The "Urban HUB" project of the SBA group in Vilnius is full of tenants - thanks to more than 2750 sq. m. space rental is agreed with "A2" Vilnius padel academy. in Vilnius district it will be the first indoor and largest, 8 modern padel arena, suitable for organizing international competitions. It is planned that the doors of the padel academy will open already in July of this year.
The first and most modern arena in the Vilnius region
"We notice a trend that for the increasingly popular padel tennis in big cities, it becomes a challenge to find spaces that meet the highest requirements of the game. We developed the "Urban HUB" project in Vilnius in such a way that the spaces here could be easily adapted for various activities. 22 sq. m. more than 000 percent of the project is currently agreed upon. premises for rent, construction works are almost finished, we are planning an opening in July, during which most of the tenants will also open their doors. We estimate that by July "Urban HUB" in Vilnius will be over 40% leased. spaces", says Lina Zamalytė-Krikščiūnienė, manager of real estate rental projects at "Urban HUB".
The new padel arena will occupy the area of almost 7 basketball courts, so not only padel infrastructure is being built here, but also a complex wellness complex. A cafe-bar, a recreation area for spectators and players, a sporting goods store, saunas, functional areas for warming up, massage and physiotherapist offices will also be located in the Vilnius padel arena. 8 modern playing cards will meet the highest requirements of the International Padel Federation, so high-level competitions are also planned.
"Together with the Urban HUB team, we believe we can create an exceptional infrastructure for active leisure enthusiasts in Vilnius and Vilnius district residents. The premises here make it possible to create a complex club with more pitches and spaces for relaxation and wellness. We aim to make our padel arena a pleasant environment not only for sports, but also for leisure - the residents of this Vilnius region are very active, so we want to become part of their community by organizing events and charitable initiatives. We estimate that the padel arena will be visited by 10-15 thousand people per month. players", says Aidas Stražnickas, founder of Vilnius Padel Club, A2.
Modernizing padel infrastructure
Five years ago, when the padel game was just gaining momentum, padel arenas in Lithuania were located in spaces that were free at that time - with lower ceilings, without additional health services, in inefficient buildings. As alternatives appeared on the market, managers of padel arenas began to choose modern spaces where a wider infrastructure of active leisure can be offered.
According to A. Stražnicki, the potential location of the arena is also important for the lease transaction with "Urban HUB", within a radius of 5 km, over 169 residents live and work here, so it is important that such infrastructure is easily accessible by car or public transport, and for residents of the Vilnius district - and on foot. The infrastructure of the project is also important - from optimizing the maintenance costs of the premises to comfortable cars parking lots.
"Urban HUB" in Vilnius district, nearby Ukmergė st. construction work is almost finished. It is planned to complete the installation of decorative yellow and green facade elements in May, and to complete the small architectural details, landscaping, landscape and paths in June. 22 sq. m. over 000 businesses are planned to be located in the spaces, including a shopping center, leisure spaces, a pharmacy, various specialty stores and service providers, stock-office customers that combine office, retail and storage spaces. The "Urban HUB" developed by the SBA group in Vilnius is financed by the Estonian bank "BigBank", the company of businessman Tautvydas Barščias and his son "TABA Invest" invested 30 million in both towns. EUR is invested by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
