New Barbara Prammer Park in Margareten: Green Refuge for the microclimate!

New Barbara Prammer Park in Margareten: Green Refuge for the microclimate!

Margareten, Österreich - Vienna will have a new attraction in the future: The * Barbara Prammer Park * In the 5th district of Margareten was ceremoniously opened today. Right next to the U4 station Kettenbrückenbrückengasse, the green oasis extends over an area of ​​1,500 square meters, which were previously used as a parking lot and location for a planned high-rise. The park should not only increase the quality of life of the residents, but also ensure noticeable cooling during the hot summer months. * Krone* reports that traffic councilor Ulli Sima (SPÖ) and Neos councilor Angelika Pipal-Leixner were present at the opening. District head Michael Luxenberger (Greens) wishes that the park will be the "extended living room" of the people.

The newly designed park comprises 14 new and 8 existing trees, spacious grass beds, colorful flowers and cozy seating. Water features should also ensure a pleasant ambience. With the project "Heat out - nature in!" a concept was implemented that should not only upgrade the zone, but also to specifically improve air quality and microclimate. * Wien.gv.at* emphasizes that 10 new bicycle parking spaces were also integrated in the planning and the natural sandstone wall that is located there is a natural monument.

a concept for the future

Greening in urban areas is crucial to counter the challenges of climate change. According to * Greenkama *, the urban greening not only improves the microclimate, but also contributes to better air quality. Plants act as natural air filters that absorb pollutants and convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. In addition, they cool their surroundings and thus reduce the urban heat island effect.

The integration of plants habitats for animals and plants promotes biodiversity. The Barbara Prammer Park has the potential to become such a retreat. Luxenberger wishes from the new park that people come together, enjoy nature and also come into conversation.

a monument to Barbara Prammer

The park is not only a place of relaxation, but also bears the name of Barbara Prammer, the first president of the National Council. She lived only five minutes away from the minute and died in 2014. Your heritage and contribution to the political landscape of Austria should be recognized by this new park.

The redesign of the area took about five months and shows how urban rooms can be actively filled with life. At the opening, the sun and the anticipation of relaxed hours in a newly designed piece of nature were noticeable. It is to be hoped that the Barbara Prammer Park will be a real hit among the Viennese: inside and invites numerous people to linger.