Handover in the village in the third: a new home for many!

Handover in the village in the third: a new home for many!

VILLAGE IM DRITTEN, 1030 Wien, Österreich - on June 25, 2025 was a big day for Vienna, because the first keys for apartments in the newly founded city district Village in third were handed over. Mayor Michael Ludwig, ARE Managing Director Gerald Beck, Wohnfonds_wien Managing Director Gregor Puscher and district head Erich Hohenberger were on site and were happy to hand over their new living space to the first residents. The overall project, which is realized in the 3rd district, is characterized by its climate -friendly and socially sustainable orientation.

The village in the third includes a total of 2,000 apartments, office and commercial space as well as local supply facilities and educational institutions, including kindergartens. All of these elements are grouped around the generous Bert Brecht-Park, which forms the central green area of ​​the quarter with two hectares. The first two residential projects, "Stadregal" and "Peak Homes", which have already been completed, offer a total of 189 residential units.

diversity and sustainability in focus

The architectural diversity of 17 construction projects ensure that there is space for different needs and life situations. Around 750 subsidized residential units are to be built by 2027, including in the form of funded rents, smart apartments and innovative community building. Particular attention is paid to the creation of affordable living space - a significant advantage in a city in which the living space becomes increasingly expensive.

In addition, the quarters are supplemented by a sustainable energy system, which consists of 500 geothermal probes, roof PV systems and heat pumps. Up to 80 percent of the heating energy can be obtained from local sources, which not only benefits the environment, but also lowers operating costs. These approaches to energy generation are part of a larger initiative to promote an environmentally friendly lifestyle that is becoming more important in modern urban development.

urban challenges and solutions

Sustainable urban development is in the area of ​​tension between ecological, social and economic challenges. As reports , the urban population has grown worldwide since the beginning of the 21st century. United Nations forecasts expect up to 70 percent of people in cities by 2050. This entails a variety of requirements. In addition to the creation of living space, the quality of living conditions must also be ensured, which requires further investments in infrastructure and full supply.

Wiener projects such as Village in the third are central elements in the implementation of these visions. Approaches such as the focus on social sustainability and the inclusion of community institutions ensure that the needs of disadvantaged groups are also taken into account. It is important here that the collaboration between different disciplines such as architecture, urban planning and social work succeeds in improving the quality of life for everyone.

Overall, the Village not only offers a new home for the first residents in the third, but also takes an important step towards a future -oriented, sustainable urban development in the heart of Vienna.