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New seniors' quarter in Vienna: quality of life for older people!
Construction of a senior day center and residential project in Vienna, Muthgasse 109B, will begin on November 22nd, 2025 until 2027.
New seniors' quarter in Vienna: quality of life for older people!
Today brings fresh hope for Vienna's older citizens. The groundbreaking ceremony for a pioneering residential project took place at Muthgasse 109B, in the 19th district. The developers GEWOG and “at home” are relying on a combination of subsidized rental apartments and owner-occupied properties with their new district. 119 residential units and an integrated senior day center are planned by 2027, which will be operated by the Vienna Social Fund (FSW). Ad hoc news reports that the new day center will offer seniors a variety of therapeutic and nursing services as well as activity programs.
A central point of the project is to enable older people to live in their usual neighborhood. City Councilor for Social Affairs Peter Hacker emphasizes the importance of quality of life for seniors. This initiative is part of a broader plan that aims to strengthen the decentralized care structure in Vienna in order to better cope with demographic change and the increasing need for care. Seniors can return to their barrier-free apartments in the evening, which supports their sense of independence and counteracts social isolation.
As in the study Livving As explained above, many seniors live in apartments that are not age-appropriate. High stairs and narrow bathrooms are often the norm. At the same time, baby boomers are hesitant when it comes to changing their living situation. A clever offer of age-appropriate apartments could help to change this situation and open up living space to younger people.
The concept of age-appropriate living, which not only affects one's own four walls but also includes the design of the entire neighborhood, is becoming increasingly important. Sunken sidewalks and traffic-calmed areas are just a few of the elements that can create a welcoming environment.
The need for affordable and age-appropriate housing is growing. According to a report by the BBSR Housing companies need to rethink their strategies to meet the specific needs of older people. However, there is often a lack of appropriate measures, especially in urban areas with high volumes of inquiries.
The spacious project in Muthgasse is therefore an important step in a future-oriented direction. Combining housing and social infrastructure represents a promising solution, not least to avoid isolation in old age and promote an active lifestyle.
This initiative will not only expand intergenerational living space by 2027, but will also send a strong signal: the needs of older people are taken seriously and their desire for a self-determined life in familiar surroundings is actively supported.