The early public review is currently underway for the amendments and additions to the Spatial Plan for the Special Purpose Area of the Belgrade Waterfront project. This review aims to inform the public about the next phase of the project’s development—expanding into parts of the Savski Venac, Stari Grad, Novi Beograd, and Čukarica municipalities.
The planned expansion of Belgrade Waterfront will bring 11 new preschools with a capacity to accommodate 1,650 children aged 1 to 6 years, as well as three brand-new primary schools for 1,920 students. The total land area designated for educational facilities exceeds 5 hectares.
Belgrade Waterfront will also introduce new public green spaces for the city’s residents and visitors, while existing green areas within its territory will be renovated and given a fresh look. In addition to the previously announced restoration of Sveti Nikola Park near the Bristol Hotel, parts of the Republika Srpska Park, the park near the Gazela Bridge, and Topčider Park will also be revitalized. The complete reconstruction of Terazije Terrace and Luka Ćelović Park will create a natural “green” connection with Sveti Nikola Park and the Sava Riverbank.
A brand-new, large park will be built at the site of the future tunnel near the Faculty of Economics, along with three more parks and two squares. The future Linear Park will connect New Belgrade with Topčider Park, extending over the Old Railway Bridge, which will be transformed into a pedestrian bridge filled with greenery. The park will continue behind the current Belgrade Fair and along the Topčider River, which will be not only cleaned but also equipped with a promenade and a bike path. This will establish a continuous park area stretching all the way to Miloš’s Residence. In other words, the area currently occupied by the Belgrade Fair will be transformed into over 5.5 hectares of new parkland.
The amendments to the Spatial Plan also include the expansion of the existing Sava Promenada. After a complete reconstruction of the area from the Gazela Bridge to Ada Ciganlija, Belgrade’s favorite riverside walkway will extend to 2.4 kilometers, offering citizens additional space for cycling and enjoying nature. The entire promenade will be enhanced with greenery along its length.
With the planned expansion, Belgrade Waterfront will double the percentage of public green spaces, which will cover more than 40 hectares.
In addition to these developments, the most modern neighborhood in Serbia will also see the construction of a primary healthcare facility, while various sports facilities will occupy nearly 2.5 hectares of the area.