Freedom for the Khleslplatz: Citizens defend themselves against blueprints!

Freedom for the Khleslplatz: Citizens defend themselves against blueprints!

Khleslplatz, Wien, Österreich - The FPÖ-Meidling raises according to a current report by OTS Massive accusations against the SPÖ and their plans Deduction of the historic Khleslplatz. Party leader and EU MP Petra Steger as well as the state party secretary and Meidlinger constituency candidate Lukas Brucker warn of a potential destruction of the townscape and the historical character of the square. "The SPÖ apparently pursues the interests of close developers who want to build high-storey residential buildings", the two FPÖ politicians are concerned and announce that they defend themselves against the project.

Especially the size of the planned buildings causes unrest among the residents that have formed in a citizens' initiative. In response to the plans, they call for an immediate stop of the rededication because they are afraid of maintaining the historical ensemble. In addition, the Khleslplatz was already declared a monument in 1973 what additional protection was to offer, such as MeinDreis . The entire area was shown in the past as a protective zone to preserve the characteristic cityscape of Vienna.

political reactions and future developments

District Councilor Franz Schodl commented concerns about possible changes to the space dedication, which could allow an increase in the permissible height to up to 17 meters. "The preservation of the unique historical ensemble is crucial," said Schodl. In conversation with the district boss Wilfried Zankl from the SPÖ, he emphasizes that there is currently no final plan that formals the space dedication. However, the term "protection zone" allows certain adjustments as long as the cityscape is not significantly impaired.