Start for Green Transformation of Vienna's Favoritenstraße

Under the motto "Out of the Asphalt," one of the most important streets in the 10th district is receiving a comprehensive facelift with extensive greening in two phases. Included in the climate-fit transformation are the Platz der Kulturen, Columbusplatz, Landgutgasse, and Reumannplatz. On the future cool climate boulevard, strolling and shopping will become a refreshing pleasure: 100 new trees will be planted, at least 40 high-stem shrubs will be set, green beds, and 3,000 square meters of green space spread over 1.3 kilometers will be created.

First Construction Phase from Platz der Kulturen to Landgutgasse in Vienna

The first construction phase - from Platz der Kulturen to Landgutgasse - is now being made climate-fit with around 35 new trees and 2,000 square meters of new green spaces. In this approximately 400-meter-long area, the Favoritenstraße will be lined with green spaces and rows of trees on both sides. A water table brings play fun for children and additional cooling to the pedestrian zone. The two adjacent squares - Platz der Kulturen and Columbusplatz - are integrated into the project and will also be greened and cooled. In total, in this section, alongside the 35 new trees, 25 high-stem shrubs will be planted, which will provide shade in the future, and 50 green beds will be created. This creates an urban outdoor living room with an additional 2,000 square meters of green space that meets the needs of the Viennese, including table tennis tables, hammocks, seating islands, and mist sprays.

Second Construction Phase from Landgutgasse to Vienna Reumannplatz

Starting in early 2026, the approximately 750-meter-long section extending to Reumannplatz will be remodeled. As in the first part, generous green beds will be created here, planted with a total of around 60 new trees and colorful perennials. This will create an additional 1,000 square meters of green space, which will not only provide a charming ambiance in the shopping street but also bring much-needed cooling.

Climate Boulevard with Climbing Wall

A highlight is a planned 50-meter-long freely accessible climbing wall in the underpass of the Gudrunpassage. Currently, the underpass is a little-used path and provides access to the U1 station Keplerplatz. Therefore, a new reinforced concrete wall will be constructed as a retaining wall and simultaneously a climbing wall at the former staircase area. The climbing wall will be between 2.7 and 4.5 meters high and will offer space for up to 30 climbing enthusiasts at the same time. For safety, a fall protection floor will be installed. Simultaneously, the lighting in the passage will be modernized, and the area of the former elongated staircases will be greened. The traffic-free crossing of Grudunstraße through the passage will remain possible for pedestrians.

As part of a zoning regulation, the locations for outdoor dining areas, snack stands, and similar will be predetermined, as is already customary on Kärntner Straße, for example. The outdoor dining areas will be uniformly arranged to strategically structure commercial uses in public spaces and ensure space for greenery and open recreational areas.

The first part of the overall project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025. The second phase will be implemented starting in the spring of 2026.

Impressive Record in Vienna

Projects in all 23 districts with unsealing, greening, and cooling. The 100 million euro funding pot of the Livable Climate Model City has been exhausted, creating valuable green spaces. For all of Vienna, this means a total greening of more than 74,000 sqm in street areas and squares, 3,004 new trees, 2,500 new seating areas, and more than 1,930 sqm of new water features.

More information on all projects, including an interactive map, can be found at www.wienwirdwow.at

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