Vienna-Donaustadt: Greening Initiative in Seestadt Continues

Between Wangari-Maathai-Platz and Eva-Maria-Mazzucco-Platz, large trees are being planted in the Seestadt. At Maria-Trapp-Platz, 10 new XL trees will be added to the existing 30 trees, along with 1,300 square meters of green space and a 35 square meter water feature. The work has begun and is expected to be completed by the end of June.

Greening Initiative to Improve Quality of Life in Seestadt During Summer

"True to our motto 'Out of the Asphalt,' we are unsealing and greening the entire city, and we are in the midst of a major transformation process. And so, we have also re-greened several areas in the Seestadt in recent years and implemented cooling measures. I am pleased that after the large-scale re-greening in the Seeparkquartier, we are now also making Maria-Trapp-Platz a climate-friendly meeting point in the Seestadt!" said City Planning Councillor Ulli Sima.

"The large-scale expansion of green space in the Seestadt ensures that the modern urban development area offers the highest quality of life even on hot summer days!" emphasized District Chairman Ernst Nevrivy. The re-greening is jointly financed by the city, the district, and Wien 3420 aspern Development AG. "We are very pleased that it has been possible to preserve the function of Maria-Trapp-Platz despite extensive additional greening. In the future, it will continue to offer ample space for a variety of events - from the popular Seestadt fair to sports events," said Robert Grüneis, board member of Wien 3420.

Already 44 New XL Trees Planted for Greening Initiative in Seestadt

Since 2022, a total of 44 XL trees have been planted in the Seestadt, and over 2,500 square meters of unsealed areas have been greened. In 2022, Wangari-Maathai-Platz and Simone-de-Beauvoir-Platz were designed with 25 trees, followed by Eva-Maria-Mazzucco-Platz with 12 trees in 2023, and Maria Tusch Straße with 7 more in 2024. These measures cooled and greened the surroundings. In parallel, a weekly market was started at Eva-Maria-Mazzucco-Platz, which was well received by residents. After a planned amendment to the market regulations, this market will permanently take place every Friday, offering high-quality products and culinary specialties.

Greening Initiative and Water Feature for Cooling at Maria-Trapp-Platz in Summer

At Maria-Trapp-Platz, the greening continues. The area in front of the BRG Seestadt is being transformed from a heat island into a green oasis. Ten new XL trees will be planted to complement the existing 30 trees. Individual tree pits will be connected and greened to create large tree groups. Additionally, two perennial beds will be created. In total, about 1,300 square meters of new green spaces will be created. "The newly created green spaces will be equipped with automatic irrigation. This will allow the planted trees, bushes, and grasses to grow and thrive optimally, providing cooling and shade on hot summer days in the future," said Josef Taucher, SPÖ-Donaustadt chairman, about the enhancement measures. "This is how urban design works with heart, mind, and hand: We break up gray concrete surfaces and create new spaces for encounters, exchange, and togetherness." A 35 square meter water feature with 3 new mist showers will provide cooling. A spray bar will be added, and the existing play fountain will remain. Shady spots will be provided by new XL tree canopies and two pergolas made of wood and steel. Six additional benches will expand the seating options. Areas for markets or events are still planned and integrated into the plans for the climate-friendly Maria-Trapp-Platz.

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