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CAMP (Centre for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning) is a public cultural and educational space in Prague dedicated to architecture, urbanism, and public engagement in the city's spatial development. Operated by the Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR Prague), CAMP serves as a bridge between professional urban planning practice and the broader public, making complex spatial planning processes accessible and engaging for Prague's residents.
Located in a distinctive building near the Vltava riverfront, CAMP hosts a year-round programme of exhibitions, lectures, workshops, guided tours, and public debates exploring how Prague is changing and how citizens can participate in shaping its future. The centre's exhibitions range from large-scale presentations of Prague's metropolitan plan and major infrastructure projects to explorations of housing, public space, heritage conservation, and sustainable mobility.
CAMP's educational programme is particularly notable, offering architecture and urbanism workshops for children and young people, professional development events for architects and planners, and citizen engagement activities that help residents understand and contribute to planning processes. The centre also maintains a specialised library and bookshop focused on architecture, urbanism, and related disciplines.
The centre plays an important role in Prague's smart city ecosystem by hosting discussions on digital urbanism, data-driven planning, and innovative approaches to urban challenges. CAMP regularly collaborates with international architecture and planning organisations, bringing global perspectives to Prague while showcasing Czech urban innovation to international audiences. As a publicly funded institution, CAMP represents Prague's commitment to transparent, participatory urban governance and its recognition that informed citizens are essential partners in creating liveable, sustainable cities.