Wiener Stadtgartl: Secure garden parcels in Floridsdorf and Donaustadt!

Wiener Stadtgartl: Secure garden parcels in Floridsdorf and Donaustadt!

In an innovative initiative, the city of Vienna is currently awarding garden parcels in the Floridsdorf and Donaustadt districts. The project called "Wiener Stadtgartl" aims to make fallow urban green spaces accessible to the population. By April 20, 2025, interested parties can apply for the temporary gardens that are available for a period of three and a half years. A lottery procedure should ensure that many users can benefit from these areas, according to kosmo.at .

The available parcels in this pilot project vary in size between 70 and 110 square meters. To apply, the interested parties must have their main residence in Vienna. However, the construction methods permitted in the parcels are limited; Additional structures are not permitted. Nevertheless, there is freedom to design your own gardens according to personal ideas, while community facilities such as sanitary facilities and cooking options are included in the rental price.

Details on the locations

in the 21st district, on Julius-Ficker Straße, 31 garden parcels are available on an area of around 6,900 square meters. The annual rent is 430 euros, which corresponds to around 36 euros per month. This area is particularly aimed at families with children who can also find a playground on site. Two plots are reserved free of charge for particularly needy families, according to the information from wien.gv.at .

The location in the 22nd district, the beaver heap path in the Lobau, offers 18 plots on around 3,100 square meters. These are available for an annual rent of 460 euros, i.e. around 38 euros per month. The target group includes senior to singles to nature interested. Here the gardens are harmoniously integrated into the surrounding nature, with naturally grown trees and shrubs.

a step towards sustainable urban development

The "Wiener Stadtgartl" is not only a project to promote the urban community, but also an important contribution to urban development. Community gardens such as this contribute to improving the microclimate and biodiversity in urban rooms. In cities, the need for natural retreats-especially in times of increasing urbanization and area sealing, such as guteideen.org occupied.

The Urban Gardening Movement, which began in Germany in the late 1980s, has found numerous imitators. Projects such as the princess gardens in Berlin and various community gardens in Hamburg promote ecological and social values and are examples of successful urban garden projects. Such initiatives not only support social integration, but also promote understanding of sustainable agriculture.

With the creation of the "Wiener Stadtgartl" Vienna takes an important step towards community education and ecological awareness. The opportunity to manage your own garden, combined with the social interaction of the tenants, offers a new perspective on the city and its green areas.