Vienna wants wild nature - citizens support urban wilderness!

Vienna wants wild nature - citizens support urban wilderness!

The Viennese population shows an increasing enthusiasm for the transformation of urban green areas towards wild nature. According to a recent study by the Boku University , the majority of Viennese is positively discontinued with such developments. City forests and wildflower meadows in particular are very popular.

The investigation showed that 46 % of the surveyed projects supported 50 % of an existing green area or unused areas into urban wilderness. Only 10 % to 24 % reject these projects, while the rest remains neutral. "Wild natural area offers ecological and health benefits," emphasizes the study, which also includes an increase in biodiversity and an improvement in the microclimate.

approval according to age groups

The study that in 2025 under the title "Giving Space Back to Nature in Cities?" The StartClim21/22 program and the anniversary fund of the City of Vienna was financed in the specialist magazine "People and Nature". It emphasizes that users of urban wilderness are more open to new projects, which is a positive signal for future initiatives.

ecological commitment and quality of life

In order to ensure successful implementation of Urban Rewilding, according to the researchers, it is important to take the concerns of certain groups seriously and to ensure accessibility and experience of the areas. The overarching goal is a strategy that brings people and nature together, strengthens biodiversity and increases the quality of life in urban rooms.

This is evident in the broad consent of the Viennese, which are increasingly longing for a harmonious coexistence with nature. After all, the results of this study are a clear indication of growing awareness and the positive attitude towards ecological engagement in the city. You can find more information about the study and its results on and ORF Vienna .