Vienna relies on green: 23 new climate projects start in Alsergrund & Co.

Vienna relies on green: 23 new climate projects start in Alsergrund & Co.

Climate protection is a top priority in Vienna: The Vienna climate team recently presented 23 new projects that are to be implemented in the next two years in the districts of Alsergrund, Meidling and Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. These initiatives could sustainably improve the lives of Viennese people and at the same time make an important contribution to climate protection. Loud oe24 A large number of innovative suggestions were selected from 84 designs. Since autumn, over 1,600 ideas have been submitted by the public and have been grouped into thematic groups. This shows how important it is for the Viennese to help shape their environment.

Not only creativity but also feasibility played a crucial role in the selection process. Together with idea generators and experts from the city, the most promising approaches were concretized in project workshops. These were then presented to the district jury for a decision. The final selection took place in a consensus process over three weekends in May and June. The citizens not only discussed the ideas, but also showed a good hand when it came to project development.

The selection of projects

A total of seven projects were selected in the Alsergrund district, including:

• Ein Projekt zur Erhöhung erneuerbarer Energie.
• Die Begrünung von Straßen zur Verbesserung des Mikroklimas.
• Eine Energie-Gemeinschaft zur Stromweitergabe an Bewohner:innen.
• Neue Radrouten für sichere Radwege.

In the Meidling district, residents can look forward to eight other projects, such as:

• Einrichtung einer kostenlosen Fahrrad-Selbsthilfe-Werkstätte.
• Ein permanenter Biodiversitäts-Korridor vom Kabelwerk bis zur Sagedergasse.

Last but not least, there are eight exciting projects on the agenda in the Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus district, including:

• Die Umgestaltung der Friesgasse zu einer klimafitten „Begegnungszone“.
• Die Neugestaltung des Maria vom Siege-Platz zu einem Naherholungs- und Pausenraum.

Looking into the future

Next year there will be even more opportunities to get involved: the Josefstadt and Penzing districts will become part of the Vienna climate team in 2025/26. From mid-September 2025, all people, clubs or groups living in Vienna can submit ideas. This shows that the city values ​​the voice of citizens and actively includes them in shaping urban life.

Efforts to achieve climate-oriented urban development are also in line with scientific findings on greenhouse gas reduction. The Federal Environment Agency highlights the importance of sustainable construction methods and urban mobility, which can make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gases. By supporting projects like those of the Vienna Climate Team, an important step is taken towards a livable, climate-friendly city.

In summary, it can be said that with these projects Vienna is on the right track to not only protect the climate, but also strengthen community life. Further proof that many minds are often better than one - and that's exactly what makes Vienna so unique.