Citizens' participation for redesign: Franz-Jonas-Platz becomes green!

Citizens' participation for redesign: Franz-Jonas-Platz becomes green!

Franz-Jonas-Platz, 1210 Wien, Österreich - The Franz-Jonas Platz in Floridsdorf is facing a comprehensive redesign. After a ban on alcohol that has existed for six days, which was imposed by Mayor Michael Ludwig, the city invites all residents to bring in their ideas for the redesign of this central square by mid -May. According to the report of orf.at , the area is to be transformed into an inviting space through greening and a well thought -out Design that corresponds to the high climatic standards. The place in summer is currently transformed into a heat island, mostly characterized by gray concrete and asphalt.

The plan provides to clear and green the space, similar to the Praterstern, where the green areas and the number of trees were doubled by a comprehensive redesign program. "We want to bring more attractiveness and security to our public spaces," said planning councilor Ulli Sima (SPÖ). The first steps in the participation process include workshops with local entrepreneurs, schools, educational institutions and cultural initiatives to collect the ideas and wishes of the citizens, such as vienna.at reported.

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