FPÖ warns: Naschmarkt conversion threatens flea market and stander!

FPÖ warns: Naschmarkt conversion threatens flea market and stander!

This day, a controversial project in Vienna causes excitement: the redesign of the Naschmarks, which aims to make the capital Klimafit. Among other things, new shrubs, modern seating and attractive water features are planned. But the Viennese FPÖ is not enthusiastic about these changes and speaks of an "attack on the flea market", the area of ​​which is to be reduced by a third. According to today.at the FPÖ is convinced that these measures will be significantly disadvantaged by the standers and visitors to the Naschmarks.

Toni Mahdalik, market spokesman for the FPÖ, sees nothing but "worthless" climate focus in the redesigns and above all criticizes the associated cuts into the flea market area. He fears that the reduced parking spaces will lead to many retailers can no longer bring their goods. Theses, which are vehemently supported by Leo Lugner, the FPÖ district party chairman by Mariahilf. This warns that the loss of parking spaces not only deter the standers, but also endanger the diversity and liveliness of the market. "Nobody could want that," says Lugner and demands an immediate end of the conversion plans.

gentrification or climate protection?

The debate about the gentrification of the Naschmarkt throws a large shady light on the topic. In an analysis that is discussed by Deutschlandfunk Kultur it becomes clear that the conversion of urban rooms into green oases happens under the guise of climate protection, but seriously questions about the displacement of socially weaker population groups. The threat of gentrification, i.e. social change towards a tendency to be wealthier, is described as not to be underestimated.

expert Thomas Preuß illuminates that living conditions for all city dwellers have to be improved, which is associated with the challenge to combine environmental protection and social justice at the same time. Vienna is one of the cities that can dampen rental prices through a successful social housing policy, there is a risk that the rents here also increase as it has already been observed in other cities.

A look into the future

The Naschmarkt, a lively meeting point for buyers and sellers, is faced with an uncertain future. The decisions that are now made could not only change the appearance of the area, but also their soul.