Demolition at Elterleinplatz: Wilhelminian era gives way to a new subway station
Demolition at Elterleinplatz: Wilhelminian era gives way to a new subway station
In Hernals, a drastic change for the cityscape will be imminent. The Wilhelminian style house at Elterleinplatz 8, which has been a formative feature of the center since it was built in 1894, is said to give way to a new subway station. This decision causes a sensation, especially because the building is in a protection zone.
The planned construction of the U5 now leads to the demolition of one of the few remaining, historical buildings in this area. According to the Viennese lines, it was carefully checked how the station on Elderleinplatz can be optimally implemented. The need to maintain the existing facade of the house was considered technically not implementable, which further underlines the urgency of this measure.
thorough planning
Various options were examined in the planning for the U5 to implement the new station at this central point. "We have considered many alternatives," said Deborah Giehrl, a spokeswoman for the Vienna lines. The main problem is the limited place in the densely built -up urban area, which makes planning extremely complicated. The demolition of the historical building was ultimately considered the best solution to create the desired access and the necessary infrastructure for the subway.The Hernalser can prepare for seeing the start of construction work towards the end of 2026. While the preparatory work should begin beforehand, the final completion of the station for 2027 is on the agenda. This means a significant change in Elterleinplatz and the identity of the neighborhood.
building regulations and protection zone
Another controversial topic about this demolition is the fact that the building is in a protection zone. This would normally support the preservation of buildings in the region, but in this case the railway regulation applies. This federal regulation has priority over the Viennese building code, which means that buildings worthy of protection can also be demolished for infrastructure projects.
The Viennese lines emphasize that the new subway stations will offer significant advantages. According to their information, more than two million passengers and numerous residents will benefit from this new transport concern every day. While the loss of a cultural heritage is regretted, the creation of modern traffic routes is regarded as a decisive progress for the urban area.
The challenge of creating modern traffic structures in a historical environment can also be seen in other places, such as near the General Hospital (AKH), which also plays a role in the planning. A bypass is required there to be able to comply with the structural requirements.
It remains to be seen how the Hernalser and the city will generally react to this transformation, while the Viennese lines are still preparing for the upcoming expansion of the subway.
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