“Vienna wins an additional quality of life – Naschpark shows how climate in urban planning works”

With the completion of the Naschpark, Vienna once again shows how consistent urban development creates quality of life. The former Naschmarkt car park – almost 7,000 m² of asphalted area – was transformed into a flowering city oasis between the wingsers: 70 trees, over 50,000 colorful plants, shady places and space for lingering the Viennese invite you to discover, linger and integrate with each other.

Vienna SPÖ councilor Omar al-Rawi, committee chairman for urban development, mobility and Wiener Stadtwerke, emphasizes: “We deliver in Vienna when it comes to redesigning urban climate in terms of urban climate in terms of the motto“ Get out of the asphalt ”for people. The Naschpark shows how urban heat islands are reduced, green areas expanded and encounter zones are created. Where there was earlier asphalt and a hot hotspot, families will find and visitors*Inside cooling, greening and a place of relaxation. “

Wiener SPÖ councilor Cornelia Sucher, deputy committee chairman, adds: “The conversion of asphalted areas into living parks or climate-like places is a key to a city worth living in. The Naschpark is a profit for the 6th district, for the climate, for biodiversity and for the daily life of the Viennese. are future -oriented. “

Vienna is a pioneer in urban development and climate adjustment
Al-Rawi continues to carry out the measures: “The design of the Naschpark is part of a comprehensive urban plan: green areas are expanded strategically, trees planted, heat islands reduced. Parks like this actively contribute to climate adaptation, improve the city climate and offer all Viennese freedom to relax.”

Super emphasizes that the residents were involved in the project from the start: “Despite the challenges of the area, we were able to involve the needs and suggestions of the residents with a lot of expertise and actively live citizens. Vienna is livable city because we shape the city together – with all Viennese.”

The park festival on September 19 invites Anrainians to discover the new Naschpark and celebrate the newly created city oasis. (Conclusion) SH