Greener Simmeringer Hauptstraße: Expansion for more quality of life begins!

Greener Simmeringer Hauptstraße: Expansion for more quality of life begins!

The Simmeringer Hauptstraße, a central part of the district of the same name, faces an exciting redesign, which is scheduled to begin in spring 2026. The aim of this initiative is not only to increase the attractiveness of the district, but also to significantly improve the microclimate. This belongs to the urban campaign "Out of the asphalt", which is devoted to the greening and sealing of areas. That reports Vienna.at.

The desire for more green is important to the residents. In a survey, 84 % of the 1,167 participants stated that additional greening was important to them. This is also reflected in the desired innovations: plantations, as they were planted on Litfaßstrasse in autumn 2024, should enhance the pedestrian zones. Alike, numerous new seating and water elements on the wish list. However, only 25 % of the respondents expressed a strong interest in receiving parking spaces, which shows that the priorities are moving away from car traffic to more quality of life. This provides these results Wiener district newspaper.

Planned measures and infrastructure

The renovation extends over a 700 meter long section between Litfaßstraße and Zippererstrasse. In addition to the planting of 52 new trees, an area of ​​5,500 m² asphalt is sealed to make room for 3,500 m² of new green beds. In the future, residents should be able to stroll in a friendlier environment, since the sidewalks also make wider and the crossings for pedestrians become safer and barrier -free. The planned conversions not only make the public space aesthetic, but also more functional.

The project is in the context of global developments, in which the urban spaces are becoming increasingly important. United nations forecasts show that over 60 % of the world's population will live in cities by 2030. With this redesign, Vienna wants to not only encounter the condensation of the cities, but also make an active contribution to improving the quality of life. Because well-structured greening can also have positive effects in terms of oxygen production, CO2 binding and as a filter against fine dust, such as the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft illustrates.

Transparent planning and participation of the citizens

An information exhibition took place on October 1, 2025 in the ballroom of the district head at the Enkplatz in order to offer citizens the opportunity to exchange ideas. Further events for the presentation of the designs are already planned for July 3, 2025. The city of Vienna and the district council consistently emphasize how important the dialogue with the residents is. The project should not only stand for a "livable climate pattern city of Vienna", but also give residents the feeling of being heard and actively participating in the design of their surroundings.

How the plans will develop and what concrete changes the Simmeringer Hauptstraße make as soon as possible remains exciting!