Concrete against green: Paul Pizzera and Greenpeace fight for Austria's future!

Concrete against green: Paul Pizzera and Greenpeace fight for Austria's future!

In a joint project, Greenpeace and the Austrian musicians Paul Pizzera as well as the cabaret artist trio "We State Artists" are looking for the so-called "Austria's 9 concrete treasures". This initiative aims to put unattractive and gray concrete surfaces in Austria in the light. Nominations for the most worthless concrete landscapes can still be submitted by July 15, 2025, with over 250 suggestions have already been received, mainly from Vienna, Upper Austria and Lower Austria reported Greenpeace.

The audience has the opportunity to coordinate the submitted nominations, and the final nine "concrete treasures" will be announced on September 9th at a press conference. Melanie Ebner from Greenpeace emphasizes the importance of making these topics public and conveying the needs of the population to the political responsible. Paul Pizzera mentioned in this context that 16 soccer fields are sealed every day in Austria, which is a serious problem for the environment.

The problem of area sealing

The current concrete election is not only a competition for the identification of unsightly places, but also a call to sensitization compared to the area sealing. Over 20,000 participants: Inside, have already taken part in the campaign. At the end of July, the nine winners will be awarded in the Vienna Museum Quarter and honored with the "golden concrete mixer" added Greenpeace. This development is alarming because over 400 concrete sins from all over Austria have been submitted, with important agricultural areas being lost.

The reduction of sealed areas is not only a question of aesthetics, but also of ecological and social stability in urban spaces. Urban green areas play a crucial role in the quality of life and the ecological balance. They not only improve air quality, but also offer habitats for diverse plant and animal species. In addition, new green projects can contribute to reducing Urban Heat Island effect and help to combat climate change emphasize experts.

The citizens are asked to actively participate in the creation and care of these areas. Successful examples from other cities show how important sustainable and creative urban planning is. It is all the more important that the population is actively involved in the process of designing their surroundings in order to find a balance between urban growth and nature preservation.

activities such as the search for the "9 concrete treasures" not only require awareness, but also the support of local initiatives to sustainably improve the quality of life in cities. The combination of ecological considerations and social aspects in urban design is crucial for a harmonious future.