Leopoldstadt dispute over a new manureplace: residents are demanding rethink!

Leopoldstadt dispute over a new manureplace: residents are demanding rethink!

In the Leopoldstadt it is rumored: The discussion about the establishment of a new "Grätzlmistplatz" in Innstrasse has heated the people's minds. The strongly frequented manureplatz on Dresdner Straße has been closed for five years, which made the residents look for solutions. A planned new location should now serve both as a disposal point and for sustainable offers such as repair and upcycling workshops and exchange exchanges. But not everyone agrees to this proposal. MeinDärzirk reports on the continued controversy.

residents and committed citizens have started a petition that is directed against the location in Innstrasse. "A manure area is necessary, but it should fit the surrounding area," explains Hannes Unger, who heads the initiative. Among other things, the lack of public information about the project and the associated environmental pollution such as smells and noise is criticized. The residents fear that the new system could affect their quality of life.

petition and public opinion

The petition, which is aimed at the Vienna municipal council and the state parliament, has already won some supporters. These require a solution -based solution for the districts. Since the closure of the old manure site on Dresdner Straße, according to Openpetition , a return to this established location has been desired. In a survey 2022, 83 % of the participants voted for the reopening of the old square, and only 16.7 % in favor of the new construction variant in Innstrasse.

The situation is also tightened by protests against the planned residential building on adjacent areas. Local residents and the “Life -worthy Nordbahnhof” citizens' initiative have made it clear that they fear a high noise pollution and negative effects on the recreation areas that could be endangered by a manureplace in this central location.

urban development and sustainable solutions

The city, however, has formulated a concept from the coalition of SPÖ and NEOS with its proposal for creating a new manureplace in Innstrasse. This could be in accordance with the goals of sustainable urban development, as described by the Environmental Bundesamt . The planning should also take into account environmental and noise protection and minimize emissions.

District head Christine Dubravac-Widholm supports the proposal and emphasizes the urgency of creating a suitable disposal point. "The planning has started," confirms the office of the district head Leopoldstadt, although concrete details are still standing. The traffic concept, which is intended to access pedestrians and cargo bikes, is considered part of the environmentally friendly strategy.

The future of the planned manureplace in Innstrasse remains exciting. While some see it as a necessary relief in the environment, others fear the negative consequences of such a location right on the doorstep. The debate about disposal cities and their optimal placement will continue - because there is something in Leopoldstadt.