Green initiative: Protect trees and make Vienna9 more livable

Green initiative: Protect trees and make Vienna9 more livable

The Vienna Greens have presented a new study that represents an important step towards improving the environment in the neighborhood around Arne Karlsson Park. This initiative comes in view of the planned construction work for the new U5 station, which is expected to begin in 2027. The aim of the study is to minimize the loss of trees in the area and make the park even greener.

The situation around Arne Karlsson Park is characterized by high car traffic and noise. With the upcoming construction work, the Greens fear that numerous trees will have to fall to make space for the subway station. To prevent this, the study was launched, which not only focuses on preserving trees, but also shows ways in which the construction site can be used to further green the area.

Traffic changes and environmental protection

The construction work will not only affect the station, but also the surrounding streets. Spitalgasse is expected to be closed for several years, resulting in changes to traffic flow. In the corresponding section, Währinger Straße becomes a one-way street that leads out of town. In order to better redirect traffic, the Greens have proposed the concept of a “superblock model” that would significantly reduce vehicle traffic in the residential area around the WUK. This could help improve the quality of life in the neighborhood during construction.

The district leader of Alsergrund, Saya Ahmad (SPÖ), sees the subway project positively and emphasizes that it can contribute to climate protection in the long term. "The subway construction at Arne-Karlsson-Park is a huge climate protection project. It goes without saying for me that we will use the resulting opportunities and synergies for the benefit of the 9th district and in the process green it up and promote walking and cycling," she said in an interview with W24.

A central concern of the Vienna city government is to become climate neutral by 2040. The planned renovation of Arne Karlsson Park could serve as a showcase project for the entire city. The Greens and the SPÖ work closely together to promote the vision of a greener and more livable Vienna.

With these measures, those responsible hope not only to overcome the immediate challenges of subway construction, but also to have a long-term positive influence on the cityscape and the climate. More details on this topic can be found in the current report www.w24.at to read.