Out of the Asphalt: 30 New Trees for Linke Wienzeile

Between Magdalenenstraße and Esterházygasse, 16 new columnar hornbeams will be planted on the Linke Wienzeile. Greening measures will also continue between Nevillebrücke and Reinprechtsdorferbrücke. The Wien River wall will receive additional climbing plants such as wild vine for cooling. On the Wien River side, 14 new columnar bladder trees and diverse green beds with lavender, catnip, and red tulips are planned to improve the microclimate. New trees bring fresh greenery to the Wien River in the 6th district and act as a cooling agent for the dense neighborhood.

Linke Wienzeile one of over 300 Out of the Asphalt projects in Vienna

"Along the Linke Wienzeile, this is now another section that we are greening and cooling. The Wienzeile is one of now over 320 projects citywide that we are making more attractive and climate-fit. This is a transformation process throughout the city that we started years ago with the livable climate model city and which is now becoming visible in all corners of Vienna. These are very central measures to secure the future and quality of life of the city for the next generation," said Planning City Councillor Ulli Sima. "The first greening along the Linke Wienzeile has developed excellently. With 30 new trees, we are consistently continuing the path. For the residents of Mariahilf, this means not only more shade and cooling in the summer but also a livable neighborhood with significantly better quality of stay," emphasized District Chairman Markus Rumelhart on the importance of the greening measures.

Green islands for better microclimate and higher quality of life

Columnar bladder trees and columnar hornbeams are ideal for urban greening due to their slender form. Between the shrubs, Russian sage and giant allium are planted to bring diversity to the environment. These green areas improve the microclimate and increase the quality of life. Due to limited space, large green areas are often not possible, but greening is important in dense areas. Therefore, large planting troughs are being set up along the Linke Wienzeile. The area already benefits from shade-giving trees, and new parks like the Barbara-Prammer-Park and the Naschpark offer additional recreational spaces. This shows how space utilization can contribute to greening and climate adaptation. The work to redesign between Magdalenenstraße and Esterházygasse started on April 1 with the renovation of the roadway and the setting up of the planting troughs. The tree planting will take place in about two weeks. This way, residents can already experience the new green environment this summer. The second section of the greening measures between Nevillebrücke and Reinprechtsdorferbrücke will begin in the summer of 2025.

Largest greening offensive in Vienna's history

Under the title "Livable Climate Model City," the largest greening initiative of all time is taking place in the city. Since the program began in 2021, more than 320 projects in all 23 districts have been carried out for unsealing, greening, and cooling. The originally provided 100 million euros in funding have been fully utilized. The increase in new green spaces is significant: 243,000 sqm of total area in parks and green spaces have been newly created or redesigned, equivalent to 34 football fields. More than 74,000 square meters in street areas and squares have been greened. In total, 3,004 new trees have been planted and 2,500 new seating areas have been established. Additionally, more than 1,930 square meters of new water features have been created. All information and an interactive map of the Out of the Asphalt projects can be found here.

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