Urfahrmarkt area: A breath of fresh air for Danube bank design!

Urfahrmarkt area: A breath of fresh air for Danube bank design!

The Urfahrmarkt site in Linz is about to undergo a significant redesign! Last Thursday the new plans from the architecture collective G.U.T. were presented in the city senate. presented, which are aimed at modernizing and multifunctional use of the area. Vice Mayor Dietmar Prammer (SPÖ) emphasized the importance of the transformation, especially with regard to groundwater and flood protection, which is proving to be a major challenge. As a first measure, the bank edge will be redesigned to give the area an attractive quality of stay, as today.at reported.

Implementation will begin next year. The new plans include, among other things, seating steps with lying areas and a viewing platform overlooking the Danube, which represent the first step in the comprehensive redesign of the entire fairground area. In addition, the city is planning new recreation areas for local recreation and leisure activities as well as targeted greening that will help make the area more attractive. This was also confirmed by nachrichten.at, which highlighted the importance of the project for the city.

Future-oriented measures

The financing of three million euros has already been approved by the local council. Despite the challenges posed by hydrogeological requirements, there is agreement among those responsible that now is the right time for progress. Urban development measures to improve the waterfront zone should therefore maintain the area as a venue for the Urfahranermarkt and other events and at the same time establish it as a lively meeting place for relaxation and community.

The plans come at the right time for Linz, which, according to Andreas Henter from the architecture collective G.U.T. After eight years of preliminary planning, we can finally take the first step towards future quality of life. The political consensus that the area should not only cover the market, but also lead to street food stalls and other activities, is supported by all sides. Nevertheless, the city is still required to specify the schedule for unsealing and greening the fairgrounds as quickly as possible in order to meet the wishes of the people of Linz.