Out of the Asphalt: New Interactive Vienna Map Shows All Projects at a Glance

As part of "Raus aus dem Asphalt," sealed surfaces and heat islands in Vienna were opened, greened, and cooled, and many projects for bike paths were realized. All these new, appealing places and street sections can now be explored on an interactive map. On wienwirdwow.at, users can go on a discovery tour through the climate-friendly city.

320 "Raus aus dem Asphalt" Projects Implemented Across Vienna

"On the new interactive Vienna map, we see the entire range of 'Raus aus dem Asphalt' projects at a glance. The people of Vienna can see how the city is positively changing, and at the same time, they might be inspired to discover the newly designed places not only online but also in person. It's essentially an interactive discovery tour through all 23 districts and also showcases our impressive record as part of the livable climate model city. We are working tirelessly to make our city climate-fit for the future together with the population," said Vienna's City Planning Councillor Ulli Sima.

In this legislative period, over 320 projects for unsealing, greening, and cooling have been implemented in all 23 districts. The "Livable Climate Model City" funding pot of 100 million euros was fully utilized at the beginning of the year. These projects led to investments totaling 142 million euros. Specifically, 243,000 square meters of parks and green spaces were created or redesigned, equivalent to 34 football fields. Additionally, over 74,000 square meters of street space were greened, 3,004 new trees were planted, 2,500 new seating areas were created, and more than 1,930 square meters of new water features were installed.

Raus aus dem Asphalt: Greening Synergies with the Expansion of Bike Paths and Public Transport

In the city of 2 million, the cycling infrastructure is continuously being expanded and pedestrian areas are being created. The Praterstraße, part of a 7 km long cycling highway, has been greened with 50 new trees and 18 tall shrubs. Additionally, adjacent areas like Nestroyplatz and Rosl-Berndt-Platz have been unsealed. Public transport is also being expanded with green aspects in mind, such as with the new Line 12 and in the Nordbahnviertel, where a modern cycle path is being developed and over 100 trees are being planted.

Numerous redesigns have taken place in the districts of Vienna. In Donaustadt, a two-way cycle path was constructed on Wagramer Straße, complemented by 100 new trees. A 250 m long street park with 55 trees will follow from summer 2025. Favoritenstraße will be redesigned in two sections, with the first section adding 35 trees and 200 square meters of green space. Simmering presented Enkplatz as a new center with 38 trees and over 210 square meters of green area. The redesigned Praterstern now features 101 trees and a larger green space. A 500 square meter water feature cools the station forecourt.

With One Click to All "Out of the Asphalt" Projects in Vienna

Information about these and other projects is now available online at wienwirdwow.at. From there, users can dive into the world of "Out of the Asphalt," subscribe to the newsletter, and explore the interactive map. Then the climate-friendly fun begins: Interested parties have the opportunity to go on a discovery journey, explore new places, and view the greening projects in their immediate neighborhood. They also learn how many trees have been planted, green spaces and mist steles have been erected, and how many new square meters of grass beds have been added after the redesign. The map is also available as a printed fold-out map and can be ordered online. All details at wienwirdwow.at.

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