Redesign of the postal sports field: focus on sport and living space!

Redesign of the postal sports field: focus on sport and living space!

Österreichische Post AG's plans to redesign the postal sports area are gaining momentum again. On October 27th, 2025 we will witness a significant turning point, as the future use of the area after 2027 will now be specified. The construction freeze on the “Postsport Quarter+” that was originally imposed in 2022 has now been lifted, which is seen by those responsible as a positive development for the region. How meinkreis.at reported, the main focus is on re-tendering the lease, a change that is of great importance for both the postal sports club and local residents.

The aim of the design of the site is to “secure sport and create affordable living space”. District leader Peter Jagsch (SPÖ) emphasizes how important the sports areas are for the wide range of sports activities in the region. These areas are of great importance not only for popular and club sports, but also for school sports and commercial sports. Jagsch is optimistic and emphasizes the importance of dialogue with everyone involved in order to find the best solutions for the community.

Perspectives for the future

The co-founder of the “Save the Post SV” initiative, Eva Bauer, is positive about the latest plans, but also raises concerns about open questions about the tender. She hopes for trusting discussions with the post office and the city to secure the future of the postal sports club and its members. The postal sports club currently does not want to comment on the plans, which is leading to a certain amount of uncertainty in the community.

It is important to note that the already mentioned issue of the availability of sports facilities in urban areas faces a challenge for society as a whole. How sport-zone.net explains, public space is becoming increasingly scarce and the need for sports and exercise opportunities close to home is growing. Classic sports facilities must be used flexibly to suit all population groups. Green areas and parks are increasingly serving as spaces for exercise, which makes it necessary to integrate sport and exercise into urban space.

A call for collaboration

The modernization and redesign of the postal sports area is a clear step towards the future. It is therefore to be hoped that the cooperation between the post office, the city and the sports clubs will produce fruitful results. In an age of increasing population numbers and shrinking sports areas, the support of the community is essential to ensure that sport finds an appropriate platform in urban regions. The path to implementing these plans will certainly be marked by challenges and opportunities, but the dialogue initiated by district leader Jagsch is an important step in the right direction.

Even if the new plans appear promising, it remains to be seen how concretely these plans can be implemented in practice and to what extent citizens' concerns will be addressedinside and athletesbe taken into account internally. Only through collective efforts and open communication can the vision of affordable housing and a vibrant sports culture for everyone become a reality.