Over 30 trees in danger: Heumarkt plans cause excitement!

Over 30 trees in danger: Heumarkt plans cause excitement!

Lothringerstraße, 1010 Wien, Österreich - currently there is a risk of exchange of 31 important trees in the heart of Vienna: The district council wants to redesign Lothringerstrasse, which would result in the felling of a 102-year-old god tree and a 95-year-old Italian maple. This is done in the context of the construction projects at Heumarkt, which has been controversial for years, where UNESCO has already warned against a possible loss of the World Heritage Status for Vienna's historical center. As reports krone.at , the district now reacts with a unanimous decision that is intended to ensure that Lorrainestrasse is not affected for the Heumarkt construction projects.

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Lorraine is the focus of the redesign, which many could annoy. District head Markus Figl in particular from the ÖVP emphasizes the need to maintain the green area on Lorrainestrasse and not to be concreted in. This decision came about in a meeting in which all parties, except one, voted for the preservation of the trees. Figl underlines the importance of the UNESCO World Heritage Status, which is decisive for the maintenance of the unique city flair and the historical characteristics of Vienna. UNESCO will make a decision on Vienna's status in February 2025, while the city administration shows little accommodation when it comes to building height.

Lorraine itself is a central connection in Munich, which has played an important role since its creation after 1870. It connects Weißenburger Platz with Orleansstrasse and is known as a quiet street in the French district. The road has changed significantly over time through gentrification and today offers a mixture of residential use and cultural facilities such as the Lorraine art factory13. According to Wikipedia runs parallel to Rosenheimer Strasse and has a length of 391 m, but is not accessible for public transport.