Mariahilfer Straße: New pearls and more green for top shopping flair!

Mariahilfer Straße: New pearls and more green for top shopping flair!

The Outer Mariahilfer Straße, one of the shopping streets with great potential in the 15th district, is currently being renewed. The first section of the renovation was officially opened on Friday morning. Among other things, the planning city councilor Ulli Sima (SPÖ), the Neos club chairwoman Selma Arapović and district head Dietmar Baurecht (SPÖ) were present. While some business operators complain that the number of customers is not yet satisfactory, building law is optimistic and emphasizes how important small shops are for the charm of the street.

The street is run as a one -way street out of town, which should enable a better distribution of the street space. The passerby are redesigned: Inside, wider sidewalks of up to five meters now offer green areas integrated in the design. In total, 19 new trees are planted in the first section and more than 800 square meters of additional green space are created. In addition, there will be 16 seating, five fogs for cooling and at least 50 new bike parking spaces. The trams retain their own track body so as not to affect public transport. The conversion is carried out in conjunction with the necessary renovation work on the water pipes and the connection to the district heating.

a place for diversity and relaxation

The newly opened section offers a successful mix of old and new. Building law describes this area as one of the “pearls” of the street. Here, urban life meets an inviting atmosphere with more green areas, shadows and benches that invite you to linger. The first customers are already attracting a large furniture store and the popular Garda ice store.

In the citizens' survey presented in autumn, the ideas of the residents were collected: inside for redesign. The results flowed into the first concept for the additional attracting of the outer Mariahilfer Straße. The second construction phase, which is scheduled to start in autumn 2025, will continue to drive the modernization forward. Among other things, two water features, five drinking hydrants, 14 fogs and 45 new trees are planned

a positive signal for the future

The redesign aims to make the outer Mariahilfer Straße an important bicycle axle in the main wheel network in the western Vienna. The planned measures are part of a more comprehensive plan that is also intended to increase the quality of life in the surrounding areas. The proximity to transport companies and attractive lounges are crucial points. It remains to be hoped that the empty business will soon bring life back on the street and the change will not only be recognized as a renovation, but as an departure into a new era.

Overall, it can be seen that the plans for the outer Mariahilfer Straße hit the nerve of the times and aim at sustainable, livable urban development. Building law finally emphasizes that stronger traffic releases in the Grätzl around Clementinengasse are planned in the near future in order to achieve a further improvement in the living environment. These steps can also serve as a model for other urban development projects, such as being pursued in Berlin, where the focus is on the strengthening of environmentally friendly modes of transport.

Another exciting chapter for the outer Mariahilfer Straße begins, and all looks are excited about the upcoming developments.