Dispute over Volksgarten lighting: Who pays for the solution?

Dispute over Volksgarten lighting: Who pays for the solution?

A heated dispute over the lighting of the folk garden in Vienna has been going on for over a decade. Residents and tourist -friendly visitors must continue to be content with the provisional light installations from concrete structures and wooden rods that are anything but inviting. The problem is not only a question of the aesthetic structure, but also a technical one, because as the Burglauptmannschaft and the City of Vienna emphasize, a permanent solution is long overdue. The historical park has been accessible to the public for 202 years and is managed by the Burglauptmannschaft, but an agreement on the costs is still pending, like oe24.at reported.

Financing conflict between the city and the castle of the castle

The City of Vienna sees the Burglauptmannschaft as a duty, while it in turn indicates the city to its responsibility, since the Volksgarten is a federal area. In February 2024, a proposal for financing of 50:50 was placed on the table, but since then the castle league has been in vain for feedback. Although the technical state of provisional lighting is assessed as functionally, the political will seems to be missing for a permanent concept, which makes the situation frustrating for everyone involved.

The debate about the new lighting not only jeopardizes the appearance of the folk garden, but also raises questions about future urban planning. According to wien.orf.at , there are no financial resources for a contemporary solution, which affects the atmosphere and security of the park. The Volksgarten will still not be able to shine in its full splendor due to the suboptimal lighting, which means that both locals and tourists remain dissatisfied.