Keeping of the keys for the sustainable Village in the third in Vienna

Keeping of the keys for the sustainable Village in the third in Vienna

On June 25, 2025, the key handover for the new city district "Village im Third" took place in Vienna. This significant ceremony was headed by Mayor Michael Ludwig, ARE Managing Director Gerald Beck, Wohnfonds_wien Managing Director Gregor Puscher and district manager Erich Hohenberger. The neighborhood, which extends to the Landstraßer belt, marks another step in the sustainable urban development of the Austrian capital. According to Oe24 The first keys were handed over on this day, which was given an important progress represent.

The "Village in the Third" was developed by Are Austrian Real Estate in cooperation with the city of Vienna and Wohnfonds Vienna. The concept comprises around 2,000 apartments as well as office and commercial space and also offers local supply, childcare and educational institutions. The entire area is designed in such a way that it grouped around the two hectare Bert-Brecht-Park, which not only serves as a recreation room, but also contributes to promoting a car-free and bicycle-friendly environment.

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The construction of the neighborhood began around a year ago, and a total of 750 subsidized residential units are to be built by 2027. According to Are will be implemented in three phases, whereby nine other building projects are already being followed on other construction fields this year. The master plan for the district was designed by the architecture firm Superblock ZT GmbH and Yewo Landscapes.

A central element of the project is an integrated energy concept that provides for the use of 500 geothermal probes, roof PV systems with more than one megawatts and heat pumps. This system enables up to 80 percent of the heating energy to be obtained from local sources. The concept was developed in close cooperation with Vienna Energie and Ampeers Energy. This commitment to local, renewable energies is an important aspect of sustainable urban development, as it is described by Environment.

Environmental protection and social justice are the focus of the plans for the new city district. Community institutions, such as a children's and youth playground and a kindergarten, underline the social approach of the project. In addition, the “City Regal” of ARWAG offers 122 subsidized rental apartments, microburos and other social uses, which should promote community formation.

Overall, the “Village in the third” is an exemplary example of modern urban development in Vienna. It shows how well -thought -out planning and innovative concepts a sustainable quality of life can be realized in urban regions. The challenges of urbanization, such as rising rents and pollution, meet an approach here that integrates ecological, social and economic aspects and thus offers future -proof solutions.