. The new district will be cycle-friendly.
The Katowice development is the latest collaboration between Capital Park Group and JEMS Architekci. Their previous projects included the mixed-use Royal Wilanów – the heart of the district in the southern part of the capital city.
The commencement of formal and administrative work required the approval of a local zoning plan for the project area, which was adopted by the Katowice City Council at the end of September 2024. On this basis, Capital Park Group is starting to develop the construction design for the first stage of the project: the central area which will cover 7ha. It will include flats, service outlets, restaurants, retail and entertainment, squares and a section of the central park. The construction work is expected to start in early 2026. A public consultation is planned to identify the needs of the local community. In the first quarter of 2025, work will begin on the restoration of the historic compressor house, which will be completed in early 2026.
