The environmental organization “Alliance For Nature” is calling for an EIA obligation for a large-scale construction project at the Napoleon Forest in the 13th district of Vienna. One of the reasons for this is the risk of impairment of the local air path and the resulting risk of overheating in the area. The concerns of Environmental organization confirmed the complaint against the air flows The building permit notice has already been issued. The procedure is being conducted before the Vienna Administrative Court.
Alliance For Nature is supported by the citizens’ initiative “Preservation of the St. Hubertus garden settlement in 1130 Vienna”, which represents the interests of the population in the affected area. On November 2nd, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., an information event for affected and interested citizens will also take place in the Napoleon Forest.
A warming of 0.6 degrees C is particularly problematic in densely populated urban areas because the so-called heat island effect occurs there and the air quality is poorer anyway. Overheating also leads to higher energy consumption and has ecological disadvantages.
According to ECJ case law, even small projects can be subject to an EIA, especially in urban areas. Construction projects that increase the risk of heat islands forming must be examined for their environmental compatibility. This is not possible in a building permit procedure, so an EIA procedure must be carried out.
Press interview
Press discussion as part of the information event for affected and interested citizens.
Datum: November 2nd, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – November 2nd, 2024, 3:00 p.m
Art: Press conference
Ort: Napoleon forest (children’s playground area)
Felixgasse at house numbers 37 – 41
1130 Wien
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