New city quarters at the northwest station: start demolition work now

New city quarters at the northwest station: start demolition work now

The area of the former northwest station in Brigittenau will be converted into a new city district in the coming years to offer space for around 16,000 people. The work begins with a massive demolition that has already been announced. The location, which has long been perceived as a barrier for the city, is now being transformed into a future-oriented living and living environment.

The northwest station, which opened for passenger transport over 150 years ago, has had an eventful history. Railway operations have been discontinued since the 1920s and the area then served as an indoor ski hall. Later it was converted to the center for freight transport in Vienna. After a long standstill and considerations for redesign, an active change is now being carried out.

New life for a commercial location

The ÖBB, which have so far managed the site, create space for one of the largest inner -city urban development projects with this development. The demolition of about 45 warehouses and various other buildings will be carried out over the next four years. Around 160,000 square meters of the sealed areas are sealed, which is an important step towards more sustainable urban development.

The transport logistics are simplified because the need for freight stations has shrunk. The previous demolition material is to be transported largely via rails in order to keep the ecological footprint of the construction site as low as possible.

awards in the inner city area

The planning stipulates that the required infrastructure for the new city district is still being built during the demolition work. One of the first measures is the future tram line 12, which will cross the site in 2025. The planned park, the “green center”, also has meaning, which is said to be over ten hectares. The new residential and educational institutions are arranged for this park.

The anticipation for the new construction projects is particularly emphasized by Transport Minister Leonore Gewessler, which emphasizes the importance of such urban developments. It is stated that the reuse of fallow land contributes decisively to combat soil consumption in Vienna. Planning City Councilor Ulli Sima also praises the initiative because it promotes the urban development process on sealed areas.

Although new buildings are being built, the history of the location is preserved by the preservation of two brick buildings, which are supposed to commemorate the past of the northwest station. This shows the balancing act between modern living space and historical heritage, which those responsible successfully strive for. For the Brigittenau and the City of Vienna, this is a first step into a promising future.

These significant changes at the Northwest Railway station are an outstanding example of the planning and implementation of urban development projects in Vienna and underline the efficiency of modern urban planning. For more information please visit www.5min.at .