Out of the asphalt: Nordbahn district becomes the green oasis!

Out of the asphalt: Nordbahn district becomes the green oasis!

As part of a comprehensive program for urban renewal, significant measures to green and improve the microclimate are to be implemented in the Nordbahn district of Vienna. According to the information from Wien.gv.at , a total of eight streets in this 85 hectare area, which is located in the 2nd district," and "refused and solved Chilled ”. The main goal of this initiative is the conversion of gray streets into inviting green areas under the motto "out of the asphalt".

In the course of the project, around 2 kilometers of new trees and other green areas are created. An outstanding element will be the upgrading of the pedestrian zone in Ernst-Melchior-Gasse, which is equipped with new trees, green beds and a water feature. In addition, the Rudolf Bednar Park benefits from the distortion of neighboring roads, which also contributes to improving the microclimate in the area.

important initiatives and phases

The planning councilor Ulli Sima emphasizes the decisive role of these greening measures for the quality of life of the residents. District head Alexander Nikolai emphasizes that the addition of the park is a positive development through adjacent greening. The first phase of the measures started in 2026 at the school forecourt of the Gertrude Fröhlich-Sandner-Campus. This area is equipped with large crown trees, perennials, grass beds and a water feature.

The comprehensive planning provides for several phases:

• ** Second phase: ** Removement of the tree slices in Leopold-Moses-Gasse, Jakov-Lind-Straße and on the cabbage slides.
• ** Third phase: ** Large-scale berthlow on Jakov-Lind-Straße and Krakauer Straße as well as expansion of the lawns of the park.
• ** Fourth phase: ** Refraining of the Bruno-Marek-Allee with planting new trees and grass beds.
• ** Fifth phase: ** traffic calming and increasing traffic safety between Radingerstrasse and Vorgartenstrasse.

This redesign is part of a total of 320 projects under the motto "Get out of the asphalt", which have been launched since 2021 and can fall back on a funding volume of 100 million euros. So far, 3004 trees have already been planted, 2500 new seating has been set up and water features set up in 1930.

meaning of urban greenery

The measures of greening and distasions not only contribute to improving the micro climate, but also promote biodiversity in urban areas. According to greenkama.org , urban green areas have positive effects on air quality by absorbing pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and ozone and producing oxygen through photosynthesis. They act as a natural air filter, cool the surroundings through transpiration and shadow formation and alleviate the urban heat island effect.

This initiative is not only a reaction to the challenges of climate change, but also a step towards sustainable urban development. The citizens are invited to actively participate in this process and the local actors support the commitment to green. Measures for facade, roof and courtyard sealing not only improve the microclimate, such as Steedtebaufoerung.info You can also report a decisive contribution To reduce heat islands.

By combining green areas, the improvement of the quality of life and the promotion of sustainable mobility solutions, the Nordbahn district is transformed and thus sets new standards for urban development in Vienna.