Citizen participation started: Franz-Jonas-Platz should become a place of wellbeing!

Citizen participation started: Franz-Jonas-Platz should become a place of wellbeing!

The Franz-Jonas-Platz in Floridsdorf is the focus of a planned redesign process, which, on February 12, 2025, is starting with an online survey on the "Vienna-Mithes" platform. This is done just a few days after the entry into force of an alcohol ban, which was announced by Mayor Michael Ludwig. Until mid -May, residents and interested parties have the opportunity to bring their ideas and wishes to redesign the central square in order to create a more appealing and climate -friendly environment. Workshops with local business people, schools and cultural initiatives are planned to upgrade the place that is frequented by ten thousands of commuters daily and to design an inviting place from an earlier "heat island", according to the planning councilor Ulli Sima.

security concerns and residents' opinions

The Franz-Jonas-Platz is often viewed critically and perceived as unsafe, as meindezirk.at . Passers -by describe that older people in particular feel uncomfortable and find it uncomfortable when many young people come together. However, the police emphasized that there are no strikingly high number of violent offenses. "A large number of judicial acts, especially with regard to violent offenses, cannot be determined," said a police spokesman. This corresponds to the experiences of the respondents who feel a certain discomfort, but also note that the situation is no worse than in other parts of Vienna.

In order to meet these challenges, district leader Georg Papai (SPÖ) pursues the vision of a comprehensive renovation of the square, which not only improves the appearance, but should also contribute to the defusing of conflicts. "We believe that with urban planning measures we can counter the conflict," said Papai. The multi -stage participation process is also supported by public events and ideas to ensure broad citizen participation. This approach could shape future developments in the square and transform into a place of encounter and well -being, similar to how it has already been done on the Praterstern.